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Bardstown Burglary Busted

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A man attempting to steal a money drawer in Bardstown has been arrested. 

At 12:06 a.m. this morning, Bardstown Police were dispatched to American Rental located at 1220 East John Rowan on a burglary alarm. Officers located a Jacob Johnson who held a locked metal money drawer that was severely damaged. Upon reviewing security footage at American Rental, Johnson could be seen prying the door open, seizing the money drawer and fleeing. Johnson was arrested on three outstanding warrants, two previous burglaries, and charged with burglary in the third degree.

Hardin County Schools Appoints Sherry Barnes to Board

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The Hardin County Board of Education has appointed Sherry Barnes to represent Division I. Mark Casey, who previously held the position, resigned in mid-July. 

“She has an extensive education background and is excited to be on the board, and we are thrilled that she has the experience that she does, and her kind personality, and she will do great things as a member of the Hardin County Board of Education,” Community Relations Specialist John Wright stated. 

Barnes is a graduate of Fort Knox High School, and has previously served as an associate professor at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College.

Bardstown Shooting: One Male Dead

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A shooting in Bardstown has left one dead.

Yesterday, Bardstown Police responded to a shots fired run in the 200 block of Camptown Road. They found a male suffering from a gunshot wound. He was airlifted to the University of Louisville hospital, where he later died.

The identity has not been released pending family notifications.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Bardstown Police Department at (502) 348-6811 or the anonymous tip line at (502) 348-4327.

Park and Ride to Close Next Week

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The East Dixie Park and Ride in Elizabethtown will be closed next week, September 13-17, to complete renovations.

“It has been under renovation since June with adding sidewalk and expanding the entrance. Next week, the Park and Ride will be closed to be repaved and finish the project,” says  Elizabethtown City Council member, Amy Inman.

The vacant lot adjacent to the Fire Station #2 will be available for anyone who needs to utilize the parking lot.