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Hardin County leads state in near-record deer harvest

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Deer hunters in Kentucky posted a near-record harvest this hunting season, and area residents put up big numbers despite restrictions. 

Kentucky Fish and Wildlife says hunters harvested 149,868 deer in the hunting season that ended on January 20. That’s the second-highest harvest in the state’s history, trailing only the 2015 season which hit nearly 156,000. The number of antlered deer harvested was 86,071, which at 57.4 percent of the harvest set a state record.

KFW data shows that Kentucky residents accounted for 80 percent of the deer harvest. 76 percent of deer were harvested on statewide or youth deer permits, 26 percent came from landowner permits, and 7 percent were on senior or disabled permits. 71.6 percent of deer were taken by firearm, despite what KFW described as poor weather conditions for the start of firearm season. 

Hardin County yielded the highest deer harvest in the state with 3,228 deer. Christian, Breckinridge, Grayson, and Hart counties rounded out the top five.

KFW says Hardin and Breckinridge counties posted high harvest totals despite a baiting ban and surveillance zone restrictions that were implemented after Chronic Wasting Disease was detected in a captive deer facility in Breckinridge County. While no further cases have been detected, hunters are encouraged to follow updates regarding CWD on the KFW website.

Heart of Kentucky Chorus hosting Guest Night Thursday

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If you enjoy singing and are looking for a chance to share and practice those talents, the Heart of Kentucky Chorus invites you to their Guest Night, which will be held Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the East Hardin Middle School Band Room.

The chorus sings a capella in a variety of styles including barbershop, jazz, gospel, country, and pop. The chorus is open to singers male and female, high school age and up.

Visitors to Guest Night will get to hear about and participate in what the chorus has meant to members such as Bob Swope.

“I’ve enjoyed the chorus now for a number of years,” Swope said. “I like to sing, and we have a wonderful group. It’s much like an extended family, really, that also love to sing. Fortunately, we have an awesome director in Aaron Dale. He has a way of getting some pretty fantastic sounds out of some rather average voices (laughs), and he makes it a lot of fun, too.”

Guest Night is a no pressure way to learn more, and to have a good time.

“We’ll have some good food, as well as opportunities for our guests to learn a few tags and sing along with the chorus.” Swope said. “There’s no obligations or commitments expected. If you like to sing, come on out and join us.”

The chorus hosts their regular rehearsals Thursday evenings at East Hardin Middle School. Find the Heart of Kentucky Chorus on Facebook for more information.

High school seniors and families welcome at Legacy Foundation scholarship fair Saturday

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The Legacy Foundation invites area high school seniors and their families to come out to North Hardin High School on Saturday for their “Get Your Money Right with Scholarships Fair.”

Legacy Foundation Board Member Selena Hudson says 30 scholarships for a variety of applicants will be awarded through the scholarship fair.

“Many people think if they don’t have a 4.0, they won’t qualify for any scholarships, but there are a lot of scholarships out there and available,” Hudson said. “ECTC will be there, their financial aid office will be there to help people apply for scholarships that plan to attend ECTC, as well as some four-year colleges will also be there.”

The fair will be held at North Hardin February 1 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

“We have some amazing prizes for the students,” Hudson said. “We have $500 cash. We also have laptops and different door prizes for the students, and free pizza. What’s not to love?”

Hudson says in addition to the scholarship help for students, the fair will feature additional information for adults.

“We’ll be talking about estate planning, life insurance, credit, mortgages,” Hudson said. “We’re helping the parents get their money right while the children are over getting their money.”

Visit the Legacy Foundation Facebook page for more information and to find the link to pre-register to be eligible for door prizes.