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A multi-vehicle accident on the Bluegrass Parkway resulted in multiple fatalities. “At approximately 5:10 p.m. on Saturday, December 7, deputies were dispatched to the 6 mile marker of the Bluegrass Parkway Westbound in regards to a motor vehicle accident with possible entrapment,” said Hardin County Sheriff John Ward. The sheriff’s office’s investigation of the accident indicates four vehicles were involved. “The Unit One vehicle struck Unit Two in the eastbound […]

Hardin County Schools announced a collaboration with Trane Technologies Thursday that the district hopes will be a long-term commitment to saving energy and costs. District officials were joined by officials from Trane to discuss three major projects: the installation of geothermal HVAC units at Lakewood Elementary School and New Highland Elementary School, the installation of more than 15,000 LED light fixtures at 16 district facilities, and the installation of solar panels […]

The Central Kentucky Community Foundation moved one step closer to their goal of improving health and well-being in Hardin County with Thursday’s transfer of property at 200 Provident Way for the potential construction of a YMCA. “We’re just excited to tackle this project,” said CKCF President and CEO Davette Swiney. “We know it’s a big undertaking, but the potential impact it has for our community makes it one that I think we’ve […]

Monday is the deadline for area teens to register for the Hodgenville Police Department’s Teen Citizens Police Academy.  Hodgenville Police Chief James Richardson says the Teen Citizens Police Academy covers all of the same topics as the academy hosted for adults. “We’ll give them introductions to the officers, and an introduction to our cadets that are in our cadet program,” Richardson said. “We’ll introduce them to the facility, the equipment we use, […]

Representatives from AT&T Kentucky joined government officials from Hardin County and Elizabethtown as the communications company announced the addition of a new cell site southeast of Glendale. AT&T says the new tower will “enhance Hardin County’s coverage and capacity” and “boost coverage for travelers and businesses in the area of Interstate 65 and U.S. Route 31W.” The tower also provides a boost for FirstNet, the cellular network exclusive for first […]

One of five civilians recently appointed as Civilian Aides to the Secretary of the Army is a familiar face from Fort Knox. During a ceremony at the Pentagon Tuesday, Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth swore in five new civilian aides. Among the appointees is former Fort Knox Garrison Commander Retired Colonel Lance O’Bryan. According to a release from the U.S. Amy, civilian aides play an important role in building relationships between […]

Students attending, or planning on attending, Elizabethtown Community and Technical College may now submit their applications for the college’s 2025-2026 scholarships. According to ECTC, students only need to submit one application to apply for more than 50 scholarship opportunities. Some scholarships are available for all students while others are targeted to specific programs. The college says more than $108,000 was awarded through ECTC scholarships last year. The local scholarships are joined by […]

The Heart of Kentucky Chorus is gearing up for their annual Christmas show, titled “Christmastime is Here,” which will be held at the Hardin County Performing Arts Center at 3 p.m. on Sunday, December 8. “I think we have 42 members, right now, that should be on the show,” said chorus director Aaron Dale. “We’ll have some breakout quartets, quintets, and some solos throughout the show.” The chorus says it has […]