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Bourbon-Tasting Event Comes to State Theater Tomorrow

A new bourbon centric event is coming to Elizabethtown.

The State Theater Wesbanco Gallery will be hosting a bourbon tasting program tomorrow. The event features the Bardstown Bourbon Company and Master Distiller Steve Nally. He will present bourbon recipes as well as bourbon-focused food pairings.

Also showing up is the Board & You, a restaurant that has plans of hitting the Elizabethtown restaurant scene in 2022.

For more information and to purchase tickets, simply call the state theater or visit the state theater’s Facebook page.

19-Year-Old Kayaker Found

The search for a kayaker who went missing Tuesday afternoon is over.

First responders received a call at 3:43 Tuesday afternoon in reference to a kayaker in distress. The area was thoroughly searched upon their arrival but the kayaker was not initially located.

At approximately 3:24 Wednesday afternoon, the body was located in approximately 20′ of water deceased. The deceased has been identified as 19-year-old Kenneth Robertson, a Hardin County resident.

Train Derailed in Colesburg

A CSX train carrying plastic pellets derailed in Colesburg last night around 8 p.m. According to CSX, there were 7 rail cars that derailed. They were not carrying hazardous material.

Officials from the city of Elizabethtown reported that I-65 was shut down in both directions between exits 91 and 105 just before 9 p.m. The roadway was closed for about an hour.

CSX states that they are focused on rebuilding the tracks and are working closely with local authorities. The cause of the derailment is still under investigation.

Cram the Cruiser is Back.

The Elizabethtown Police Department is ready to help send kids back to school. Their annual cram the cruiser school supply drive kicked off monday.

 Elizabethtown police officer Chris Denham says that there are four drop off locations at WalMart, Kroger, and the Elizabethtown Police department. They are looking for school supply donations. 

The drive will last until august 6th. All proceeds will go to benefit Elizabethtown Independent schools and Hardin County schools.