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Bernheim Forest gearing up for CONNECT event

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The forest will be filled with music, art, science, and nature during CONNECT at Bernheim, which will be held Saturday, August 16 from 6:34 to 11:34 p.m.

“It’s really a one-of-a-kind event,” said Bernheim Forest Director of Marketing and Communications Lynette Cox. “It fills the forest with interactive art and hands-on activities and live performances. We’ve got five local Louisville bands coming. They’re going to be on two stages.”

The event will feature unique experiences that can be enjoyed by all ages.

“We’ve got a silent disco coming, and we’re going to set that up at Little Elina, one of our beloved forest giants,” Cox said. “We’re also going to have Astronomy Alley where we’re going to have some telescopes out there and our naturalist out there to tell you about the stars and what you’re looking at, and what you can do to help protect dark skies.”

Other activities include illuminated art displays along the 1.3 mile Lake Nevin Loop and a laser light show on the lake.

“CONNECT really showcases the power of art to inspire, provoke thought, and create meaningful experiences in an absolutely wonderful setting at Bernheim,” Cox said.

More information on the event, including tickets, is available online at www.bernheim.org.

Rumpke asks customers to make sure batteries stay out of trash

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Rumpke Waste and Recycling is reminding customers to be careful when disposing of certain items. 

Rumpke said in an email to customers that the company has experienced more than a dozen fires in the past month, and ”almost all of these events were caused by lithium-ion batteries improperly placed in the trash and recycling.”

The company is reminding customers that batteries are not accepted in trash and recycling programs. This includes lithium-ion batteries which are found in products such as electronics, small appliances and power tools, portable devices, and more.

Rumpke says batteries should never be placed in a curbside container as they can easily ignite or explode when compacted in a truck. The company also says not to place empty propane tanks in the trash, as they should be returned to stores to be disposed of or refilled.

Many electronic and hardware stores collect batteries, and local governments often host collection events such as Hardin County’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection event on August 9. Customers with questions on collection regulations should contact Rumpke.

Meade County Schools focusing on safety with school resource officer expansion

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As the district begins classes today, Meade County Schools is marking an investment in school safety efforts with the announcement of the expansion of the district’s roster of school resource officers.

According to a release from the school district, four full-time SROs will serve students and staff across the district. The Meade County Sheriff’s Office is providing two officers, one of whom will be assigned to Meade County High School and the other to the four county elementary schools, and the Brandenburg Police Department will provide two officers, one assigned to Stuart Pepper Middle School and the other rotating between David T. Wilson Elementary and Barry Hahn Primary.

“It’s going to be a huge asset for the schools, and knowing that for the safety of our kids,” said Meade County Sheriff Phillip Wimpee. “I don’t want our kids just to feel safe. I want our school, our staff to also be safe.”

Wimpee says having a school resource officer in the building is not only about safety but also about students building a rapport with law enforcement.

“That way later in life, the kids feel comfortable talking to police officers and when they see something, they’ll say something to a police officer,” Wimpee said. “And also in school, they’ll have that rapport built up with the kids to know that they have that safety net where they can reach out to the school resource officer, not only as a police officer, but also as a mentor or a friend.”

The district says the expansion is a significant increase from 2020 when only one school resource officer was assigned to the entire district.

HCS encourages families to stay connected as school year gets under way

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Hardin County Schools Community Relations Specialist John Wright says the district is excited to kick off the 2025-2026 school year on Thursday.

“It’s always a wonderful time of year for our staff and for our students to get everybody back in the swing of things, and to begin the process of learning and growing and thriving in our school district,” Wright said.

Wright said parents are encouraged to check out the “Important Information for the First Day of School” article on the HCS website. Parents can stay informed on district activities through social media channels.

“Another new way for us to share information this year is our HCS app, which you can download for free at app stores, either at Google Play or at Apple,” Wright said.

Wright encourages families to check on their child’s bus routes as they may have changed from the previous year, and get your students into their regular school routine.

“Just know that we’ll be focusing on several different things throughout the school year,” Wright said. “One is attendance. Students cannot learn if they’re not in school, so we want our students to be in school as much as possible.”

Visit the Hardin County Schools website for more information.

KYTC popup events available in counties without a regional office

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If you are not able to make it to a Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Driver Licensing Regional Office, the KYTC may be bringing those services to your community via their Popup Driver Licensing program.

Driver licensing popup events offer all of the regular services of a driver licensing regional office including upgrading to a Real ID, requesting an eight-year license if you are due to renew, updating your name and address, and renewing your CDL.

According to the KYTC, popup events are only for residents in the county hosting the event. Every county that does not have a licensing office receives at least two popup events each year.

Appointments at popup events are available on a first-come, first-serve basis and must be made online at drive.ky.gov. While the events are considered appointment only, staff may be able to accept some walk-ins, but there is no guarantee of service without an appointment.

Meade County has a popup event coming up on August 14. Breckinridge, Bullitt, and Hart counties have events in September, and LaRue County has an event in October. Find more information on popup events, as well as on services that do not require an office visit, at drive.ky.gov.