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Bruins back out on the field after being sidelined by quarantine

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After being sidelined for two weeks, Central Hardin’s football team is back on the field. The program had undergone quarantine for a period of two weeks after a member of the team tested positive for covid-19. When the district announced the case two weeks ago, spokesperson John Wright emphasized that the situation was not any one person’s fault.

The team missed two away games during that period–at Henry Clay and Butler. The Bruins will resume their season this Friday at home against Barren County.

President Trump back at WH after stay in hospital

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After spending the weekend in the hospital with covid-19, President Donald Trump returned to the White House yesterday.

The President left Walter Reed Medical Center after a 3 day stay to undergo treatment for the virus. In a tweet, the President thanked doctors for the treatments, saying that he felt much better. First Lady Melania Trump is also recovering from the virus at the White House. Several Trump administration officials have come forward with positive test results, including Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany.

Abound partners with HCS for 5th grade financial literacy

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A local financial institution has partnered with Hardin County Schools for financial literacy.

This fall, fifth grade students across the Hardin County School system will take part in financial literacy classes through Abound Credit Union. The financial institute implemented it’s services in the spring through online activities and assignments. Officials within the district say the the program for 5th graders is helpful, considering that financial education is already required for students as they continue on with their education, as well as already being required at the high school level.

The pilot program, which took place this past spring, involved only 3 schools.

V Corps uncases colors, celebrates end of standup on Friday

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While the official activation ceremony is still 2 weeks away, V corps took a big step on Fort Knox to end the week. The battalion uncased their flag during a ceremony Friday, flying their blue and white pentagon for the first time since 2013 and commemorating their end of the standup for headquarters.

V Corps Commanding General John Kolasheski

The Headquarter and Headquarter Battalion commander, Otha J. Holmes also spoke at the outdoor ceremony.

An official activation ceremony is scheduled to take place October 17th. V Corps was organized in France in 1918 during World War I.