For the second day in a row, the state of Kentucky reported over 1,800 new cases of covid-19 in the Commonwealth. The state, and local communities continue to be hit hard. Lincoln Trail Health officials announced 156 new cases for the district, with the vast majority of them located in Hardin County, which nearly had 100 new cases yesterday alone. Meade County had 10 and LaRue confirmed 5.
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Hardin County and the surrounding area is preparing for Halloween tomorrow, and the Lincoln Trail District Health Department is letting those handing out candy know what they can do to help protect trick or treaters.
Public Information Officer Terrie Burgen also recommends trick or treating in small groups only, and with those who live in your own household, as well as continuing to wear protective face coverings. Hardin and LaRue are currently in the red zone, meaning there is a high risk of COVID transmission in those counties.
ELIZABETHTOWN (KY) — Two adults were killed after a wreck in Elizabethtown Thursday evening. Police were called to the intersection of Bacon Creek Road and Ring Road shortly after 4:30 pm.
The names of those involved will be released pending family notification.The intersection was shut down for an extended period last night. No other details surrounding the incident have been released.
HARDIN COUNTY (KY) — With almost 2 weeks of early voting behind us, Hardin county election officials have released some data on how many voters have taken part in the early voting period. Clerk Debbie Donnelly says 11,000 voters have come in to the clerk’s officer to vote, saying the process has allowed more flexibility for voters.
Early voting continues for two more weeks. Additionally, voting also is taking place at offices and locations this saturday and next, though times vary in different counties.
ELIZABETHTOWN (KY) — Members of city government in Elizabethtown spent part of their morning giving back. Members of the council, as well as administrative staff, met with various community organizations to pass out grants as part of money allocated to the local government through the CARES Act.
Streck says the $25,000 grant will help them to support residents in need of rent support and utility assistance, among other needs.
The group stopped at 6 different locations throughout the city, with another stop taking place at Mission Hope For Kids. Executive Director Nelle Thomas says the grant is more important than ever with the lack of donations during the pandemic.
The funds that were given out were secured by 2nd District Congressman Brett Guthrie.