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The Hardin County Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday hosted their final Chamber luncheon of 2025, the annual Taste of the Holidays Luncheon (better known as “Hog Fest”). Chamber President and CEO Kendra Scott said membership continues to grow, and the Hardin County Chamber remains one of the leading chambers of commerce in Kentucky. “We have the largest luncheon attendance in the state,” Scott said. “We have one of the most dedicated […]

As the holiday season approaches, Kentucky State Police Post Four will be joining a nationwide enforcement initiative focused on reducing impaired driving crashes and keeping roadways safe. KSP Post Four will take part in the nationwide “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign, which runs now through January 1. According to KSP Post Four, December historically sees a sharp rise in impaired-driving incidents, with current numbers the highest they have been in […]

For the 34th year, Quicksie 98.3 partnered with area factories to help make the holidays brighter for area children in need by way of the Quicksie Toy Factory. Quicksie 98.3 Marketing Executive, and Quicksie Toy Factory organizer, Jennifer Meyers said the Toy Factory came about when station personnel were brainstorming on ways to give back to the community. “We thought, ‘Hey, why not? We’ve got all this great industry here. […]

The Hardin County Fiscal Court met for their first meeting of the month Tuesday. Hardin County Judge/Executive Keith Taul said it has been just over a week since Hardin County EMS formally launched their ninth full-time ambulance, which is housed at the West Hardin Fire and Rescue Station in White Mills, and the area is already seeing improved service. “We have 17 responses so far and the average response time has […]

More students in Kentucky are pursuing degrees in health-related fields. The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education announced during a Healthcare Workforce Collaborative event in Lexington Tuesday that enrollment in health-related majors across Kentucky public and private colleges and universities is up 22.8 percent since 2022. According to the CPE, data shows enrollment in healthcare degrees has grown among several key demographics. Enrollment among students age 25 and older is up […]

The Elizabethtown City Council met for their first meeting of the month Monday. The council approved an ordinance on second reading which set the rate for hauled waste for leachate from Pearl Hollow Landfill at .0520 cents per gallon. The council voted to deny a bid for seating at the outdoor music venue, with the council instructing Mayor Jeff Gregory and city staff to contact previously interested vendors to secure new bids. […]

As you are “making spirits bright” this holiday season, make sure you are taking steps to reduce fire hazards when decorating your home. Radcliff Deputy Fire Marshal Tommy Crane said that starts with checking lights and cords for decorations to make sure they are in good shape. “You want to make sure they’re not worn out or broken,” Crane said. “You don’t see any bare wires. Make sure the connections are […]

Voter registration in Kentucky saw another strong month in November. The Kentucky Secretary of State’s Office says more than 5,000 Kentuckians registered to vote in the month of November. According to the Secretary of State’s Office, Republican registration in November increased by 2,412 voters, and independent or other registration increased by 1,209. Democratic registration decreased by 1,914 voters. Republican registration makes up 48 percent of the state electorate, Democratic registration […]

The Kentucky Blood Center says winter is a difficult time for the blood supply with weather-related cancellations and an uptick in illnesses, so proactive donations are necessary to support the blood supply at the 70-plus hospitals the center supports. The Kentucky Blood Center will be hosting a blood drive at Malibu Jack’s in Elizabethtown from 4 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, December 27. “This is a really special blood drive […]