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Brad Richardson, President of Hardin Co. Chamber of Commerce, announces retirement

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After 10 years of service, the leader of the Hardin County Chamber of Commerce will retire.

It was announced Tuesday afternoon that Hardin County Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Brad Richardson would retire effective March 31st, 2021. Richardson joined the Chamber in 2011, helping the organization to become one of the largest Chamber’s in Kentucky.

In a statement, Richardson said it was a “privilege” to lead this organization during the past decade.

“The exceptional business and community leaders, the chamber’s Board of Directors and staff, and elected officials help make Hardin County a place we’re all proud to live and work,” he continued.

The Chamber says that a search committee has been formed, which will include current members of the Board of Directors, as well as President Circle members and chamber members at-large. Input is also being accepted from the community via a short survey.

HCS return coincides with opening of new Lincoln Trail Elementary

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When Hardin County Schools returned to in-person instruction yesterday, students of Lincoln Trail elementary returned to a building they had never been to before. After several years of development and construction, the new Lincoln Trail Elementary School was opened for students. And, as with other openings, students and staff observed health and safety guidelines.

District spokesperson John Wright

The new, state of the art building is located roughly a mile away from the original location, which was constructed in the early 1950’s. District officials say no plans have been made yet regarding the old building.

Radcliff woman elevated to council after councilmember death

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After 3 tries, Aundra Lett-Jackson is on the Radcliff City Council, though not in the way she or anyone envisioned. Though she finished 7th in voting, the untimely death of councilwoman Tanya Seabrooks elevated her to the final seat on the council, an opportunity she says will be used to further initiatives that Seabrooks focused on.

Jackson and her family have lived in Radcliff since 1977. Jackson had previously run 3 times for a seat.

Break-in at First Christian under investigation

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Authorities are looking for information after a break-in at an Elizabethtown church over the weekend. Elizabethtown Police say the incident occurred Friday around 1 am at First Christian Church, off of North Miles. Police say the individual threw an object through a window at the church, allowing them to enter the building. Authorities say several instruments were stolen as a result. No other details, including an ID on the suspect, have been released.

Lincoln Birthplace to temporarily close visitor center

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A major project will temporarily displace visitor services at the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Park. Park officials announced the installation of fire suppression systems last week, which will result in the temporary closure of the park’s visitor center.

Park Chief of Interpretation Stacy Humphries says the project is scheduled to be completed in roughly 4 months. The park has not had a system in place since the visitor center opened.