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E’town Wine Fest still planning to take place

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With many local and regional events canceling plans this year, the Elizabethtown Wine Fest is pushing forward with their event.

City Events Manager Sarah Vaughn says organizers are confident in their ability to host the event, even with health and safety mandates in place.

“We are confident that even if restrictions change, we are going to be able to hold the wine festival with social distancing and if masks are required,” she said.

Tickets to the annual festival will go on sale in the coming weeks, with presale options available for tasting and non-tasting. Many wineries are scheduled to appear, including the new Water’s Edge Winery. The event is currently scheduled for September 19th at Freeman Lake Park.

Hardin Co. man arrested after allegedly setting fire on mother’s property

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A Hardin county was arrested over the weekend after allegedly setting a fire at his mother’s residence.

Troopers with Kentucky State Police Post 4 arrived at the residence where the subject, Ryan Newton, was alleged to have destroyed various items belonging to his mother. Troopers made contact with Newton, who was upset and not responding when asked for his name and other information. Troopers observed damage to other items within the garage. At one point, Newton took gasoline and threw it on his mother’s car, with her and the fire nearby. Newton had to be forced to the ground after tensing his arms, refusing to put them behind his back while being arrested.

He was charged with wanton endangerment 1st degree, as well as criminal mischief and criminal trespassing. He was lodged in the Hardin County Detention Center.

ECTC open for distinguished alumni nominations

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Elizabethtown Community and Technical College is seeking nominations for their Distinguished Alumni and Lifetime Achievement Awards. Institutional Advancement Officer Megan Stith says that applications for nominations must be received by Friday, August 28th. Forms can be found on ECTC’s website. Award winners for both categories will be celebrated at a ceremony on November 5th.

With plateau in the past, Kentucky sees increase of COVID cases

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Kentucky is starting to see a rise in COVID-19 cases. Over the weekend, Governor Beshear announced 453 cases of the virus on Saturday and 277 on Sunday for a combined total of 730 weekend cases. With his new statewide mask mandate in place beginning last Friday, Beshear urges the use of masks to help lower the spread of the virus.

“The more people that wear masks, the more leaders who model wearing masks in any region of this state are going to be safer,” Beshear said Friday. “Those who don’t follow it or don’t model it… you’re just risking the lives, the economy, and the schooling of the people of your region.”

On Friday, Attorney General Daniel Cameron announced that he would ask the Scott County Circuit Judge who issued a temporary restraining order against Beshear’s executive orders to inspect this latest one.

Grayson County Sheriff announces COVID-19 diagnosis

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As COVID-19 cases continue to climb in the Commonwealth, a local elected official is sharing his own personal battle with the virus.

Grayson County Sheriff Norman Chaffins revealed in a Facebook post Sunday that he, his wife, and son had contracted the virus. The family had traveled to two western states in late June, only showing symptoms around July 4th. Chaffins explained that while his wife and son’s symptoms have been mild, his have been more severe, with fevers, intense stomach pain, headaches, and even hallucinations as some of the side effects. Chaffins concluded the post, encouraging individuals to wear their mask, not simply because it’s required, but because he feels it could save others from the pain he is experiencing.

Kentucky announced a combined 730 new cases over the weekend.

Chaffins’ original Facebook post can be found here