Three Lincoln Trail District counties are among the latest four to receive their Recovery Ready Community certifications. Governor Andy Beshear announced last week that LaRue, Marion, and Washington counties completed the requirements to receive the certification, which recognizes the establishment of services in three categories: prevention, treatment, and recovery support. “These communities have put in the hard work,” said Governor Beshear during last Thursday’s Team Kentucky Update. “They’re making their communities […]
Despite statewide decreases, unemployment rates across the Lincoln Trail District were up slightly in April from where they were the year prior. The Kentucky Center for Statistics says unemployment rates increased in 31 of the state’s counties in April. The rates were the same in eight counties and decreased in 81. The state unemployment average for April was reported at 4.4 percent. That is the same average seen in April 2024 […]
The Elizabethtown Police Department is looking to support families impacted by the May 16 tornadoes. “Similar to what we did following the 2021 Western Kentucky tornadoes, we’re collecting monetary donations to extend our Shop with a Cop program to children impacted by the recent southeastern Kentucky storms,” said EPD Public Information Officer Chris Denham. “Donations can be dropped off at the Elizabethtown Police Department or you can contact me to […]
Hardin County Schools is inviting area residents to their career fair, which will be held Wednesday, June 4 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the HCS Early College and Career Center (200 University Drive, Elizabethtown). “Our Board of Education approved a four percent raise for all district staff at its May board meeting, and that is on top of a six percent increase that the board approved last school year, […]
Fort Knox is set to host its annual Memorial Day ceremony at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, May 26 at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery – Central in Radcliff. “Our U.S. Army Cadet Commander and our Senior Commander on Fort Knox, Brigadier General Barnett, will be the ceremony’s keynote speaker, “said Fort Knox Garrison Command Sergeant Alex Licea. “The event will also have a ceremonial wreath laying, a 21-gun salute, a Prisoners […]
The Hardin County Schools Nutrition Department is once again offering summer meals to children 18 and under. “We will have three stationary locations, one at each of our high schools, that go from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. each weekday, except for the Fourth of July,” said HCS Community Relations Specialist John Wright. “We also have eight mobile locations that are located throughout the county, for the northern part of the county […]