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June 12th – Free dump day for Hardin County residents Saturday

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Hardin County residents will have an opportunity to haul away some of their larger items tomorrow. Hardin County Solid Waste and Recycling will be holding another free dump day tomorrow. While the event is free, Solid Waste and Recycling director Stephanie Givens says that there are some restrictions as to who or what can take advantage of the event.

“We’re going to be doing this for all Hardin County resident only, [so] no commercial businesses or contractors,” she explained. “We will not be taking any tires, batteries, or any free-flowing liquids at this time. If you have any refrigerators or air conditioners, [you’ll] need to make sure that the Freon has been removed and that the proper stamp has been applied”

Additionally, those with trailers are asked to cover and contain their items.

The event will run from 7 a.m. until 1 p.m. Additional information can be found on the Hardin County government’s website.

June 12th – Beshear updates public on COVID; Jefferson Davis statue

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In his evening press conference last night, Governor Andy Beshear announced that there are 11,945 cases of COVID-19 in the Commonwealth. There were only 69 new cases announced yesterday, but the Governor says this is due to a database error.

It is believed that at least 3,379 Kentuckians have recovered from the virus, however there were nine new deaths announced on Thursday, bringing the state’s total to 493. The update portion of the conference was short, but the governor gave an update on a vote before the state’s Historic Properties Advisory Council on whether or not to remove the Jefferson Davis statue located in the Capitol’s Rotunda.

“It is long past due to remove a statue that some kids who come into this capitol, a capitol that is supposed to be the people’s house and there for everybody, see as a symbol that they don’t matter,” Beshear said.

The Governor went on to say that he expects a bipartisan vote from the council to approve the removal of the statue.

June 11th – Healthy at Work schedule allows local distillery to reopen

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For the first time in months, Boundary Oak Distillery is reopen for tours. As part of the state’s Healthy at Work plans, distilleries were included in reopening plans that took effect earlier this week. Boundary Oak owner Brent Goodin says that while the business is open once again, customers should call ahead to make arrangements.

“We want groups that come together to stay together,” Goodin said. “No more than 10 at a time.”

Boundary Oak last conducted tours of the Radcliff craft distillery back in March. But even with the limited number of customers allowed, Goodin says that the distillery’s gift shop and tasting bar will be open for customers.

June 11th – Elizabethtown Independent announces new superintendent

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Elizabethtown Independent Schools has selected their new Superintendent, one that will be a familiar face to students and faculty alike. The district named assistant superintendent Kelli Bush as their new Superintendent at an event at Elizabethtown High School Wednesday night. In her remarks, Bush noted that the atmosphere an environment at the district is special.

“The culture is all about one family,” she said. “it is about being unified; it is about community.”

Bush went on to say that unlike other districts, students at Elizabethtown have a unifying identity throughout their entire educational journey.

“From the time that you’re in preschool or a kindergarten when you enter into this district, to the time when you graduate as a 12th grader, you are a Panther,” Bush explained.

Bush has been with the district for a number of years, previously serving as the principal of Morningside Elementary, as well as he most recent role in Elizabethtown’s central office. She replaces outgoing principal Jon Ballard, who is retiring.

June 11th – New COVID cases for state; local community

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Governor Andy Beshear announced 191 new cases of COVID-19 for the Commonwealth yesterday. Governor Beshear once again stressed the importance of testing for residents as experts begin watching for a second spike in cases.

“Not only will this bring you piece of mind and ensure that you’re not spreading it to other people, it also helps us as a state have the data that we need,” Beshear said.

On a local level, five new cases of the virus were announced yesterday. The Lincoln Trail District Health Department confirmed the new cases Wednesday afternoon, with cases being confirmed in Hardin, LaRue, Marion and Washington counties. In total, the department has seen 251 cases. When it comes to the demographics of the cases, officials say that while the age of patients might vary, the gender of those infected is lopsided.

“Most cases in our area are between the ages of 20 and 69,” Senior community epidemiologist Lyndsey Blair stated. “The average age of [COVID] onset is 46.2 years. There is a significant difference in which gender tests positive for COVID-19. Females comprise 61% of the cases in LTDHD.|

Elsewhere, Breckenridge County health officials confirmed just one new case Wednesday, bringing their total number of cases to 23.