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Vine Grove man is the U.S. military’s 8th COVID death

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A Vine Grove man was announced as just the 8th covid-19-related death for the U.S. military.

The Army Reserves announced this week that 1st Sergeant Mike Markins had died last week as a result of covid-19. According to a release, Markins served for 27 year in the military, active duty in the Air Force from 1990-1997, and in the reserves since 2000. He was awarded several oak leaf clusters during his service, including ones for Meritorious Service and Army Achievement. Markins had served in both civilian and military positions on Fort Knox. Markins was just 48 years old.

Radcliff school board candidate under fire for Facebook post

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A Radcliff man running for the Hardin County School Board is being criticized after a social media post. An image shared by John Flanagan, a candidate for the Board of Education, began to spread through Facebook earlier this week that many have said promotes a negative stereotype of North Hardin. Flanagan, though, says it was rooted in sarcasm.

Additional posts made by Flanagan on his personal page also sparked criticism. Flanagan is running for division 1, which represents the schools in the North end of the county.

Grayson Co. manufacturer announces over 20 new jobs

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Leitchfield will be seeing some new, high paying jobs in the near future.

Xtreme Fabrication, through Governor Andy Beshear’s office, announced Wednesday 25 new, high paying jobs for their Leitchfield facility over the next few years. In addition, the size of the facility will also expand, adding a 7,200 square foot addition to its existing building. The fabricator and machine shop will also see the addition of a new CNC plasma cutting machine.

The company has been doing business in Grayson county since 2007.

Residents rally to show support, raise awareness about library closure

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The rain held off for a time last night, as roughly 50 residents rallied at the corner of Dixie and Lincoln Trail Boulevard, raising awareness about the North Branch of the Hardin County Public Library’s closure, as well as the frustration some residents had with the decision.

Radcliff Mayor J.J. Duvall
RSBA President T.W. Shortt

The next step, leaders say, is forging a good relationship with the library.The branch closed earlier this month after a vote by the Library Board of Trustees.

RPD: Man arrested after pursuit on Dixie

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After a car chase, officers with the Radcliff Police Department made an arrest Monday evening.

According to arrest citations, officers observed the suspect, Marcel Ditto, make a u-turn on northbound 31W, then quickly accelerate, causing the back tires to spin out on the asphalt. A pursuit began, but had to be terminated due to heavy traffic and slippery roadways. Ditto continued north on South Wilson Road, and attempted to turn onto Logan Street, but lost control of his vehicle, causing him to go off the road. Ditto tried to escape, but was unable to due to having no tire traction on the grass. Ditto was apprehended, and a passenger in the vehicle told police that he had been in fear for his life and safety due to riding with Ditto.

Ditto was charged with wanton endangerment, fleeing or evading police, criminal mischief, and reckless driving. He was lodged in the Hardin County Detention Center.