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JT’s Way Gala a Success

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Over the weekend. The JT’s Way held its first Gala event.

This non-profit organization was started by Tonya Wigglesworth after her son, J.T., passed away in 2019. The organization works directly with funeral homes to financially assist families who have lost a child. 

“The participation in everything from donations for the auction, all the way to Saturday night just blew me away. For it to be our first gala, I could not have been more pleased.” Wigglesworth noted that an estimated 100 community members were in attendance. The biggest auction item was of course the third generation Camaro, completed by Tom Pitt, an instructor at EC3.

“It did sell for $8,000. So, we purchased the car for $2,500 and everything that was done and put into it was donated. Time and items and things like that. For that to be the big ticket item, it definitely did not disappoint.”

Another gala is already in the works for next year, but a date has not been set.

Former E’town Pharmacy Pays $100,000 As a Result of Improper Controlled Substance Records Allegations

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A former Elizabethtown retail pharmacy is facing penalties as a result of improper controlled substance record allegations.

Century Medicines of Elizabethtown has agreed to pay $100,000 to settle claims from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) as a result of not satisfying recordkeeping requirements of the Controlled Substance Act (CSA). This act helps to ensure that all controlled substances are properly accounted for. 

According to the settlement agreement, between 2016 and 2020, Century Medicines was unable to account for approximately 85,000 hydrocodone and oxycodone tablets. 

The $100,000 payment will settle all claims related to the alleged conduct.

Century Medicines of Elizabethtown is no longer in operation.

Juvenile Suspect Arrested in Radcliff Homicide

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A suspect has been arrested in the homicide of a Radcliff resident. 

A juvenile has been arrested in the murder of Lana Jantz, whose body was found in a shed at a residence on Oak Drive last Wednesday.

“At approximately 11 p.m. Monday, we arrested a 16-year-old male, charged him in conjunction with this murder. We feel that he was an acquaintance of the victim and lived in the area,” stated Hardin County Sheriff John Ward.

At this time, no further details are being released. The investigation is still ongoing.

Elizabethtown Police Department Release Promotional Hiring Video

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Last week, the Elizabethtown Police Department released a promotional recruiting video that encompasses the values and the mission of the department. The video features volunteers from within the community, including Mayor Jeff Gregory. 

“What it’s intended to do is take this recruiting video in a very competitive market for recruiting law enforcement specifically and show any applicant what we as a police department have to offer. If we don’t get that message out in a very competitive market for law enforcement, we’re not going to be able to keep up with the growth that we’re seeing. We want to get the right fit, and we believe that this video speaks volumes to what we’re looking for, and we hope that it’s going to be effective,’ stated Police Chief Jeremy Thompson.

The video can be found on the Elizabethtown Police Department Facebook page.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to Take Place for New Recycling Dock in Hardin County

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A ribbon cutting ceremony will take place tomorrow morning for the brand new handicap-accessible recycling dock in Hardin County. 

“This has been an ongoing project for about the last year and a half, and we were able to raise enough money to get this done. This is the only one in the whole state that has this type of dock that does not have an actual recycle center,” stated Solid Waste Coordinator Stephanie Givens. The ceremony is set to take place at 10 a.m. tomorrow at 200 Peterson Drive in Elizabethtown.