The Hodgenville Police department is making an effort to make sure that their lakes stay clean. Over the weekend they investigated and found the person responsible for littering trash around McDougal lake and fined them $500. They hope to continue making strides so citizens can continue enjoying the local resources by keeping the parks and lakes clean.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
A Leitchfield man was shot with a pellet rifle on Sunday due to an altercation that had transpired. 38-year-old Nathan Denham was shot in the arm outside a residence on Maple Street in Leitchfield after an argument had occurred. Denham was transported to Baptist Hardin Health to be treated for his injuries. Joshua Rhodes and Michael Abell have been arrested as suspects in the case. Both face charades of 2nd degree assault. The investigation is still ongoing.
The Battle of the Badges continues in Elizabethtown this Friday. The American Red Cross is hosting a blood drive at the Pritchard Community Center this Friday. The event will be held from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Please call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit RedCrossBlood.org to schedule an appointment.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is advising people to postpone vehicle registrations, transfers, and vehicle titling for a week.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet switched to a new system and has encountered unexpected problems. The original system had been in place for 40 years and was due for an update according to the cabinet.
There have been intermittent issues with the new program which has made vehicle transactions unavailable.
They have said that if it is urgent to contact your local clerk’s office to ensure it is open for non-vehicular business and be prepared for delays. Citizens can also renew vehicle registration online at Drive.Ky.Gov
Hardin County residents will have an opportunity to get rid of hazardous waste safely and locally.
Metalsa in Elizabethtown will be holding a hazardous waste and prescription drug disposal on August 7th. Here residents will be able to dispose of common items such as smoke detectors, household cleaners, pesticides, bleaches, and more.
The event will be held from 8 to 2 at 750 North Black Branch Road. For more information on this event, visit the City of Elizabethtown’s Facebook page.