WULF News

In the days following the announcement that West Point Independent Schools would be discussing entering into negotiations with Hardin County Schools for the purpose of a merger, interim superintendent Sally Sugg discussed some of the difficulties she sees members of the district facing as talks proceed. Sugg predicts that adults in the community will have the most trouble with a transition, considering how much history people in the community have with the school, as some families go back multiple generations of attending West Point. However, Sugg is confident that the students are resilient and strong enough to make the transition without much difficulty. The next board meeting for the district will be held on January 28^th, and the public is invited to attend.

A Radcliff man was arrested earlier this week after his part in a verbal altercation. According to arrest citations, Isaac Patterson of Radcliff was involved in a verbal argument over his continued drug use when he became outraged. Patterson told the victim, his mother, that he was going to take a knife and stab her to death while she was asleep. When police arrived, they found Patterson rolling a blunt with marijuana in plain view on the table. Patterson was charged with terroristic threatening, as well as possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. He is lodged in the Hardin County Detention Center.

The artistic community of Elizabethtown will be on display tonight at the Hardin County Schools Performing Arts Center as The Novel Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: The Sign of Four, opens at the theater. The show will run tonight, where house opens at 6:30 PM, and through this weekend with a matinee on Sunday, then next week from Thursday to Sunday with the same hours. Tickets and prices can be found online at thepac.net.

The Elizabethtown Police Department responded to a report of a man dragging and assaulting a woman carrying a young child on the street in the 700 block of Hawkins Drive Tuesday night. Upon arrival, Police found Bradley Williams, 31, who was heavily intoxicated, as well as a victim with visibly swollen eyes, red marks around her neck, and bruising and swelling on her hands. The victim said she and her son tried to get away from Williams with her young son, but that he had dragged her back into the residence, punching and kicking her on the way. Once he had the two back in the home, he locked the door to prevent them from leaving. Upon medical examination, the victim was revealed to possibly have a broken orbital bone, while the child suffered scrapes on his knees from the altercation. Williams faces charges of strangulation, disorderly conduct, alcohol intoxication in a public place, resisting arrest, wanton endangerment, assault, unlawful imprisonment, and child abuse.

The Elizabethtown City Council and the Elizabethtown Planning Commission met for a joint meeting last night, discussing the comprehensive plan for Elizabethtown for the next twenty years. The representatives from both organizations were given a presentation by Taylor Siefker Williams Design Group, who specialize in community planning, and their principal, Amy Williams. Williams outlined four different themes for the advancement of the city: sustainable growth, healthy lifestyles, strong legacy, and active commerce, which were discussed in greater detail. Also discussed were possibilities for advancement to Towne Mall as well as the south side of town. The next steps for the comprehensive plan include another public input survey and drafting of plan documents, as well as another joint meeting in late March before the adoption process in April or May.

Heavy storms rolled into the Hardin County area over the weekend, and with it came power outages. Nolin RECC dealt with the calls regarding outages throughout Saturday. At two points during the day, outages peaked at approximately 900 members around the Nolin Area, though crews were quick to respond and were able to restore power to most within two hours. The Nolin service area missed the more significant damage that occurred in Western and Southern parts of the Commonwealth.

The City of Elizabethtown has a new leader for one its departments. Rita Davis was promoted to Director of Stormwater Management at a City Council meeting earlier this week. Davis is also the first woman to head a department for the city in almost 40 years, a feat which she does not take lightly. Davis says she wants to be a role model for young women who wish to go into a career in mathematics, engineering, or science. Davis also says the department already has several projects lined up, including renovating aging flood control dams. Davis replaces outgoing director Robert Bush.

The Eric and Joe Show, in collaboration with Give270, donated the proceeds from their variety show to an area non-profit, and this year the recipient was Helping Hand of Hope. The organization received over $8,000 in $2 bills from the Eric and Joe show. The proceeds will be going towards the Helping Hand of Hope Beds for Children Program.

The launch party for the new issue of Elizabethtown Lifestyle Magazine will be taking place tomorrow. The event will take place at Flywheel Brewery from 4 to 7 PM. The event will feature giveaways, prizes, and a free copy of the new magazine. The event will be featured in the next issue of Elizabethtown Lifestyle.

Vine Grove United Methodist Church will be holding an event for less fortunate residents on Sunday from 1-3:30 PM. The church will be giving away coats, socks, and hats. There are no qualifications for these items. For more information, visit the Spread the Warmth event page on Facebook.

After 31W was shut down for several hours in Radcliff yesterday, an arrest has been made in regards to the vehicle that caused the incident. According to the Radcliff Police Department, three vehicles, including an oversized load, were traveling on South Wilson Road around 12:20 Tuesday afternoon. The truck that was carrying the oversized load damaged three utility poles, causing downed power lines as well as power outages for many residents. Upon exiting the truck, the operator removed the debris from the vehicle and left the scene. Today, Radcliff Police arrested Jirard James Abbott from Minnesota for the crime.

The Larue County Sheriff’s Office received a call yesterday afternoon regarding someone trying to break into a home located on Highway 210. On the way to the location, a short pursuit took place between deputies and the vehicle that fled the scene. The car, which turned out to be stolen, pulled into a driveway in the area of South Greensburg Street and two males fled on foot in opposite directions. The two men were identified as Christian Jeffries and Trent Carey, both of Jefferson County. The Nelson County Sheriff’s Office used a K-9 unit in an attempt to find the men, leading to them being apprehended last night. On a post on their Facebook page, the Larue County Sheriff’s Office thanked Hodgenville Police, Kentucky Fish and Wildlife, and Kentucky State Police for their assistance in the search and capture.

A Hardin County woman was arrested over the weekend after threatening a police officer. Elizabethtown Police were called to an area restaurant Saturday night in reference to an intoxicated female. Meris Dudzic was found at the scene, heavily intoxicated. She was taken to Hardin Memorial Health for medical clearance, where she threatened and swore at officers and staff, eventually spitting on an officer. Dudzic was charged with assault and terroristic threatening, as well as other charges. She was lodged in the Hardin County Detention Center.

A press conference and ribbon cutting took place yesterday morning for the new Kentucky State Police Post 4 location on New Glendale Road. Old and new post commander, captains, and troopers attended the event in the auditorium of the new facility. Several officials with the Post spoke at the event. No taxpayer money was used to move the Post, with all the funds coming from the Post Treasury.

New Warm Blessings Soup Kitchen Director Dawn Cash says that getting to know her community a little better is the next step in her new position. Cash also says she feels like she has big shoes to fill after Linda Funk’s departure, but she is confident in her ability to continue the great work that Warm Blessings does.  

New Kentucky Attorney General and Hardin County native Daniel Cameron is calling for the FBI to investigate the pardons issued by former Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin before leaving office. According to various media sources, Cameron sent a letter requesting the investigation, saying, “While Kentucky’s Constitution gives the Governor the power to pardon a person convicted of a crime, I believe the pardon power should be used sparingly and only after great deliberation with due concern for public safety.”

The Elizabethtown Police Department is seeking information regarding an unidentified suspect. The woman, who is pictured in a photo on the Elizabethtown Police Department’s Facebook page, is wearing blue scrubs and has an ID tag turned away from the camera. Any information should be directed to the Elizabethtown Police Department.

The Elizabethtown Police Department responded to a possible domestic incident shortly before 1 AM on Thursday at the 1800 block of North Miles Street. When officers arrived, they found Everette Chancellor, 37, bleeding from the head and arms. The victim on the scene stated that Chancellor had kicked in the door to his apartment, saying he was looking for a cell phone. Then, he and the victim began to fight. While the two were fighting outside, the rear window of an SUV was broken, leaving Chancellor with cuts on his head and arms. He was taken to Hardin Memorial Hospital once EMS arrived. While in the hospital receiving treatment, Chancellor threatened to kill the victim when he got out, and stated that he was going to shoot the victim with a handgun. Chancellor was charged with burglary, assault, and terroristic threatening, among other charges. He is lodged in the Hardin County Detention Center.

After nearly a year of meeting with district administrators, staff, parents, students, and community members, a strategic plan for Hardin County Schools was presented to the Hardin County Board of Education at their board meeting held on December 19^th. The plan outlines four commitments that will help the district meet their goals. The plan was presented to the Board of Education at their December 19^th meeting.

The Central Kentucky Community Foundation is seeking to help college bound high school students with over 160 scholarships becoming available. There are more than $400,000 in scholarships available. Applications are now being accepted, and can be submitted to ckcf4people.org. The deadline to apply is midnight on March 1^st.