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Officials provide update on new trash cart roll-out

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Waste officials are continuing to answer the public about new trash carts. Officials say that while the orange trash carts continue to appear across Hardin County, the old carts aren’t ready to be picked up yet. Red River vice president Steve Smith says that crews are still working to get the new, bright orange carts distributed to customers within the Hardin County system. Smith says the old carts will be picked up as soon as distribution is complete.

The new carts are part of the new, 8-year franchise agreement with the county.

Bardstown teen arrested for attempted murder

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Tyran Maddox. Photo: Nelson County Jail

A Bardstown teen was arrested WEdnesday after allegedly shooting another. The Bardstown Police Department responded to the Speedy Mart at 603 Bloomfield Road on a report of shots fired. The 17-year-old victim, who had arrived at Flaget Memorial Hospital, had been shot in the left chest area. Following an investigation, suspect Tyran Maddox was located and arrested during a traffic stop a little before 1 a.m.

Maddox was taken to the Nelson County Jail and is being held on a $100,000 cash bond. He is charged with attempted murder, as well as wanton endangerment, 1st degree.

KSP hosts ‘Cover the Cruiser’ campaign in E’town

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Kentucky State Police Post 4 took part in a unique fundraising campaign this week. The Cover the Cruiser campaign was used to raise money for the Kentucky Special Olympics. Trooper Scotty Sharp says the 1-day event, which was held at the Five Star at the corner of St. John and Ring Road, raised over $1,000 for Special Olympics. The event was used as a substitute for the annual Torch Run, which had to be cancelled due to covid-19.

Knob Creek Tavern to receive overhaul with year-long rehab

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A significant Larue County tourism site is receiving a facelift. The Lincoln National Birthplace is planning to begin the Knob Creek Tavern Rehabilitation Project on August 3rd. The park’s Chief of Interpretation Stacey Humpherys says that the project has been in the works for a while, and that the nearly 90-year old structure needs it now more than ever.

“There will be a metal skeleton … inserted in to the structure,” Humphreys says. “That way, people can go in safely. Right now, currently, in it’s current condition, it is not safe for visitors to go in.”

The structure, which was built in 1933, was one of the first tourism sites dedicated to the legacy of the Lincoln family, Humphreys says. Once the project is complete, guests will be able to enter the building to see various exhibits about the Knob Creek farm.

The Park plans to celebrate with a grand reopening ceremony when work is completed in August of 2021.

Warm Blessings seeks volunteers for packing meals

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With an increased need and less volunteers available, Warm Blessings Soup Kitchen is hoping to get entire families involved with their mission. 

Spokesperson Donielle Lovell says that the Kitchen needs about 3-5 people to be able to put the boxes together. Altogether, Lovell says the committment isn’t a time consuming one.

Those interested in volunteering can contact the soup kitchen.