Last Friday, Elizabethtown Police arrested and charged a local resident with sex offenses. “Following an investigation conducted by our detectives, Christopher Marshall, age 32, of Elizabethtown was arrested and charged with sodomy in the 3rd degree, rape in the 3rd degree and incest,” stated Public Information Officer Chris Denham. He is currently being held at the Hardin County Detention Center, and is scheduled to appear in Hardin County District Court today.
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A new Covid-testing site opens today. The old Sears at the Towne Mall will now offer drive-thru Covid-testing with no out-of-pocket cost. The site is open Monday through Friday from 9 to 4. Pre-registration is encouraged. To pre-register, call (833) 318-1757.
There is a great need for blood donations, and there is an opportunity for everyone to donate. A local blood drive will take place this Wednesday at the Pritchard Community Center from 12 to 5 p.m. While many who previously lived in Europe for a span of time have been deferred, Red Cross Has now implemented FDA updates.
“So if there was somebody over there that was in the army that have always been told they can”t donate, they can now,’ stated Account Manager Remy Kennedy. For questions concerning eligibility, visit RedCrossChat.org.
Covid-19 vaccines have blunted the impact of viral spread, but vaccine refusal leaves many still vulnerable to this virus. According to Lincoln Trail Health officials, the unvaccinated now make up 88% of all new infections. Many of these patients are younger than those in the previous waves of cases, and 85-90% are unvaccinated. To schedule a Covid-19 vaccine, visit www.vaccines.gov.
Half of the commonwealth is made up of farmland, and September is one of the busiest times for farmers. This is harvest time for many crops, which means many drivers will likely encounter slow-moving farm equipment on the road. Continue to share the roadway and use caution around farm machinery.