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Fatal Crash in Meade County

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A fatal collision took place last week in Meade County. Last Thursday, Kentucky State Police responded to a two-vehicle fatal collision on Kentucky 79 near Kentucky 313 in Brandenburg. Preliminary investigation indicates, a vehicle operated by 39-year-old Kristin Sowder of Brandenburg was traveling south on Kentucky 79, when for unknown reasons Sowder’s vehicle crossed the centerline into the path of a vehicle operated by 49-year-old Robert Stidham of Mauckport, Indiana. Sowder’s vehicle left the roadway and overturned, she was pronounced dead on the scene. A 4-year-old passenger was transported to Kosair Children’s Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The investigation remains ongoing.

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Lincoln Trail Elementary School Holiday Bazaar

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The Lincoln Trail Elementary School Holiday Bazaar will be held soon. Family resource coordinator Jennifer Williams stated, “We are going to have lots of handmade items, some unique items with wood working, as well as some things like Scentsy, Avon , basic baker, whippet, holiday spirit wear, and we are also going to have Christmas backdrops with some people that are used to taking photos. They do some photography on the side; they are going to be here to get a jumpstart on family Christmas cards.” It will be held next Saturday, November fifth from 8 am to 3 pm at the elementary school in Elizabethtown. All the money that is generated from the event will be used to support the boys and girls’ groups from the school that are sponsored by the resource center. For more information visit the Lincoln Trail Elementary School PTA Facebook page.

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Boos’ and Brews’ Event

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The Boos and Brews Karaoke Halloween party will be held tonight on Fort Knox. Fort Knox Garrison Commander, Colonel Lance O’Bryan stated, “Head over to Sam Adams brew house for the boos and brews karaoke Halloween party. Grab you a burger, grab you a brew, dress up. There will be a costume contest that starts at ten. Even more fun than that will be singing your favorite Halloween themed tunes.” The event will be held from 7 pm to midnight. Admission to the event is free and open to the public. For more information visit the Fort Knox Family and MWR Facebook page.

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CASA of the Heartland Mural

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Casa of the heartland is unveiling a mural next week. The mural will be unveiled next Thursday, November third, at the casa of the heartland building in Elizabethtown from 8 to 11 am. Executive director Norma Hatfield stated, “We got a grant through the fort Knox spouses community club, which allowed us to do this. We are so excited that folks are going to see a little more about the kiddos that we serve, since we can’t show their faces. For me, what i like to think about is that, whenever anyone walks in or out of the office, it serves as a reminder that these kids leave an imprint on our hearts and minds.” The mural consists of hand prints of local children served by the organization. Casa purpose with this is, to help raise awareness of child abuse and neglect in Hardin County.

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Sportsplex Spooktacular 2022

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The Sportsplex Spooktacular is this weekend. It will be held tomorrow from 2 to 5 pm at the Sportsplex in Elizabethtown. General Manager of the Bluegrass Sportsplex, Dustin Shepherd stated, “This is going to be a wonderful, free family and community event. We will have games, inflatables and yes, a ton of candy. We will also have concessions and Dewsters homemade ice cream, available for purchase during the event. We do ask that with the large traffic volume, you remain patient and stay alert of all the pedestrians walking to and from the event.” For more information visit the Quicksie 98.3 Facebook page.

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