With October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, local medical officials are stressing the importance of screenings, as well as being familiar with the signs and symptoms associated with breast cancer.
Additional information on breast cancer, including more signs and symptoms, can be found on the American Cancer Society’s website.
The LaRue County Water District has received federal funds for a project. It was announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture awarded the water district with a $1 million grant, as well as a $2.8 million loan. The funds are designated to assist with the construction of a new elevated water tank, a booster pump station, tank refurbishments and a new office and maintenance building. A ground breaking ceremony for construction took place this past Friday.
While it’s not even Halloween yet, local officials are reminding that it’s never too early to prepare for Christmas. It was announced this week that tickets for the Christmas in the Park trolley would go on sale in the coming weeks. City events manager Sarah Vaughn says word is getting out early this year because of how popular the event has become.
Tickets for the event can be purchased starting November 6th on the Elizabethtown Events website. Vaughn says proper state and local health guidelines will be in place while individuals ride the trolley.
FRANKFORT (KY) — In the highest Tuesday on record, Governor Andy Beshear announced 1,312 new cases of covid-19 in the Commonwealth. In addition, the Governor added 16 more deaths to the number of Kentuckians who have died from virus-related complications. The positivity rate for the state rose to 5.08% yesterday, and the Governor urges extra efforts to help slow the spread.
Lincoln Trail Health Officials announced 104 new cases yesterday afternoon: 42 came from Hardin, 3 from Meade, and 3 from LaRue. 19 individuals are hospitalized and 508 are isolated.
