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.
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
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.
8/5/21 Brandenburg, KY – Brandenburg Police received a call about 5:00 this morning from the Coast Guard stating that a body was spotted in the Ohio River by a barge.
The Hardin County Schools Board of Education officially announced that East Hardin Middle School will begin the school year in-person. All classes are moved back into the former East Hardin Middle in Glendale, Ky.
Students will move into the new building when it is deemed safe and possible.
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.
A trial date has been set for two local men charged for actions in connection with the attack on the U.S. Capitol back in January.
Kurt Peterson of Hodgenville and Michael Sparks of Elizabethtown were allegedly at the capitol riot that took place on January 6th. According to the District of Columbia’s Attorney’s office, both were confirmed to be there through various tips, pictures, as well as Facebook posts by both men stating that they were there.
Sparks was arrested on January 19th, whereas Peterson was arrested on June 16th. They are both being charged with various counts of destruction of government property, and entering and obstructing restricted areas.
Their court date is set for September 8th. Both have pleaded not guilty to all charges.
U.S. Congressman Brett Guthrie will host a Suicide Prevention for Veterans training today in Elizabethtown. As the military becomes more aware of veterans mental health, local healthcare workers will need to be more prepared to help veterans dealing with trauma.
“What we’ve done before and what we’re having is members of the (Louisville) VA Medical Center, who have expertise in this area, getting together with healthcare officials in the area to teach, but it is really marketed towards people who are social workers and do intervention. The signs and things to look for too, “ says Guthrie.
The training will take place today at 2 p.m. at the American Legion Post 113. Everyone is welcome to attend the event.
Hardin County Schools officially stated today that masks will not be required in the classroom for the upcoming school year. Hardin County Schools Communication Specialist John Wright says that while masks are not required, they are highly recommended for anyone entering the building.
Masks will still be required on buses, as social distancing is not possible.
The Hardin County School Board has voted unanimously that East Hardin Middle School will start the year online. The decision came shortly after hearing that the building failed to receive a fire alarm certification.
East Hardin will continue virtual learning until the building is certified to receive students. According to Superintendent Terri Morgan, the decision to begin virtually was the best of the worst options.
