President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump have tested positive for covid-19. It was announced by the President on Twitter last night that he and the First Lady had tested positive. A statement from the President’s doctor says they are both doing well and are isolating in the White House. Doctor Conley says he expects the President to continue to carry on his duties without disruption.
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Baptist Health Hardin will be offering a flu vaccine clinic this Saturday, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Physician Doug Ansert also notes that even perfectly healthy people can suffer from extreme complications from the flu, and that the vaccine is the best way to prevent such difficulties.
Vine Grove Police are investigating after a robbery last week. Last Friday, police say 3 individuals entered into the Hometown Liquors store in Vine Grove, armed and wearing head coverings.
Police Chief Ken Mattingly says an unspecified amount of money, alcohol, and smoking products were taken during the course of the robbery. Mattingly says anyone with information about the robbery is asked to contact law enforcement.
The Hardin County Schools Work Ethic Certification program will now play a larger role in elementary schools. Students and teachers will have defined curriculum that will serve to highlight and focus the great eight standards of the program.
More information about the program is available on the Hardin County Schools website.
A Vine Grove man was announced as just the 8th covid-19-related death for the U.S. military.
The Army Reserves announced this week that 1st Sergeant Mike Markins had died last week as a result of covid-19. According to a release, Markins served for 27 year in the military, active duty in the Air Force from 1990-1997, and in the reserves since 2000. He was awarded several oak leaf clusters during his service, including ones for Meritorious Service and Army Achievement. Markins had served in both civilian and military positions on Fort Knox. Markins was just 48 years old.