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Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear announced during Thursday’s Team Kentucky Update that additional approvals for Public Assistance were made by the White House for counties impacted by severe weather in April, meaning all 90 counties requested have been approved. “The support is essential for the communities to rebuild, that we don’t see counties or city governments bankrupted by a natural disaster that just inflicts so much damage, so I’m grateful to the President […]

Unemployment rates in several Lincoln Trail District counties saw improvements in June compared to the year prior. The Kentucky Center for Statistics says unemployment rates decreased in 115 counties, increased in four counties, and stayed the same in one county when comparing June 2025 with June 2024. The state unemployment average for June was 4.9 percent. That is up from the 4.4 percent rate reported in May but is down from the […]

As the cars roll in for the annual Cruisin’ the Heartland Festival Friday and Saturday, the Elizabethtown Police Department is reminding drivers to take to the roadways responsibly. “As always, the Elizabethtown Police Department is concerned about safety first,” said EPD Public Information Officer John Thomas. “To that end, our FLEX Team is going to be on patrol to help keep the event safe and fun for everyone.” Drivers should obey all […]

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear announced on Wednesday that the White House has approved Public Assistance for 64 counties affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, flooding, landslides, and mudslides on April 2 and for 36 counties affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes May 16 and 17. According to a release from the governor’s office, counties designated for Public Assistance for the April flooding include Breckinridge, Grayson, Hart, LaRue, Meade, […]

The Hardin County History Museum invites the public to attend their event Thursday evening, An Evening with Kevin Addington, which will be held at the museum located at 201 West Dixie Avenue in Elizabethtown beginning at 6:30 p.m. The event will be a discussion on goals and strategies for the development and historic preservation of Downtown Elizabethtown. The museum says “Mr. Addington is an important community leader who has almost single-handedly revitalized […]

The Hardin County Fiscal Court met for their second meeting of the month Tuesday. West Point Mayor Richard Ciresi provided an update on the Kentucky Ohio River Regional Recreational Authority, which is aimed at developing and maintaining land and water trails in Kentucky counties along the river as a way of promoting economic development, tourism, and outdoor recreation. Hardin County is part of the authority by way of the 2.9 miles of Ohio […]

The Best Buddies program at John Hardin High School recently received some special recognition. The JHHS Best Buddies program was recognized at the International Best Buddies Leadership Conference. “We were one of the top chapters in the world, recognized for being one of the top high schools with how we run our program and the opportunities that we give our students, both with special needs and without,” said JHHS Vice Principal Jennifer […]

Kentucky’s Pre-K for All Advisory Committee is inviting members of the public and leaders in education, business, and childcare to attend the committee’s town hall forum taking place in Bowling Green Wednesday evening at the Downing Student Union Auditorium at Western Kentucky University. According to the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet, the advisory committee is looking for feedback on the Pre-K for All Initiative, which aims to increase kindergarten readiness for […]