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December 31, 2019

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Shadrach Peeler, an Elizabethtown man who shot two people to death and injured two others earlier this year, has been deemed fit to stand trial. Peeler’s trial is scheduled for August 10th, 2020.

Charles Webb, CEO of the Lincoln Trial Behavioral Health System has announced his retirement effective today. Webb has led the team for 19 years, and has 45 years of experience in the behavioral health field as an administrator and CEO. During his tenure, Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health System successfully completed two Certificate of Need expansions, increasing bed capacity from 77 to 140 beds. According to an official release from Lincoln Trail, Webb says that he plans to, “Increase time spent with… family and to indulge in reading and gardening.”

Fort Knox will be offering a fun way to get in shape on post with their 10,000 Steps Program. The program will allow citizens to explore the 16 miles of trails on Fort Knox. Cost is $5 per person per session. The program will meet every Tuesday in January, starting Tuesday, January 14th from 5:30-7:30 PM. More information can be found at knox.armymwr.com.

December 30, 2019

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The budgets for the Hardin County Clerk’s Office and the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office were presented and approved at a meeting of the Hardin County Fiscal Court held on Friday. The budget for the County Clerk will come out to $2,237,812.61. The budget for the Sheriff’s Office comes out to $4,627,939.

Fort Knox will be hosting a New Years Eve bowling tournament on post Tuesday night. It will be taking place at the Houston Bowling Center from 9:30 PM to 12:30 AM. The cost is $25 for adults and $20 for youth. The event will consist of a three game series with total series score determining prize winners. More information can be found at knox.armymwr.com.

The City of Elizabethtown Government has announced that City Council meetings will be returning to the Council Chambers. The space is located at 200 West Dixie Avenue, on the second floor of Elizabethtown City Hall. The first meeting back in the Chambers will be on January 6th at 4:30 PM. City Council meetings had been held at the Elizabethtown Police Department while renovations were done at city hall.

Eighteenth District Representative Samara Heavrin will be holding a fundraising event for re-election next week. The event will be on Monday, January 6th at Centre on Main in Leitchfield from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Heavrin took over the Representative seat left vacant by Tim Moore by defeating Democrat Becky Miller in the November 5th election.

December 27, 2019

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The Hardin Memorial Health Hospitalist program, which ensures that a physician is available to a patient twenty-four-seven, experienced record growth this year with the addition of five new physicians. The new medical group hospitalists include Brandon Coons, M.D., Daniel Fioret, M.D., Nick Klimchak M.D., Denis Suler D.O., and Eric Oberst. M.D. This brings the total number of hospitalists at Hardin Memorial Health to twenty-one. When a patient is admitted to Hardin Memorial, the hospitalist takes responsibility for the patients care during the stay, working with specialists from various departments to ensure the best quality care possible.

Fort Knox will be hosting two New Year’s Eve parties on post. The first will be held at the Saber and Quill. The event will kick off at 8 PM on Tuesday, and will feature music, dancing, trivia, a bourbon education and tasting. Additionally, there will be a New Year’s breakfast buffet and a champagne toast starting at midnight. Admission is $35, and though the event is open to the public, attendees must be 21 or older. The second, more family oriented party will take place at the Samuel Adams Brewhouse starting at 9 PM Tuesday, and going until 12:30 AM Wednesday. The event will include music, games, a bounce house, karaoke, and a good luck dinner buffet. The cost is $15 for adults, $10 for children ages 5 to 12, and free for children under 5. The event is open to the general public. Information on these and other events can be found at knox.armymwr.com.

December 26, 2019

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The Elizabethtown Fire Department responded to a home fire early Christmas morning at 3 Chevalier Court in Elizabethtown. First responders were told that a candle started the fire on the mantle, and the residents of the home tried to extinguish the fire before vacating. The Elizabethtown Police Department quickly extinguished the fire, and ventilated the smoke from the home. No one was harmed in the incident, and the Elizabethtown Fire Department credits that to a working smoke detector. Even the Christmas tree and gifts were spared from damage.

The Women’s Empowerment Conference will be taking place at the Hardin County Extension office next week. The all day conference on January 4th will feature women-owned vendors, and talks about mental health, financials, and other ways to uplift women. There will also be several speakers in attendance at the conference, which will serve to create a space to build up women of all ethnicities, ages, etc.

December 24, 2019

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The longtime pastor of Severns Valley Baptist Church, Dr. Bill Langley, has resigned from his position. Langley will be says the next step for him is a possible position helping pastors and churches west of the Mississippi River. He also notes that he is honored to have had the chance to meet and interact with so many people in the community. The Southern Baptist Convention will soon begin searching for a new pastor to serve at Severns Valley.

After some misinformation and misunderstanding, the Meade County Board of Education issued a release last Friday regarding the impending arrival of a Nucor Steel plate mill in the county, and how it would affect the school district going forward. In the release, the Board of Education notes that the mill will create high-paying jobs for students and families, and revenues of the school district are not expected to be negatively impacted by the project. Additionally, the school district will receive a three percent tax on the mill’s electric usage monthly, with an estimated monthly check between $40,000 and $90,000. The Board of Education wrapped up by noting that there will be growing pains, but the community pulling together will undoubtedly improve quality of life. The full document can be found on the Meade County Schools Facebook page.

Elizabethtown- Fort Knox has ranked as the number three Best Place to Work in Manufacturing from New York based personal finance technology company SmartAsset. The company reports that manufacturing jobs increased by over 27% from 2014 to 2017, which makes Elizabethtown the 9th-highest increase of the over 300 metro areas surveyed. Elizabethtown- Fort Knox was the only location in Kentucky to rank in the top ten.

The American Red Cross is asking for donations to ensure patients don’t have to worry about availability of blood this winter. There is a need for all blood types, but especially for type-O. There will be blood drives at Pritchard Community Center on December 30th, Bluegrass Cellular on December 31st, and Towne Mall on January 3rd. More information on future blood drives can be found at redcrossblood.org.

A staple of publice service in Hardin County, Woodrow “Woody” Will, passed away last Thursday at the age of 73. Will worked with the Elizabethtown Fire Department and the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office in his life, later becoming the chaplain to all emergency responders.

December 23, 2019

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The Elizabethtown Police Department is looking to collaborate with the community on a new way to fight against crime and increase public safety. The department has introduced the idea of the Virtual Eyes on Crime initiative. Anyone with a camera on the interior or exterior of their home is asked to fill out a form available on the Elizabethtown Police Department’s Facebook page, which will allow the department to reach out and ask for potential assistance in the event a crime occurs in the resident’s area. This will not give EPD access to surveillance systems without permission. More information can be found by contacting the Elizabethtown Police Department.

The Elizabethtown Fire Department responded to a fire in a medical office last Friday morning. Pumpers responded to Cool Springs Center around 8:15 AM. According to reports, a fire started in an electrical outlet, and was quickly extinguished by an employee with a fire extinguisher. Once it was confirmed the fire had not spread into the walls, the building was ventilated, and the fire department cleared the scene. The department stresses having a fire extinguisher available at all times, such as in this case.

Elizabethtown Community and Technical College will be introducing the first coding academy at a public institution in the Commonwealth this upcoming February. The program will be seventeen weeks, and will be Monday through Friday. Applicants for the program will be required to take an aptitude test, pass a background check, and participate in an interview to be considered for the Academy. For more information or to apply, visit elizabethtown.kctcs.edu/codingacademy.

December 20, 2019

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Funeral arrangements have been made for the victims of a deadly car collision that took place earlier this week. Visitation for John “JT” Wiglesworth will be today from 4 PM to 8 PM at Franklin Crossroads Baptist Church. The funeral will take place on Saturday at 11 AM at the same location. Visitation for Louise Pullen took place yesterday at Manakee Funeral Home, but her funeral will take place today at 11 AM at the funeral home. As previously reported, the two were declared deceased at the scene of their collision that took place on Leitchfield Road Monday morning.

A rest stop along I-65 South has been shut down until next year for repairs. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says there will be several different types of renovations done to the inside of the building. The closure is expected to send traffic further down the road, and City of Elizabethtown Spokesperson Amy Inman says the city is prepared for the extra traffic, and will welcome all new visitors to the town. The rest stop has been there for about thirty years.

United Way of Central Kentucky is still seeking volunteers for their Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, or VITA, program, which provides tax preparation services for low income families. There is no prior experience required, as there will be training provided. Assistance through VITA is available for individuals who made under $32,000 last year, or families who brought in under $54,000. Cut off for applications is January 9th. More information can be found at unitedwayck.org.

The American Legion Post 113 will be hosting a special event for veterans on the 27th of December. There will be a luncheon held for WWII and Korean War veterans at 11 at the post. The post is counting on word of mouth to spread the word, and ask that people RSVP. Anyone wishing to volunteer for the event should call the American Legion Post 113.

December 19, 2019

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Yesterday morning marked the 14th anniversary of the disappearance of Vicky Deluarier, and the Vine Grove Police Department is not giving up hope in looking for her. Delaurier was last seen leaving her place of employment, a Sav-A-Lot grocery store, on December 17, 2005. Her car was found the following day, abandoned with her personal property still in the vehicle. Vine Grove Chief of Police Kenneth Mattingly reminds the public to relay any information obtained regarding the case to the Vine Grove Police Department.

A fatal collision in Bullitt County had I-65 shut down for two hours early this morning.  According to preliminary information from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, the collision took place at Mile Marker 110 and involved two vehicles, one of which was a semi-truck. The incident is still under investigation.

An Illinois man was arrested after threatening passengers on a bus with a screwdriver. The incident took place at the Pilot Gas Station in Sonora. According to arrest citations from Kentucky State Police Post 4, Justin Steele was threatening passengers with the weapon before walking inside the Pilot. When Steele was told he could no longer travel on the bus, he pushed the driver out of the way and entered back on. He was told multiple times to leave, but refused. Steele was charged with disorderly conduct and menacing. He is lodged in the Hardin County Detention Center.

College Signing Day was yesterday for athletes, and a press conference was held at North Hardin High School for Octavius Oxendine to make his announcement. The defensive end that helped lead North Hardin to a 13-1 record this past season announced he had committed to the University of Kentucky.

December 18, 2019

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Hardin County native Daniel Cameron was sworn in yesterday as the Attorney General for the state of Kentucky. Cameron defeated Democrat Greg Stumbo in the November 5th election to take the role that would have been left vacant by Governor Elect and former Attorney General Andy Beshear. The Attorney General is typically sworn in early in the year following the election.

Central Hardin High School will be hosting a volleyball camp later this month. The camp takes place on December 27 and 28, and is for third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth grade kids. The deadline to reserve a spot with payment is December 20th. More information can be found on the Central Hardin High School Volleyball Facebook page.

The Central Hardin High School Choir will be giving a public performance this week. The concert will take place in the center court of Towne Mall in Elizabethtown. There will be a medley of Christmas music, and the choir will be dressed as Christmas characters.

December 17, 2019

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A tragic automobile collision took two lives yesterday morning. The Elizabethtown Police Department responded to the 2500 block of Leitchfield Road at around 11 AM. Preliminary investigation showed that a vehicle being driven by 17-year-old John “JT” Wigelsworth was traveling on US 62 and went into a skid, causing it to enter the opposing lane and strike a van driven by 79-year-old Louise Pullen. The two were pronounced deceased at the scene. Wigelsworth was a senior at Central Hardin High School, and Pullen was a former bus driver for Hardin County Schools. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.

A Radcliff man has been arrested on kidnapping and other charges. According to a release from the Shepherdsville Police Department, 22-year-old Joshua Reynolds stole a vehicle with a thirteen month old child inside from in front of the UPS store on Adam Shepherd Parkway. A traffic stop was attempted on the vehicle, but Reynolds attempted to flee. He eventually lost control of the vehicle, drove off the right side of the rode, and came to a rest. He was taken into custody without further incident, and the child in the vehicle was unharmed. Reynolds is charged with theft by unlawful taking, kidnapping, fleeing or evading, reckless driving, wanton endangerment, no operator’s license, and DUI.

The Elizabethtown Police Department responded to a drunk driving incident Sunday night in front of GC Burkhead Elementary School. Michael Williams, who was heavily intoxicated, was driving down St. John road when he crossed the center line and struck another vehicle. As a result, the other driver was transported to Hardin Memorial Hospital for treatment. Williams breath alcohol level was more than two and a half times over the legal limit. He has been lodged in the Hardin County Detention Center.

Elizabethtown Community and Technical College is seeking nominations for their Beacons of Light Award. The award celebrates local black citizens who are heroes in their communities. Submissions must be limited to 300 words or less, and can be submitted to jlamons0001@kctcs.edu.

Kentucky State Police Post 4 will be hosting their Shop with a Trooper event next Monday at the Leitchfield Wal-Mart. There will be pizza and drinks, as well as an opportunity to visit with Santa. The post is still accepting monetary donations for the event in order to shop more for the kids. Donations can be made by calling Post 4, or can be dropped off at the new post location on New Glendale Road.