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E’town man arrested after alleged assault

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An Elizabethtown man was arrested after an alleged domestic incident involving a girlfriend.

According to arrest citations, police were dispatched to the residence of Travis England on December 6th, who was allegedly having a domestic dispute with his girlfriend. Upon arrival, the victim told deputies what had transpired. The victim stated that around 3 am, England woke up suddenly, and began accusing the victim of stealing his belongings and letting people into his house. The victim fled to the bathroom but England followed, positioning himself between her and the door. England threatened the life of both the victim and himself if she did not tell him the truth, and she eventually agreed with the accusations so he would let her out.

Afterward, the victim found England attempting to tamper with her vehicle so she could not leave. She tried anyway and England took her to the ground, choking her before she managed to get free and drive away. England was apprehended on Thursday, and faces charges of strangulation, kidnapping, assault, and terroristic threatening. England was out on bond after another alleged assault that took place back in November.

He is lodged in the Hardin County Detention Center.

E’town mayor to receive increased salary — in 2 years

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The next mayor of Elizabethtown will see a salary increase for the position. After years of talk, the city council held a first reading of an ordinance Monday to increase the mayor’s annual compensation. The amount now will be set to the maximum amount listed by the Kentucky Department of Local Government for fiscal year 2022. Councilman Marty Fulkerson says the change makes sense given what the role has evolved into.

Fulkerson and other councilmembers stressed that the change is not effective immediately, and would take effect after the next election in 2022, as KRS statutes don’t allow for compensation to be adjusted for a sitting official. The maximum amount of compensation set by the department for fiscal year 2020 is $77,624.

LTDHD: New quarantine guidance from CDC

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Local health departments are making people aware of new quarantine guidance from the Centers for Disease Control. Lincoln Trail spokesperson Terrie Burgan says that individuals who are considered close contacts with no symptoms should quarantine for 10 days, but that time period drops if the person tests negative.

Burgan stresses that if you’re considered a close contact and are around at-risk individuals, the quarantine period should be the full 14 days.

With health and safety in mind, malls prepare for Santa meet and greet’s

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Covid-19 has cancelled many things this year, but one thing it can’t take away is the annual meet and greet with the man in red. Towne mall will once again host Santa Claus this year, but health and safety measures will be taken. For starters, children will still be able to meet with the man himself, but through a contactless experience. That means no sitting on Santa’s lap. Parents are strongly encouraged to make reservations for a meet and greet by going online to whereisSanta.com. Santa and his Elves will undergo daily health screenings and measures as directed by the CDC. But, most importantly, kids will still be able to share their wish lists with Santa.

New Vine Grove councilmembers sworn in

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Though the new members are not officially seated until January, new Vine Grove City Council members were recently sworn in. New councilwoman Selena Hudson says she feels like she has a lot to offer the city.

Hudson also says that right now, she believes that the biggest problem in vine grove right now is the City Hall building, and working to explore options on what the city can to do improve the environment for city workers. New councilman Lonnie Dennis was sworn in earlier this week.