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Peer Buddies Partnership

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A local teacher was recognized because of a program she implemented at a local school. Samantha Daniels, along with Richard Rowland implemented the Peer Buddies Partnership at James T. Alton Middle School. The partnership takes students from traditional education settings and places them in Daniels special needs classroom, with the purpose of helping to make students feel valued and creating bonds between students who, ordinarily, would not cross paths. Daniels was appointed a Kentucky Colonel by Governor Andy Bashear and a Commonwealth Ambassador by the Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams.

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Hodgenville Police Department Holiday Checkpoints

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The Hodgenville Police Department is implementing around the clock checkpoints. Through the holiday season the police department will be setting up these checkpoints at various locations on both state and federal roadways in Larue County. The effort will be focused on speeding, impaired drivers, and seatbelt violations. The hours of the checkpoint will be 8 pm to 4 am, through the new year. 

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Altech Innovation Challenge

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Altec is hosting their annual innovation challenge. Project Manager for Altech, Katy Howlett stated,”This is the third year for the innovation challenge. It is a community that Altech sponsors within the community with students from Etown Independent Schools and Hardin County Schools. We challenge the students to solve a challenge or problem in our community through STEM-based solutions.” The winning team’s school will be awarded $10,000 to implement their plan in spring 2023. The challenge takes place today starting at 9:30 at the Hardin County Cooperative Extension Office with judging beginning around noon. An award ceremony will immediately follow.

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Young Man Saves Elderly Lady

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A young man saved the life of an elderly woman in Bardstown on Saturday. On Saturday night, ten-year-old, Allister Leger, called 911 and patted out an approximately 80-year-old woman who had caught fire. Bardstown Fire Chief, Todd Spalding stated, “He really made it easy for us because he got the fire out before we arrived. Quite an act of bravery on his part. An 80 year old female was smoking at the time, while on oxygen. She caught fire, causing severe burns to her hands and face.” When the fire crew arrived, the boy was on site and directed crews to the proper place. She was transported to Flaglett Hospital before being airlifted to the University of Louisville Burn Center. For more information visit the Bardstown Police Department Facebook page.

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Murdered Teen Identified

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The juvenile that murdered over the weekend has been identified. He has been identified as 17-year-old, Landon Knox of Larue County, according to a Larue County Funeral Director. Preliminary investigations indicate, a fifteen-year-old and Knox got into an altercation leading to Knox being shot. Knox was transported to the University of Louisville Hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries and died. The 15-year-old was charged and is currently being lodged in the Adair County Juvenile Detention Center.

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