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Kentucky Tenth District State Senator Matt Deneen says one of his goals heading into the 2026 state legislative session was “common sense legislation” that would align the state with federal regulations to make the state eligible for more federal grants and support, including legislation concerning missing persons and death benefits for search and rescue personnel. Deneen also says he focused on education, including a bill concerning the use of 10-seat passenger […]

The Radcliff Woman’s Club invites community members to come out for their “Pasta, Performance, and Pastries” event, to be held at the Colvin Community Center from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5. “We’re going to have pasta dishes made by our ladies at the club, with everything from mac and cheese to ziti to spaghetti, and we’ll have salads,” said Radcliff Woman’s Club President Kristin Ramirez. “The performance […]

Hardin County EMS invites area families to come see some of the things first responders do when they arrive on the scene of a serious situation. “We have the Teddy Bear Clinic,” said Hardin County Government Communications Officer Brian Walker. “It’s a program that we offer numerous times each year for civic groups, schools, the Hardin County Public Library, and more. It’s free, but it gives children a hands-on experience, […]

Registration is open for the 2026 Elizabethtown Community and Technical College Pathfinder Academy. ECTC will host the Pathfinder Academy from June 8 through 12. The Pathfinder Academy is for rising sixth- through 12th-grade students and features “fun-filled, hands-on learning activities in the fields of science, technology, and crafts.” According to a release from ECTC, the Pathfinder Academy has class options for all middle and high school students, with a variety […]

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear last week recognized the 16 winners of the 30th Governor’s Service Awards, recognizing exceptional service and dedication to Kentucky communities. According to a release from the governor’s office, the award ceremony “is a longstanding tradition in the commonwealth that honors community volunteerism and service to others. The annual event is hosted by Serve Kentucky, which administers the state’s AmeriCorps programs, and coincides with National Volunteer Week.” […]

Elizabethtown Community and Technical College Director of Philanthropy Chrissie Angell says the college achieved its goal of exceeding the numbers from last year’s Giving Day. “Giving Day 2026 was a huge success,” Angell said. “We raised over $33,000 from 160 donors, which is up 5.9 percent over last year.” ECTC’s Giving Day activities took place the same day other Kentucky Community and Technical College System schools conducted fundraising efforts, with […]

The Central Kentucky Community Action Council this week recognized support from Hardin County Schools to allow the Radcliff Head Start Center to remain in operation. The CKCAC Head Start team hosted a celebration on Monday honoring HCS for the swift action the district took after extreme winter weather caused extensive damage to the Radcliff Head Start Center. The district made two classrooms at Radcliff Elementary School available to head start, allowing […]

Open burning restrictions will be in place for several counties in Kentucky for the next five months as part of Kentucky Ozone Season. Ozone Season runs from May 1 through September 30, part of efforts by the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet to protect families and preserve air quality. According to the EEC, burning of brush, tree limbs, leaves, or natural growth is restricted in counties that have exceeded the […]