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Recipients announced ahead of Friday’s Beacons of Light event

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The 3rd annual Beacons of Light celebration for Elizabethtown Community and Technical College takes place later this week. Organizers say the event, which will honor several inductees this year, highlights local black excellence in the community.

College Director of Cultural Diversity Jerisia Lamons says plans are in place to also honor individuals who passed away in the past year, including Bro. Jimmy Curl and former Radcliff councilwoman Tanya Seabrooks. The event premieres Friday at 7 pm on the college’s YouTube and Facebook page.

Hardin Co. man arrested after allegedly assaulting woman over 5 day period

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A Hardin county man has been arrested after allegedly assaulting a woman over a 5 day period. According to an arrest warrant, the victim had been unable to leave her residence by the suspect, Donald Lewis, beginning on February 16th. Lewis allegedly took the victim’s phone, not allowing her to contact police, and would not let her get onto work from home. The victim says she was assaulted from February 16th through February 21st, when she was able to flee. When police encountered her, the officer noted both eyes being black and blue, as well as blood in her eyes, in addition to swelling on her face and the victim complaining of a possible broken rib. She was transported to Baptist Health Hardin for further evaluation. Lewis was arrested and charged with unlawful imprisonment and assault 2nd degree. He was lodged in the Hardin county Detention Center.

Woman arrested after police find her by following a trail of blood

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An Elizabethtown woman was arrested for an alleged assault after police tracked her down by following a trail of blood. According to arrest records, police responded to Woodcreek Drive in Radcliff following a physical altercation, tracking down the victim near Elmwood Drive, where they observed severe cuts and lacerations to her left arm, thumb, and neck. The victim informed officers she knew where the incident took place but wasn’t familiar with the suspect. Police followed a trail of blood and located the suspect, Carissa Nelson. Nelson stated she had been in a physical altercation, suggesting that jewelry had caused the deep injuries to the victim, not a weapon. Nelson was arrested and charged with assault 2nd degree. She was lodged in the Hardin County Detention Center.

Phase 1C to begin March 1st

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Those in vaccine group 1C will soon be able to receive their vaccines. Governor Andy Beshear announced Monday that the state plans to begin vaccination of phase 1C on March 1st.

Also announced yesterday was the 6th straight week of declining cases numbers for the commonwealth. 530 new cases were reported for the state yesterday.

West 84 VFD receives federal grant for PPE

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An area volunteer fire department has received a federal grant for better protection against Covid-19. It was announced last week that the West 84 volunteer fire department in Big Clifty would receive over $4,000 to purchase new personal protective equipment. The FEMA grant will allow the department to purchase equipment to reduce the risk of Covid-19 exposure during medical runs. The grant announcement was made by Representative Brett Guthrie last week.