A Leitchfield man was shot with a pellet rifle on Sunday due to an altercation that had transpired. 38-year-old Nathan Denham was shot in the arm outside a residence on Maple Street in Leitchfield after an argument had occurred. Denham was transported to Baptist Hardin Health to be treated for his injuries. Joshua Rhodes and Michael Abell have been arrested as suspects in the case. Both face charades of 2nd degree assault. The investigation is still ongoing.
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The Battle of the Badges continues. American Red Cross is hosting a blood drive at the Pritchard Community Center this Friday. The event will be held from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Please call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit RedCrossBlood.org to schedule an appointment.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is advising people to postpone vehicle registrations, transfers, and vehicle titling for a week.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet switched to a new system and has encountered unexpected problems. The original system had been in place for 40 years and was due for an update according to the cabinet.
There have been intermittent issues with the new program which has made vehicle transactions unavailable.
They have said that if it is urgent to contact your local clerk’s office to ensure it is open for non-vehicular business and be prepared for delays. Citizens can also renew vehicle registration online at Drive.Ky.Gov
Hardin County residents will have an opportunity to get rid of hazardous waste safely and locally.
Metalsa in Elizabethtown will be holding a hazardous waste and prescription drug disposal on August 7th. Here residents will be able to dispose of common items such as smoke detectors, household cleaners, pesticides, bleaches, and more.
The event will be held from 8 to 2 at 750 North Black Branch Road. For more information on this event, visit the City of Elizabethtown’s Facebook page.
Hardin County Schools is offering an application assistance event this Wednesday at the College View Campus. From 8 am to 5 pm representatives from Hardin County Schools will help people with submitting an application.
Community Relations Specialist John Wright says that “…completing a job application can sometimes be intimidating for some people when using a computer. This event will provide assistance to those who would like to work in a rewarding, student-centered environment.”
Attendees should bring photo identification, the names and contact information for three professional references and a list of prior work experience.