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ELIZABETHTOWN (KY) — Kentucky State Police Post 4 will be participating in the National Drug Enforcement Agency’s take back program this weekend. KSP locations across the state will be taking part in the event tomorrow, which allows residents to get rid of old, expired, or potentially dangerous prescription drugs.
The event will take place at Post 4 Saturday, October 24th from 10 am to 2 pm.
As the week comes to a close, several school districts are making their decisions for how instruction will take place next week.
LaRue County superintendent David Raleigh announced last night that students would be able to return to in-person instruction for next week, after the state’s incidence rate map showed the county back down into the orange, meaning the county’s cases aren’t as high as last week. Meade County Schools says that since last week, their incidence rate has gone up. Officials with the district say their decision on instruction next week will likely be announced later today.
With October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, local medical officials are stressing the importance of screenings, as well as being familiar with the signs and symptoms associated with breast cancer.
Additional information on breast cancer, including more signs and symptoms, can be found on the American Cancer Society’s website.
The LaRue County Water District has received federal funds for a project. It was announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture awarded the water district with a $1 million grant, as well as a $2.8 million loan. The funds are designated to assist with the construction of a new elevated water tank, a booster pump station, tank refurbishments and a new office and maintenance building. A ground breaking ceremony for construction took place this past Friday.
While it’s not even Halloween yet, local officials are reminding that it’s never too early to prepare for Christmas. It was announced this week that tickets for the Christmas in the Park trolley would go on sale in the coming weeks. City events manager Sarah Vaughn says word is getting out early this year because of how popular the event has become.
Tickets for the event can be purchased starting November 6th on the Elizabethtown Events website. Vaughn says proper state and local health guidelines will be in place while individuals ride the trolley.
