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United Way of Central Kentucky Director of Development Brienne Smith said the organization is not just about raising money. “We’re about bringing people together to lift one another up,” Smith said. “We’re about creating real, lasting change in the lives of our neighbors.” Smith spoke during the Hardin County Chamber of Commerce’s September luncheon Wednesday in recognition of the kickoff for the United Way’s annual fundraising campaign. The chamber also hosted […]

A revised preferred alternative for the U.S. 150 Improvement Project between KY 49/Loretto Road and just west of KY 245 in Bardstown has been announced. According to Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District Four, the project is being conducted in partnership with the Federal Highways Administration. The purpose of the project is to alleviate traffic congestion and improve safety. “There has been a lot of focus on the US 150 corridor over […]

A new company will be taking over trash collection duties in Radcliff after the sale of Green River Waste. According to a release from Radcliff Mayor JJ Duvall, the city was not aware of the sale of Green River Waste to Republic Services until the mayor’s office was informed Tuesday morning, shortly after Green River employees were told of the sale. Duvall noted that the sale of Green River is […]

The Hardin County Fiscal Court met for their first meeting of the month Tuesday. Hardin County Clerk Brian D. Smith named Bluegrass Middle School student Alyson Marinich a Hardin County Election Ambassador in recognition of her winning the Kentucky Secretary of State’s Office’s “I Voted” sticker contest. “These are folks here in our community and throughout the state who promote elections and encourage people to vote, and I don’t think there’s going […]

The Historic Judge Joseph Holt Home in Hardinsburg will be welcoming some special visitors to the property Thursday as the Glidden AAA Car Tour makes a stop. “This is a three to four day event where the Glidden AAA antique cars travel across America, and they’ll be coming from Owensboro to the Historic Holt Home beginning at 9:30 a.m. central time until 11,” said Friends of the Holt Home President Susan Dyer. […]

The City of Elizabethtown is set to host the final Lawn Party at the Lake concert of the season Wednesday night. Radiotronic will take to the bandstand at Freeman Lake Park for the September concert. The Louisville-based cover band will feature hits from the 70s, 80s, and 90s. Parking at Freeman Lake will open at 5:30 p.m., with music getting started at 6:30. “It is a totally free event,” said […]

The Elizabethtown City Council met for a work session Monday afternoon. Officer Chris Elam provided an update on the city’s enforcement of the recovery residence ordinance that went on the books in 2024. Elam said there are 89 sober living facilities located within city limits, and three in unincorporated Hardin County the city provides enforcement for. Elam said while it was hard to show a data point on how the situation has […]

It was another strong month for new voters registering independent or other party in Kentucky. The Kentucky Secretary of State’s Office says for the sixth straight month Kentuckians registering to vote under independent or other outpaced new registrations by Republicans or Democrats. According to the Secretary of State’s Office, independent or other registration in August increased by 1,867 voters. Republican registration increased by 1,467, while Democratic registration decreased by 1,128 voters. […]

Drivers should be on the look out for road work in Elizabethtown the next few nights. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet crews are overlaying a high-friction surface along portions of U.S. 62 and the Western Kentucky Parkway, resulting in varying nightly lane closures. According to KYTC District Four, workers Tuesday night will be continuing work on westbound U.S. 62 between the Interstate 65 overpass and Commerce Drive, with lane closures in effect […]