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Down Syndrome Association of the Heartland celebrated the growth of the organization as they cut the ribbon Thursday on their new headquarters, located at 1105 Julianna Court (Suite 2) in Elizabethtown. The association, which supports individuals with Down syndrome and their families “by fostering celebration, education, advocacy, and service,” says it will be able to streamline operations by offering a centralized hub for services and events along with administrative offices and […]

Unemployment numbers in March are up across the Lincoln Trail District compared to last year. The Kentucky Center for Statistics says from March 2023 to March 2024, unemployment rates increased in 116 counties, decreased in three, and remained the same in one. The state unemployment average for March 2024 is 5.1 percent, up from the March 2023 average of 4.3 percent. March unemployment for Hardin County was reported at 5 percent. […]

Elizabethtown Community and Technical College is inviting the community to help support its students as the college hosts its inaugural ECTC Giving Day Thursday. ECTC says donations will support student needs such as scholarships, transportation assistance, and the Student Emergency Fund, among other areas. With this year being the college’s 60th anniversary, one of the event goals is to have at least 60 donors give $60. One specific way to support […]

Irvington Elementary School has a new principal, but it is a familiar face. Breckinridge County Schools announced Wednesday that Jasmyn Reynolds has been named Irvington’s new principal. Reynolds has been serving as Irvington’s interim principal since February, and has been the school’s instructional coach since 2017. When previously discussing the principal search, Breckinridge County Schools Superintendent Dr. Nick Carter said the district was looking for a dedicated leader. “Hard-working, 100 percent […]

The City of Elizabethtown is excited to host its second Lawn Party at the Lake Concert Series this summer. “It is held every second Wednesday at the bandstand at Freeman Lake Park off of the Blue Heron Road entrance,” said Elizabethtown Events Manager Beth Pyles. “We are offering multiple concerts with family friendly events throughout the summer.” Pyles said the city had a goal of bringing something for everybody to Freeman Lake […]

Baptist Health Hardin is rounding out Sexual Assault Awareness Month with an event Friday evening. The Baptist Health Hardin Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner-Forensic Program will host their Shine the Light on Sexual Assault Awareness Walk Friday at 6:30 p.m. in the parking lot of Severns Valley Baptist Church, located at 1100 Ring Road in Elizabethtown. The community is invited to walk two or four laps of the course. Participants will be given […]

The Kentucky State Police is investigating after a Kentucky Transportation Cabinet contract worker was struck and killed in a vehicle collision Tuesday. The KSP says at around 9 a.m. on April 23 troopers were requested by LaRue County Dispatch to investigate a collision involving a van and a highway worker. The KSP says the preliminary investigation shows that Henry T. James of Louisville was driving a van east on KY-210/Old Elizabethtown Road […]

The Hardin County Fiscal Court met for their second meeting of the month Tuesday. Hardin County Attorney Jenny Oldham introduced Hayley Hoover with Volunteers of America, which will be helping to run the Hardin County Family Recovery Court. Hoover said Family Recovery Court is a collaborative process meant to help support families struggling with parental substance use disorder. “The hope of FRC, as we call it, is to help reunite families faster, get […]