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Two local students have been named semifinalists in a national scholar’s program. Community Relations Specialist for The Hardin County School System, John Wright stated, “Central Hardin High School students Anna Hinkle and Jacob Jiranek have been named semifinalists for the 2023 Coca-Cola Scholars Program. They will move to the next round of the selection process to possibly become a Coca-Cola Scholar and receive a $20,000 college scholarship.” The Coca-Cola Scholars Program is the largest corporate sponsored, achievement based scholarship in the country. This phase will include submission of essays, a recommendation, and a transcript to be reviewed before 250 regional finalists are announced in January. 150 coke scholars will be announced in March, receiving a 20,000-dollar college scholarship and a Coca-Scholars weekend in Atlanta.

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Kentucky State Police Post Four is holding a donation event this week. They are holding a Cram the Cruiser event with nonperishable food items to help families all over Kentucky with a holiday meal. It will be held at the Kroger on Dolphin Drive on Friday from 10 am to 4 pm.

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A local nonprofit is hosting a donation event this weekend. Give270, will be holding a fast relief day this coming Sunday. Fast relief day is a part of a greater fundraiser occurring next month from December 1st to the 15th, to help combat local food insecurity. They are encouraging people to fast for 1 or 2 meals and donate the money saved to a local charity. To find out more information visit the city of Elizabethtown Government Facebook Page or go to give270.org.

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