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The fun kicks off Monday at the Hardin County Fairgrounds as the 2024 Hardin County Fair gets under way. Monday is Entry Day for FFA and 4H entries and exhibits, so entries in this year’s fair will be getting registered in the morning and early afternoon. In addition to great food at the restaurant and from vendors, adorable animals at the petting zoo, and exciting rides at the midway, Monday will feature […]

The motion to dismiss filed by the attorney for Crystal Rogers investigation suspect Steven Lawson has been denied. Lawson faces charges of Conspiracy to Commit Murder and Tampering with Physical Evidence, but he claimed he was promised immunity in exchange for his cooperation with the investigation, so therefore his charges should be dismissed. Nelson Circuit Court Judge Charles Simms III denied that motion in an order filed Wednesday. In the order, Judge […]

The 2024-2025 school year is quickly approaching, and as students get ready to return to their studies and activities organizers are working to make sure events are set to run smoothly. Michael Moritz is the secretary treasurer for the Mid Kentucky Officials Association. He says the organization is in need of middle and high school football referees. “Our numbers have been going down over the last few years, and we […]

The number of new voter registrations in Kentucky in June outpaced the number of voters removed from the voting rolls. The Kentucky Secretary of State’s Office says Kentucky added 9,693 new voter registrations and removed 4,362 voters from the rolls in the month of June. Of the voters removed from the rolls, 3,030 were for deceased voters, 603 were for convicted felons, and 554 moved to another state. The Secretary of State’s […]

A Glendale farmer is in the running for Kentucky Farm Bureau’s 2024 Farmer of the Year award. Richard Preston was named one of three finalists for the honor, which is presented to a Kentucky Farm Bureau member “whose efforts strengthen the state’s agriculture industry and demonstrate service and leadership, both on and off the farm.” Preston says he wasn’t expecting the nomination, let alone being named a finalist. “I spend a lot […]

Hardin County Schools Superintendent Teresa Morgan will be hosting three Coffee and Conversation with the Superintendent events over the next month and a half. “It’s a great opportunity for Ms. Morgan to visit with our community stakeholders about the great things taking place in our schools and for her to answer some questions from our community members,” said HCS Community Relations Specialist John Wright. The first session will be held Tuesday, […]

The window for Hardin County Schools families to update student information through the Infinite Campus parent portal system is open. HCS Community Relations Specialist John Wright says the district has used the portal system for the last several years. “This is a great way to cut down on the amount of paperwork that we ask parents to complete near the beginning of the school year,” Wright said. “It streamlines the process. It […]

Fort Knox Garrison Commander Colonel Christopher Ricci says Fort Knox may have changed shape since the armor days, but the installation remains a “strategic, critical, and high functioning Army base.” “In fact, we’re currently right in the middle of Cadet Summer Training right now,” Ricci said. “That is the largest annual training event for the Army, so we’ve got over 10,000 cadets from colleges and universities across the country descending on […]

The application period for Kentucky businesses looking to secure medical cannabis licenses will open Monday. Governor Andy Beshear said Thursday the application process is six months ahead of schedule as the Kentucky Medical Cannabis Program took significant steps to expedite the timeline. Under the terms of the state program, licenses will be issued for five types of medical cannabis business: cultivators, processors, producers, safety compliance facilities, and dispensaries. A series […]