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The Lincoln Trail Area Development District is asking for public input on future aging services and senior support. The LTADD Community and Social Engagement Division will be presenting their Area Plan for Aging Services for fiscal years 2027 through 2029, and LTADD is inviting area residents to review the plan and provide feedback at a public hearing next week. “This comprehensive plan outlines the essential services and support available to older […]

Kentucky State Police Post Four is investigating a fatal collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian on Interstate 65 in Hardin County Tuesday. KSP Post Four says at approximately 4:30 a.m. on February 10 troopers “received a call regarding a pedestrian in the roadway who had been struck by a Dodge Durango operated by an individual from Alabama.” The collision occurred on I-65 South near the 100-mile marker. The pedestrian was […]

The Elizabethtown City Council met for a work session Monday evening. The city recognized employees who recently completed certifications. Two employees completed their Playground Safety Inspector certifications, which Elizabethtown Parks and Recreation Director Seth Breitner said is one of the most challenging programs to complete. 19 Elizabethtown Police Department officers completed certification to become Alcoholic Beverage Control inspectors. “Really, we wanted this to be just supplemental, and another tool in the toolbox […]

Hardin County EMS is receiving some special recognition. “Hardin County EMS just received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline Gold Achievement Award,” said Hardin County Government Communications Officer Brian Walker. “Last year we were ranked as silver. This is in response to heart attacks, strokes, and lifesaving measures that ultimately help people to stay alive before they can even get to the hospital.” Hardin County Government says the Mission: Lifeline EMS […]

This week is your last chance to take advantage of reduced ticket prices for the tenth annual E-Town Wine Fest, returning to Freeman Lake Park on Saturday, May 9. “It is a wonderful opportunity to visit Freeman Lake Park,” said City of Elizabethtown Events Manager Beth Pyles. “You can taste several different wines from, I think this year we have 16 different wineries that will be coming to join us. It’s […]

A Vine Grove man is in custody after a domestic violence incident in Meade County. Donald R. Brown faces first degree Strangulation and fourth degree Assault charges following his arrest Saturday. According to Kentucky State Police Post Four, shortly after midnight on February 7 troopers received a domestic violence report from a victim who was at a Dollar General in Meade County. The victim said she “had been strangled during […]

The Central Kentucky Community Action Council is requesting public input for its 2026 Community Needs Assessment, part of the organization’s efforts to identify the underlying causes of poverty and to determine the most urgent needs of Lincoln Trail region residents. According to a release from the council, the needs assessment helps the organization ensure its programs “are effectively targeting the real-world challenges faced by local families.” A needs assessment is required […]

February is Spay/Neuter Awareness Month, and the Hardin County Clerk’s Office is encouraging local vehicle owners to support animal shelters across the commonwealth by purchasing the recently re-designed Spay or Neuter specialty plate. According to a release from the Clerk’s Office, the Kentucky Animal Control Advisory Board held a design contest for the first makeover of the plate in more than 20 years, selecting a design created by Kentucky artist Hayli Strickland […]