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A Radcliff man was arrested last Saturday after attempting to burn his ex-girlfriend’s apartment down. According to a press release from the Grayson County Sheriff’s Office, the victim reported that William Vanover of Radcliff made threats through text messages, saying he would burn her apartment down while she was at work. When deputies arrived on scene, the door was kicked in, and there were blankets on the floor that someone had attempted to ignite. Vanover was at the scene when police arrived, but refused to give a statement. He was charged with burglary, criminal mischief, arson, and multiple counts of wanton endangerment. He was lodged in the Grayson County Detention Center.
The Kentucky High School Basketball Hall of Fame Classic will be held on Saturday, December 7th. It will be a full day of boys and girls high school basketball action, starting at 2 PM at two local high schools. The Boys’ teams will be playing at Central Hardin High School while the Girls’ teams will be at Elizabethtown High School. Tickets are only $10 for the day at both locations and can be purchased at the schools or at the Kentucky High School Basketball Hall of Fame Museum.
Presbyterian Homes and Services of Kentucky has announced a groundbreaking ceremony at Presbyterian Homes Helmwood set for Wednesday, December 4th. This event will celebrate the addition of the only not-for-profit personal care facility within thirty miles of Elizabethtown. This addition will create seventeen personal care and housing units for seniors who want to keep an independent lifestyle, but require assistance with daily activities. The event will take place at 3 PM at 106 Diecks Drive in Elizabethtown.
A regular season basketball game for a good cause will be played this Monday as James T. Alton Middle School takes on their rivals, North Middle School. The donated proceeds from this game will go towards paying off student lunch debt. Lunch debt for srtudents has reached up to $3000 dollars.
The Lincoln Trail Area Development District is seeking the public’s input on a compatible use plan study for Fort Knox and surrounding communities. The goal is to ensure sustainability, both local and regional, between the Fort Knox military installation, private citizens, and local and state government. This study will include the counties of Hardin, Nelson, Meade, and Bullitt, and will also include evaluation of military issues that interfere with daily civilian life, as well as civilian development that may hinder military missions at Fort Knox. For more information, go to missionknox.org or visit the Mission Knox Facebook page.
The 29th Annual Christmas in the Park display at Freeman Lake will open to the public tonight at 6 PM, and will feature additional attractions in addition to the lights. The artificial ice rink will be open as well, for the price of $3 for ages under 18, and $5 for ages 18 and up. The rink can also be rented for private parties at a rate of two hours for $100. More information can be found at etownevents.com.
Towne Mall in Elizabethtown is once again teaming up with the Salvation Army to bring the Angel Tree program, which allows people to shop for less fortunate children for Christmas, to Hardin County. There are about 730 children in the program, and their Angel Tree tags can be picked up at Towne Mall. It is preferred for gifts to be unwrapped at time of drop off. Packages can be dropped off at the Angel Tree station, or to mall security. More information can be found by calling the Salvation Army.
New Beginnings is asking for assistance during the upcoming Giving Tuesday event, taking place on December 3rd. The goal is to raise $1000 to buy gift cards for new families to go out and bond with. The New Beginning’s Facebook page outlines several ways, including Giving Tuesday, to support the new foster families. There are approximately over 10,000 children in foster care in Kentucky.