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Instructions for Absentee Voting

The last day to request an absentee mail in ballot is coming up next week. Hardin county clerk Debbie Donnelly stated, “the mailed excused that you apply for online ends October the 25th, that is next Tuesday at 11:59 PM.” Following the mail in deadline, traditional absentee voting registration will begin. Donnelly continued, “The 26th will start the in-house excused absentee ballot, and what you will do is come to the clerk’s office from 7:45 AM until 4:30 PM and that is excused like the mail in ballots are. The deadline for those is November the 2nd. For more information visit The Hardin County Clerk’s Office Facebook page.

Elizabethtown High School Student Hit by Car

An Elizabethtown High School Student was hit by a car yesterday. The student was crossing US-62 when they were struck by the car, according to the Elizabethtown Independent School District. The student was transported to the hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries. The school wants to remind the public to abide by school zone speeds and watch for students.

Larue County Man Charged with Murder

A Larue County man was arrested for murder yesterday. Thirty-six-year-old Joshua Woolford was arrested for the murder of his wife.  In June of 2019, Kentucky State Police responded to a house fire, identifying a deceased, Chasidy Woolford in the residence. He is currently being lodged at the Larue County Detention Center.

Fatal Crash in Meade County

A fatal crash occurred in Meade County on Monday. Kentucky State Police responded to a two-vehicle collision Monday evening. The preliminary investigation revealed that, a vehicle operated by thirty-five-year-old Saffire Doss of Louisville was traveling north on Dixie Highway when she crossed over the center line and struck a vehicle operated by sixty-four-year-old Dianna McMahan of falls of rough. Doss was pronounced dead on the scene by the Meade County coroner. The investigation is ongoing.

Rider Building Renovations

The Rider building was recently sold and is now being renovated. The building, located in downtown Elizabethtown, is being turned into an upscale residence, restaurant bar, and lounge. The first floor will feature the restaurant bar and lounge with commercial space and outdoor seating. The second floor is being used as residential units with five one room suites and a two-room efficiency residence. There are sixteen on-site parking spaces and public parking directly across the street.