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HCS Open Enrollment Set for Next Week

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Open enrollment for all Hardin County Schools is set for next week. On July 22nd and July 23rd, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., each school in the district will be holding an open enrollment for those that are new in school, moving to another school within the district, or planning to attend a new school after a move to a new home, etc.. 

Families will not need to attend open enrollment if the student is making the natural transition to middle schools or high schools or if the student is transitioning from kindergarten at North Park Elementary to first grade at either Meadow View Elementary school, Radcliff Elementary schools, Vine Grove Elementary school, or Woodland elementary school.

If any family can not attend, they are asking to call their child’s school to set up a time to come by the school and enroll students. 

For more information visit Hardin.k12.ky.us

Feeding America Fundraiser

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Feeding America Kentucky’s Heartland is set to host a week-long fundraiser for children on the BackPack program next week. The backpack program is designed to help food insecure children receive easy to prepare food items each Friday that school is in session. 

Each participating county in the fundraiser will organize an online donation site that directly supports their specific program. Feeding America Kentucky’s Heartland as a whole will host a Greatest Needs fundraiser that will go to the county that needs the greatest funding. 

Jack Henry and Associates, Kroger, and Zero Waste Foundation have also stated that they will donate to the cause.

The fundraiser starts Monday and goes until Friday next week. To find out where to donate visit FeedingAmericaKY.org

Clarity Solutions Celebrating 20 Years

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Clarity Solutions is coming up on 20 years of serving Elizabethtown. 

Clarity Solutions has grown significantly since it first opened its doors in 2001. They now have three locations, and a maternity home set to open this year. Their centers offer lab quality pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, and nurse consultation.

A celebration will be held on July 25th from 2-4 p.m. at their 116 East Memorial Drive location. They will be giving tours at all Clarity Solutions, including the in-progress maternity home.

Former Bullitt County Master Commissioner Guilty of Embezzlement

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Former Master Commissioner of Bullitt County John Schmidt has been found guilty of embezzlement. 

Schmidt was removed as Master Commissioner by the Bullitt Circuit Court back in 2019. Charges were originally filed back in 2020, but the hearing was not scheduled until this year. Schmidt was charged with misappropriation of $81,000 in funds from a judicial sale. Evidence shows that Schmidt altered the endorsement stamp on the checks and directed the funds to be deposited to an account that was not affiliated with the Bullitt County Master Commissioner’s Office.

Schmidt is hereby publicly reprimanded by the Judicial Conduct Commission of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

One Dead in Fatal Crash on U.S. 60.

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The Kentucky State Police responded to a fatal two car collision on Monday in Hardinsburg. 48 year Daniella Zuelly of Tell City Indiana was entering the intersection of US 60 and Old Highway 60, when she crossed the path of a commercial vehicle traveling southbound. The commercial vehicle was operated by 62 year old Philip Wertz of Zephyrhills Florida. Zulley was transported to the University of Louisville where she later died from her injuries. The investigation is still ongoing.

Eligible Veterans can Receive Vouchers for Fresh Fruits, Vegetables, and Herbs.

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The Kentucky Department of Agriculture is beginning their Senior Veterans Farmers Market Nutrition program today. The program helps veterans to receive vouchers for their local farmers market. 

There are certain qualifications that must be met to be eligible for this program. These qualifications can be found on the Kentucky Department of Agriculture website, KYAGR.com

These vouchers allow veterans to receive fresh fruits and vegetables and herbs. Vouchers are good until September. 

To register for these vouchers, simply stop by the Kentucky Department of Agriculture table that will be set up  at the farmers market in Elizabethtown. They will be set up Wednesday from 9 to 12, and Saturday from 7 to 12.

James T. Alton Welcomes Lewis as Interim Principal

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James T. Alton will head into the new school year under new interim principal Jennifer Lewis. Previous principal Kevin Estes resigned late last month to become the new chief academic officer for Ballard County Schools.

Lewis brings prior experience with the Hardin County schools including more than 11 years as the principal at Lincoln Trail Elementary. She also taught at Bluegrass Middle School, and was the principal at G.C. Burkhead. 

Mrs. Lewis will serve in the interim role until Hardin County Schools Superintendent Teresa Morgan can meet with the school’s Site-based Decision Making Council.

Abraham Lincoln Birthplace in Need of Volunteers

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The Abraham Lincoln birthplace is looking for volunteers to run different positions around the park. This would include meeting and greeting visitors, working in the visitor center, roving the park trails, doing historical research projects, and more.

For more information visit their Facebook page at Lincoln birthplace National Parks Services.

Hardin County Fair Recap

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The Hardin County Fair was a success, with over 20,000 people who showed up to support the local festivities. Fair Board President Marty Fulkerson says highlights of the fair included Elvie Shane live in concert, the demolition derby, and monster truck rides. Fulkerson added the most special part was the naming of the livestock building after Larry Jaggers. “It was a total surprise, we had not shared that with anyone.” He is extremely happy with the outcome of this year’s event and is appreciative of everyone who came out.