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Construction on extension of Leitchfield Bypass under way

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Construction begins this week on a new section of the Leitchfield Bypass. 

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District Four says the new section will connect KY 259 near the Western Kentucky Parkway interchange to U.S 62 and KY 54 on the northwest side of the city.

The KYTC says the bypass extension to the west side of town will allow better access to locations along U.S. 62 and KY 54, and will improve safety and efficiency. Trucks will have a better option from the parkway, which will help relieve commercial traffic going through downtown Leitchfield. The bypass extension project includes safer intersection designs including a bridge for the P & L Railway track to go over the bypass and a roundabout at U.S. 62.

The chosen design for the project was selected after multiple alternates were presented during a public meeting in August of 2018. Construction will be phased over the next two years with an estimated completion date at the end of 2026. Initial work over the next few weeks will include the installation of construction signage along with excavation and ground clearing.

Follow KYTC District Four on social media for project updates.

Hardin County Education Association hosting Read Across America event Saturday at Central Hardin

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The Hardin County Education Association invites all area children and their families to their Read Across America: Celebrating Diverse Readers event, to be held Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Central Hardin High School.

“It is going to just show kids how much fun reading can be,” said Education Association President and North Hardin High School Special Education Teacher Staci Riggs. “It’s going to have activities, coloring things, we will have character appearances happening, there will be food trucks out front.”

The event is free and open to the public, and will also feature special appearances by community members.

“Someone from the sheriff’s office, we have several principals, assistant principals, and support staff of Hardin County Schools, they’re going to be reading books to the students and any kids that want to come,” Riggs said. “Students do not have to be at school age, so any kids are welcome to attend.”

No registration is required to attend.

Hardin County teens invited to expo event at North Hardin Saturday

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Hardin County teenagers ages 14 to 19 are invited to attend the Hardin County Teen Expo, which will be held at North Hardin High School from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

Event organizer Michelle Mitchell says this is the third year for the event, but this year they are expanding the scope.

“I switched it from a Teen Job Fair to a Teen Expo,” Mitchell said. “I wanted to provide other opportunities for teens that are out in our community that they may not be aware of.”

Area employers will still be on hand and teens can get help with job interview tips and resume writing, but the event will also feature information on community service and leadership programs, clubs, workshops, and more.

“We would like for you to register, that would be great if you could do that,” Mitchell said. “I have this event on Facebook and they could just type in Hardin County Teen Expo and it should render for them. If they are a vendor, they can do the same thing.” 

There is no fee for vendors to participate, but they are asked to provide a $10 gift card or something of value to be given away as a door prize.

With Daylight Savings Time beginning Sunday, check those smoke and carbon monoxide detectors

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Are you ready to spring forward? Daylight Savings Time begins at 2 a.m. this Sunday, March 9.

As you move the time ahead an hour on your clocks, now is a good time to check on smoke detectors.

“We always remind people if you have smoke alarms that require batteries to be changed, change those when you change your clocks,” said Radcliff Deputy Fire Marshal Tommy Crane. “While you’re changing your batteries, check those smoke alarms. Check the carbon monoxide detectors. Make sure they’re up to date. In smoke alarms, it’s 10 years or less, and then carbon monoxide detectors some of them it may be seven years, some of them it may be 10 years, so check the manufacturer there and make sure that you’re keeping those up to date and putting new ones in place when you need to. Make sure they’re working.”

Now is also a good time to review fire escape plans with your household.

Man wanted following domestic violence incident arrested

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A man wanted by law enforcement is in custody after a brief pursuit Wednesday.

“At around 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon, one of our officers observed Tyvonne Harris operating a vehicle on Dolphin Drive,” said Elizabethtown Police Department Public Information Officer Chris Denham. “The officer knew that Harris had an active arrest warrant related to an incident that occurred on Tuesday evening. The officer attempted a traffic stop. Harris immediately exited the vehicle and fled on foot, but was apprehended a short time later. He was lodged in the Hardin County Detention Center.”

Harris was wanted on charges of Fourth Degree Assault (Domestic Violence), First Degree Criminal Mischief, and Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle. Harris will also face additional charges related to the foot pursuit.