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Local realtors organization makes donation to Ward family

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With a local family receiving the news that their second daughter now has leukemia, a local organization, just like the community, is helping out. The Heart of Kentucky Association of Realtors has said they are donating $10,000 to the Ward family in the wake of their middle daughter, Adley, being diagnosed with a form of lymphoblastic leukemia.

Association president Mike Thomas say the group is also planning other events and fundraising events. The oldest daughter, Tenley, was slated to come home the day of Adley’s diagnosis.

Man wanted for Pennsylvania homicide found in Elizabethtown

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A man wanted for a Pennsylvania homicide was arrested following a pursuit through Elizabethtown. Wednesday night, Kentucky State Police observed a vehicle traveling eastbound on the Bluegrass Parkway at a high rate of speed.

Trooper Scotty Sharp

The vehicle collided with an EPD cruiser as it attempted to get onto I-65. Police apprehended the driver, Issac Sanchez, after a brief altercation. Sanchez was charged with a litany of offenses, including wanton endangerment, as well as fleeing or evading police. He is being held in the Hardin County Detention Center pending extradition.

Area students make list for U.S. Presidential Scholars program

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The annual list of U.S. Presidential Scholar candidates has been released, and several local students are featured on the extensive list. 7 high school students representing 4 different schools are included on the list, which includes over 100 candidates from Kentucky. 3 are students at Elizabethtown High School, 2 are from Fort Knox, and one each at LaRue County High School. The U.S. Presidential Scholar program is one of the county’s most prestigious honors for high school students. Students listed include:

  • Matthew Barnes, Elizabethtown High School
  • Matthew Dyer, Elizabethtown High School
  • Kristin Kolasheski, Fort Knox High School
  • Jazmine Moore, Elizabethtown High School
  • Sachaly Rosario Rivera, Fort Knox High School
  • Bella Thurman, LaRue County High School
  • Justin Winarkski, Breckinridge County High School

Area schools cancel in-person instruction over inclement weather

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It was a partial snow day for some students in our listening area today. School districts including Hardin, LaRue, Breckinridge and Meade county announced last night that in-person instruction would not take place today due to inclement weather. However, students will use NTI today. Each district has announced what groups or which students will log on. A complete list of school closure can be found on our website.

Organization prepares for different campaign amid pandemic

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The kickoff to Big Brothers Big Sisters won’t take place as normal this year. The annual event, which takes place today, will be held virtually in the wake of the pandemic. Spokesperson Michelle Critchelow says changes to the annual campaign will be discussed at the kickoff party today.

More information on the kickoff party today can be found by going to the Big Brothers Big Sisters website.