Hardin County Schools has learned of the passing of Hardin County Schools Special Education Consultant Denise Emberton. Ms. Emberton has helped special needs students, from across the district, meet and exceed educational goals for nearly thirty years. She developed relationships with students, families and staff that will always be cherished. She was student-centered and gave all she had to ensure each student’s goals were achieved.
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Last night, Hodgenville Police responded to the Square on a report of a single vehicle collision.
The investigation revealed a 2000 Chevy Blazer, operated by Marcus Maulden of Magnolia, was traveling around the Square. As the vehicle started up the hill on South Lincoln Boulevard, the driver lost control, cross the northbound lane, and struck the west side of the B.R. Young Masonic Lodge.
No injuries were reported, and no charges are expected. The investigation is ongoing.
The Eric and Joe Show wrapped up 3 nights of shows at the State Theater in Elizabethtown over the weekend. Proceeds from the sketch comedy are going to Helping Hand of Hope’s Affordable Christmas Program.
Immediately following last night’s show, crew member and photographer Andrew Johnson was struck by a vehicle.
“Shortly after 7 p.m.on Sunday evening, we were called to the area of West Dixie in reference to a serious motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian. The pedestrian, who was an adult male, was transported from the scene by Hardin County EMS to the University of Louisville hospital with critical, but non life-threatening injuries,” stated Public Information Officer Chris Denham. Denham noted the driver involved in the accident was not charged.
The city of Elizabethtown has announced the passing of retired councilman Ron Thomas.
Thomas was a 30-year councilman, making him the longest-serving councilperson in the history of the city of Elizabethtown.
Flags on all city buildings will fly at half-staff in his memory until he is laid to rest on Monday.
A crash in Elizabethtown left one dead this morning.
Around 7 a.m., Elizabethtown Police were called to the 2400 block of Ring Road in response to a motor vehicle collision.
“Our preliminary investigation indicates a Toyota passenger car being driven by 29-year-old Devyn Vittitow of Elizabethtown, attempted to make a left-turn from the parking lot of the Valero gas station to go eastbound on Ring Road. He crossed into the path of a westbound SUV and was struck. Mr. Vittitow was pronounced deceased at the scene. All three adult passengers in his vehicle were injured, and as a result, were transported for medical care. The driver of the SUV, an adult female, was a lone occupant and sustained non life-threatening injuries,” stated Public Information Officer Chris Denham.
The crash remains under investigation.