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The LaRue County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the death of a deputy. The sheriff’s office announced in a post on their Facebook page that Deputy Nick Green died while on duty at the sheriff’s office. According to the post, Green suffered a fatal medical issue, and the cause of death is unknown at this time. The post states that Green was a seven-year law enforcement veteran and says “He was well liked […]

Unemployment rates across the Lincoln Trail District were up in October from where they were the year prior.  The Kentucky Center for Labor Statistics says unemployment rates increased in 118 of the state’s counties in October. The state unemployment average for October was reported at 4.7 percent. While that is a decrease from the 4.9 percent average seen in September, it is up from the 3.9 percent average that was reported in […]

Three local organizations were among the recipients of grant funding announced last week in the fight against domestic violence. Governor Andy Beshear announced that 30 organizations across the commonwealth would be receiving more than $2.1 million in funding from the federal Violence Against Women Act. “These groups will use this funding to protect and support victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking,” said Governor Beshear during Thursday’s Team […]

Elizabethtown Community and Technical College is continuing a multi-year streak of increasing the college’s graduation rate. “You know, it’s certainly representative of the quality of the students and the community, but really indicative of a lot of hard work by our faculty and staff to keep pushing themselves to find new and better ways to engage with our students, get them involved in the teaching and learning process,” said ECTC President […]

Drivers in Hardin and Hart counties should be on the lookout for closings at several railroad crossings next week. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District Four says work by CSX will require closings at multiple roadway crossings. Each closing is expected to last for approximately two days. In Hardin County, the crossings at KY 1407/Nolin Road near Sonora and KY 84/Western Avenue in Sonora will close on Monday. In Hart County, the crossings […]

The Elizabethtown Police Department invites the public to participate in their annual Cram the Cruiser food drive now through December 2. “A police cruiser is parked in the landscaping bed near the lobby entrance of the Elizabethtown Police Department, located at 300 South Mulberry Street, and is clearly marked for drop-offs,” said EPD Public Information Officer Chris Denham. “We welcome all non-perishable food donations, and every item collected will remain in Hardin […]

The Johnson family is gearing up to host their third annual community Thanksgiving breakfast, which will be held Thanksgiving morning at Vine Grove City Hall. “This is for everyone,” said Johnson family member Jennifer Banks. “This is at Vine Grove City Hall. It’s from 8 to 11 a.m., and if anybody wants to volunteer, I’m there at 6 o’clock in the morning, we’re there cooking at six o’clock to make sure […]

With colder temperatures and cold winds in the forecast, Senior Meteorologist Brian Schoettmer with the National Weather Service in Louisville says the stage may be set for the first snow of the season. “I think the chances are actually really good, pretty high confidence, that you’re going to at least see some snowflakes flying, especially as we get into Thursday evening,” Schoettmer said. “Now, whether or not you’re going to see much […]

A staff member at the LaRue County Detention Center now finds herself behind bars. “We were notified by the LaRue County Jailer Jody Perry of a possible staff member that had been called promoting contraband within the facility,” said Hodgenville Police Chief James Richardson.  With the cooperation of the jail, officers from the HPD responded and investigated. Deputy Jailer Tammy Abdellahi was taken into custody on charges of Official Misconduct, Promoting […]