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ECTC to Add New Program.

A new program is set to start this fall at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College. The Production Technician Program is for those interested in starting high-demand careers in manufacturing. Students will study blueprint reading, control charts, safety and lean operations, among other topics. 

Class meetings for this program will take place on Fridays starting August 20th. For more information, visit their website at Elizabethtown.KCTCS.edu

A Vehicle License Plate Attached with an Eye Bolt Led to Several Arrests in Nelson County

Nelson county sheriff Ramon Pineiroa says that Deputy Aubrey was conducting another investigation, when he noticed a Honda Civic with Ohio license plates being held on with eye bolts. 

The car was identified to be stolen out of Ohio during a traffic stop, a subsequent investigation revealed that half an ounce of meth was in the hotel that they were staying at.  

The vehicle was occupied by Matthew Jones and Summer Lowery of Ohio. Both are being lodged in the Nelson County jail on multiple charges. The investigation is still ongoing.

Bodies Found In Ohio River Identified.

Two bodies found in the Ohio River last week have been identified. 

40 year old female Billie Gardener of Rhodelia Kentucky and 46 year old male Kevin Wardrip of Battletown Kentucky were found by two barge workers last week.

The investigation was originally started by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources due to reports of a boat adrift last Tuesday.   

Further information is pending on the results of the autopsy.

Grayson County Man Calls Emergency Services, Refuses Treatment, Leads to Felony Charges. 

On Sunday morning the Grayson county Sheriff’s office responded to a call put out by the Grayson County Emergency Medical Service about a man refusing to cooperate. 

61 year old Dennis Embry of Falls of Rough reportedly called 911 claiming he had breathing problems and chest pain. 

When EMS arrived he was allegedly being uncooperative and was armed, to assist with the call the Sheriff’s Office came out to help.    

Grayson County Sheriff Norman Chaffins says that when his deputy arrived, he noticed the individual was under the influence of drugs. 

The decision was made to put him under arrest for harassing communications. This led to a search where Methamphetamines and Marijuana was discovered on his person. 

Further investigations revealed that he was in possession of a stolen handgun from Campbellsburg.   

He is currently residing in the Grayson County Detention Center. The investigation is still ongoing.

Bacon Creek Construction to Begin in Next Few Weeks

In the coming weeks be aware of varying configurations between US 62 and Western Kentucky Parkway as work is to begin at the Ring Road and Bacon Creek intersection.

Public Information Officer for Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 4 Chris Jessie says that this change was made to reduce the amount of decisions a driver has to make when entering that intersection, overall making it safer. 

Intersection closures will be announced at a later date as the construction schedule dictates. 

Mask Required for Elizabethtown Community and Technical College

Masks will be required to enter Elizabethtown Community and Technical College starting today. 

Announced yesterday by the Kentucky Community and Technical College system, they will require masks inside of their buildings. 

This is the only requirement so far to help aid in the fight against the new delta variant that has emerged. 

All in person classes are expected to happen as planned starting August 16th. 

For more information visit Elizabethtown.KCTCS.Com

Vaccine Requirement for Baptist Health Hardin Employees

Covid vaccine required for employees working at Baptist Health Hardin. 

Confirmed publicly by Baptist Health Hardin yesterday, all employees will need to be vaccinated by October 31st. 

Chief Executive Officer of Baptist Health Hardin, Dennis Johnson, says this move was made based on the fact that 83 percent of their patients are currently unvaccianted. 

Employees will need to have their first dose by mid September.

Opal’s Dream Foundation Receives Generous Donation

A Radcliff liquor store and a non-profit organization have teamed up to raise money in support of a local military veteran community. 

North Hardin Wine and Spirits and Give 270 donated a check to the Opal’s Dream Foundation, a charity that aims to improve the quality of life for senior citizens in care facilities. 

Together, they were able to raise over $6,000 for the foundation. 

The Opal’s Dream Foundation has donated more than $13,000 to the Radcliff Veterans Center. 

Give 270 has donated $200,000 in the past 5 years.