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It’s back to school for some area school districts today. Students with Meade, Breckenridge, Larue, Bullitt, and Grayson counties head back today, as well as Elizabethtown and Cloverport Independent. Hardin County Schools start tomorrow. West Point students are getting a few more days of summer with their start date of August 20^th.

The City of Vine Grove will look to update their city hall. The city revealed plans for an updated city hall at the city council meeting on Monday. Vine Grove mayor Pam Ogden says the City Council is still exploring funding options for the building, which comes at a proposed cost of roughly $2 million. The new building will be added on to the current building.

The Radcliff Police Department responded to a call of a violated Emergency Protective Order Monday evening. Frederick Simmons of Brandenburg violated the order after he came within 500 feet of his girlfriend, passing her several times while she was walking. When an arrest was attempted, Simmons resisted and began screaming and trying to kick officers. He managed to damage a police body camera while struggling, but was successfully apprehended. Simmons was charged with assaulting a police officer, resisting arrest, and violating an EPO, among other offenses.

Parents of students in Hardin County will now have a way to see what nutrition their kids are getting in their school meals. HCS is now using the services of Healthy Meal Planner. Menus and nutritional information can be found under the Parents, Students, and Quick Links tabs on the Hardin County Schools website.

A project to realign the KY-361 and Dixie Highway intersection in Elizabethtown begins this week. Department of Transportation spokesperson Chris Jessie says traffic is not expected to be affected at present, and the entrance to the Hardin Memorial Hospital Emergency department will remain unchanged. The project is expected to continue into next summer.

The Elizabethtown Police Department arrested 37-year-old Jason Cunningham in relation to a sexual assault Saturday night. According to Officer John Thomas, Cunningham went to his victim’s house and began making unwanted advances. Cunningham then became angry at the woman for rejecting him, punched her in the jaw with a closed fist, and began to strangle her whilst continuing his advances. He was apprehended and charged with strangulation and sexual abuse.

Hardin County man Josh Logsdon will appear in court this morning for arraignment. As previously reported, Logsdon was shot several times when he led multiple law enforcement agencies on a high-speed chase earlier this year. He’s been recovering from his injuries since.

With Hardin County Schools returning to the classroom this week, school officials are reminding the public to stop for school bus stop signs. When loading or unloading children, the bus will display its stop sign, and then extend a mechanical arm to allow students to pass safely. Superintendent Terrie Morgan reminds residents to keep their eyes on the road, both for the safety of themselves and for children. School bus routes will begin as early as before 6 A.M.

Both of Kentucky’s senators have experienced health issues in recent days. Majority leader Mitch McConnell reportedly fell at his home in Louisville, fracturing his shoulder in the process, while Senator Rand Paul underwent surgery to remove part of his lung that was damaged in a 2017 assault at his Bowling Green home. Congress is currently in recess for the month of August.

A new bill that would require stop-arm cameras on all Kentucky school buses was prefiled last week. State Representative Robert Goforth says he hopes this will help hold reckless drivers accountable for their actions. A first offense warrants a fine of $200 while a second will draw a $500 fine. However, if an offender is pulled over by an officer, the first offense will lead to six points being assessed on their license, with a second offense causing their license to be suspended.

An officer with the Grayson County Sheriff’s Department received an award from a state agency last week. Sergeant Fred Norder was recognized for his seatbelt citations. The Kentucky Office of Highway Safety presents an award for each transportation district.

A traffic stop turned into a case of false identity last Thursday after the Elizabethtown Police Department pulled over Kenneth Helm, who was driving in a car with expired plates. Helm told officers he was under the influence of meth, and meth was later found in the vehicle. Helm produced a fake driver’s license and a valid social security card with someone else’s identifying information. Helm’s license had been expired since 2016. He was charged with multiple drug and vehicle related crimes.

The 49^th annual Cecilia Days festival will be taking place this weekend in Downtown Cecilia. There will be multiple shows at the pavilion, including cloggers and live music, as well as games, sack races, and egg tosses. A full events schedule can be found on the Cecilia Ruritan Club Facebook page.

Hardin County Schools has chosen the recipients of their Distinguished Alumni recognition. The five recipients graduated from the Hardin County Schools system in years ranging from 1959-1996, and will be honored at a luncheon at the Hardin County Schools Early College and Career Center. The names of those chosen can be found on the Hardin County Schools website.