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.
Hardin County Schools is offering an application assistance event this Wednesday at the College View Campus. From 8 am to 5 pm representatives from Hardin County Schools will help people with submitting an application.
Community Relations Specialist John Wright says that “…completing a job application can sometimes be intimidating for some people when using a computer. This event will provide assistance to those who would like to work in a rewarding, student-centered environment.”
Attendees should bring photo identification, the names and contact information for three professional references and a list of prior work experience.
On Thursday, Attorney General Daniel Cameron announced the appointment of fourteen Kentuckians including Hardin County resident Marcy Duplessis. The Council will help to advocate on matters related to the criminal justice systems’ response to crime victims. They will assist the General’s Office in advancing a victim-centered approach to criminal justice through training, publications, awareness initiatives, and policy reform.
The Council will meet quarterly and members serve terms of up to two years.
The American Legion Post 113 on Ring Road is hosting a yard sale tomorrow. Anyone is welcome.
The event will offer an all-you-can-eat buffet from 8-11, as well as a craft fair. Costs for the buffet are $7 for adults, $3 for kids, and free for kids under 3. Cost to set up for the yard sale and craft fair is $10 and includes two parking spaces. Setting up will begin at 7 a.m. The festivities kick off at 8 a.m. and will last until 2 p.m. All proceeds will go back into the community.
The Hardin County Fair wraps up this weekend. Tonight will kick off with the 4-H Talent Show starting at 7 P.M. followed by the Honky Tonk Wranglers in concert at 7:30. The night will conclude with a Bullwhip Rodeo at 8 P.M.
Saturday kicks off with an antique tractor pull, a 4-H rabbit show, and an academy horse show. These events will begin at 10 A.M. Baby contests will be held from 12 to 1 P.M. The final events of the Hardin County Fair will include Gracie Yates in concert, as well as the final tractor and truck pull.
Admission is twelve dollars.
The Patton Museum is hosting a free event tomorrow. Starting at 10 A.M., the museum will feature recently opened and refurbished World War II wooden barracks as well as other unique exhibits. There will be kids events including face painting and bounce houses. Free food will be provided by Mission Barbeque. The event will last until 2 P.M.
There are only three days left to attend the Hardin County Fair. Tonight will kick off with the Youth Dairy Cattle show, followed by the Little Miss and Mister Pageant and will wrap up with the Battle of the Bluegrass Tractor and Truck Pull. Admission is twelve dollars, but The Wolf is offering a dollar off admission. These coupons can be found at www.wolf943.com or stop by to pick one up.
There Are Only Three Days Left To Attend The Hardin County Fair.