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Lincoln Trail District Health Department offering tetanus boosters

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The Lincoln Trail District Health Department is providing free tetanus boosters for area residents who have been impacted by floodwaters or are assisting in flood clean up efforts.

The health department will be administering free Tdap vaccinations from noon until 3:30 p.m. Thursday at the former West Point School building. The health department will then be administering Tdap shots at the Hardin County EMS building, located at 170 North Provident Way, from noon until 3:30 p.m. on Friday.

Recipients must be 18 years of age or older. The health department says you should consider getting a shot if it has been more than five years since your last tetanus booster. Contact the health department for more information.

E-Town Tourism welcomes feedback on outdoor music venue

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Elizabethtown Mayor Jeff Gregory says the city receives praise for the Elizabethtown Sports Park from people around the country, and now the city is on to the next big thing.

“We’re in a very good position with the Elizabethtown Sports Park to start looking at our next new project that’s going to continue that trend,” Gregory said “To bring money in from people and bring tourism and tourists in from all over the country, and even other countries for that matter, that would have never come to Elizabethtown, Kentucky, to Hardin County, or this region of the state of Kentucky, that’s extremely important.”

That next new project is the outdoor music venue being constructed at Buffalo Lake, which Gregory and Elizabethtown Tourism and Convention Bureau Executive Director Jana Clark provided an update on during the Hardin County Chamber of Commerce’s April luncheon Wednesday.

Gregory says the project accomplishes two goals for the city by creating an additional amenity for area residents as well as connecting Commerce Drive from Mulberry Street to Springfield Road.

Clark says when discussing the project with designers, E-Town Tourism wanted to create a guest experience that visitors would go away talking about.

“We needed a wow factor,” Clark said. “We don’t like to do stuff that people can do at any other place that they go. We needed a multi-use venue. We need to do stuff, more than just concerts. We also needed a venue where performers wanted to come.”

Clark says construction on the 10,000 seat venue is under way, with a goal for completion by October 2026. In the meantime, the city and E-Town Tourism want to hear from the community.

“Would your business like to partner with us at the amphitheater?” Clark said. “Do you have a product that you’d like to feature? Are you interested in a corporate box? Do you have a great idea for a name, or something that you’ve gone to another venue and you’ve done there that you would love for us to have here in this community?”

The Elizabethtown City Council this week approved an ordinance for general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $47 million for the project. The city says those bonds will be paid using proceeds from the music venue and other available resources. Contact E-Town Tourism for more information.

Spring turkey hunting season begins Saturday

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Hunters in Kentucky are gearing up for the General Spring Turkey Hunting Season, which opens up this Saturday.

The General Spring Turkey Hunting Season will run for 23 days, from April 12 until May 4. The statewide spring turkey harvest limit is two legal turkeys, which Kentucky Fish and Wildlife says “is defined as a turkey that is male or has a visible beard.”

The KFW Wild Turkey Program says an unusually high number of younger birds were found during winter netting and leg banding research, which aligns with productive hatching numbers in 2024. This year’s spring season should be favorable for younger or inexperienced hunters as younger birds are typically easier targets.

Turkey hunters are encouraged to visit the KFW’s Spring Hunting Guide, which has updated information on current regulations. Hunters may purchase their licenses and permits through the MyProfile portal on fw.ky.gov.

The commonwealth has many options for hunting on public lands. Go to the Wildlife Management Area and Public Lands Search under the Hunters tab on the KFW website to find a property near you.

E-Town Police hosting resource fair and 5K Wednesday

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The Elizabethtown Police Department invites the public to come together for a special event this Wednesday.

“Despite the recent crazy weather we have experienced in our region, we are still hosting the National Crime Victims Rights Week Resource Fair and 5K this Wednesday at the Elizabethtown Sports Park,” said EPD Public Information Officer Chris Denham.

The resource fair, which will feature local partners and helpful services available in the area, will begin at 5:30 p.m. The 5K, which is open to all ages and fitness levels, kicks off at 6:30.

“Prior to the race, both Chief Jeremy Thompson and Attorney General Russell Coleman will make remarks,” Denham said. “This is a free, family-friendly event, and snow cones and hot chocolate will be provided for all in attendance.”

Find the event page, which has the link to register via runsignup.com, on the Elizabethtown Police Department Facebook page.

Kentuckians urged to not take unnecessary risks as flood recovery continues

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Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear provided an update as communities across the commonwealth continue to see impacts from recent severe weather.

While rain has ceased and water has receded in many areas, several rivers and creeks remain at or above the flood stage. The National Water Prediction Service measured the Ohio River at McAlpine Lower at 67.85 feet Tuesday night, with a crest of 68.4 feet projected for Wednesday evening.

Search and rescue teams have performed 142 rescues and 272 evacuations. The Kentucky State Police has responded to nearly 19,000 calls for service. The governor says four people in four counties have been killed as a result of flooding. Kentuckians are urged to stay alert and watch for high water.

“The biggest concerns that we have right now are cars driving through water, are people going around barricades,” Beshear said. “I just saw a new story about another rescue that had to occur because someone drove around barricades. When you do that, you not only put your life in danger, you put the lives of everybody who’s coming to rescue you in danger.”

The governor reported that just over 2,600 people across the state were without power as of Tuesday morning. About 850 customers are without water, and boil water advisories are in effect for about 4,000 customers.

Kentuckians with non-life-threatening needs may contact the state’s Emergency Management Line at 502-607-6665, and those affected by the storms may reach the Disaster Distress Helpline at 1-800-985-5990. Kentuckians looking to support those in need may donate to the Team Kentucky Storm Relief Fund, more information on which is available at www.kentucky.gov.

Beshear declared a state of emergency ahead of the storms on April 2, and the White House approved Beshear’s request for an emergency disaster declaration on April 4. LaRue County approved a local state of emergency Tuesday.