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A Post 4 trooper has been named to the Kentucky State Police honor guard. It was announced yesterday that trooper Jakob Clemens was of the 3 troopers named to the prestigious group.
In addition to the duties Sharp mentioned, the honor guard also stands by the coffin of retired officers once they pass, showing the solidarity the organization has with the family in their time of grief.
Cases of covid-19 had steadily grown over the past few days in Kentucky. Yesterday, officials announced 3,784 new cases of the virus, in addition to 29 new virus related deaths. An as the cases have increased, so too has the positivity rate, now at 9%. Locally, Hardin county reported 125 new cases Wednesday, accounting for 217 combined cases since Tuesday. Meade county reported 29, and LaRue reported 15.
End of the year celebrations sometimes include the use of fireworks, and law enforcement in Elizabethtown is offering up some reminders should residents light fireworks themselves.
In addition, state law requires that those purchasing or igniting the fireworks be 18 years old.
Ahead of the new year, a position on the Elizabethtown board of education is open. The district announced in a Facebook post this week that it would be seeking an individual to fill the vacancy until the regular election in November of this coming year. The position does have a few baseline requirements: you must be 24 years of age, be a registered voter within the school district and precinct, as well as completing the annual in-service training. Those interested are directed to contact the Elizabethtown board of education.
The passing of Hardin county’s EMS service’s medical director was highlighted during Governor Andy Beshear’s briefing this week. It had been announced last week that Dr. Donald Miller had passed away after a battle with covid-19 at bowling green medical center. Hardin county EMS had announced his passing last week on a Facebook post.
