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December 18, 2019

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Hardin County native Daniel Cameron was sworn in yesterday as the Attorney General for the state of Kentucky. Cameron defeated Democrat Greg Stumbo in the November 5th election to take the role that would have been left vacant by Governor Elect and former Attorney General Andy Beshear. The Attorney General is typically sworn in early in the year following the election.

Central Hardin High School will be hosting a volleyball camp later this month. The camp takes place on December 27 and 28, and is for third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth grade kids. The deadline to reserve a spot with payment is December 20th. More information can be found on the Central Hardin High School Volleyball Facebook page.

The Central Hardin High School Choir will be giving a public performance this week. The concert will take place in the center court of Towne Mall in Elizabethtown. There will be a medley of Christmas music, and the choir will be dressed as Christmas characters.

December 17, 2019

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A tragic automobile collision took two lives yesterday morning. The Elizabethtown Police Department responded to the 2500 block of Leitchfield Road at around 11 AM. Preliminary investigation showed that a vehicle being driven by 17-year-old John “JT” Wigelsworth was traveling on US 62 and went into a skid, causing it to enter the opposing lane and strike a van driven by 79-year-old Louise Pullen. The two were pronounced deceased at the scene. Wigelsworth was a senior at Central Hardin High School, and Pullen was a former bus driver for Hardin County Schools. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.

A Radcliff man has been arrested on kidnapping and other charges. According to a release from the Shepherdsville Police Department, 22-year-old Joshua Reynolds stole a vehicle with a thirteen month old child inside from in front of the UPS store on Adam Shepherd Parkway. A traffic stop was attempted on the vehicle, but Reynolds attempted to flee. He eventually lost control of the vehicle, drove off the right side of the rode, and came to a rest. He was taken into custody without further incident, and the child in the vehicle was unharmed. Reynolds is charged with theft by unlawful taking, kidnapping, fleeing or evading, reckless driving, wanton endangerment, no operator’s license, and DUI.

The Elizabethtown Police Department responded to a drunk driving incident Sunday night in front of GC Burkhead Elementary School. Michael Williams, who was heavily intoxicated, was driving down St. John road when he crossed the center line and struck another vehicle. As a result, the other driver was transported to Hardin Memorial Hospital for treatment. Williams breath alcohol level was more than two and a half times over the legal limit. He has been lodged in the Hardin County Detention Center.

Elizabethtown Community and Technical College is seeking nominations for their Beacons of Light Award. The award celebrates local black citizens who are heroes in their communities. Submissions must be limited to 300 words or less, and can be submitted to jlamons0001@kctcs.edu.

Kentucky State Police Post 4 will be hosting their Shop with a Trooper event next Monday at the Leitchfield Wal-Mart. There will be pizza and drinks, as well as an opportunity to visit with Santa. The post is still accepting monetary donations for the event in order to shop more for the kids. Donations can be made by calling Post 4, or can be dropped off at the new post location on New Glendale Road.

December 16, 2019

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The Nelson County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information regarding a possible car theft suspect. According to the department, a vehicle was left abandoned in the median of Bluegrass Parkway around the sixteen-mile marker on Friday. Upon officer’s arrival, there was no one around the vehicle and the driver’s side front tire was blown out. Officers ran the vehicle and it came back stolen, reportedly on December 9th, to the Louisville Metro Police Department. No one was found walking in the immediate area. If there is any information regarding a stranded motorist that was given a ride, please contact the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office.

Hardin County Schools has announce their pre-school and kindergarten early registration dates for the 2020-2021 school year. The registration will be held on Friday, March 6th, 2020 between 9 AM and 2 PM at all elementary schools except Meadow View, Radcliff, Woodland, and Vine Grove, which will take place at North Park Elementary. Children who will be five years of age on or before August 1st, 2020 are eligible for kindergarten for the 2020-2021 school year. More information can be found under the parents tab at hardin.kyschools.us.

Work on the Cardinal Drive realignment project in Elizabethtown will include closing a portion of Woodland Drive behind Hardin Memorial Hospital later this week. According to the Department of Transportation, construction on the new connection at the US 31W and Diecks Drive traffic signal will take place on Wednesday and Thursday, December 18 and 19, with closure starting at approximately 8 AM on Wednesday. Traffic to the hospital emergency room will still be accessible via Cardinal Drive, as it always has been. No specific detour will be utilized for this work, and signs and message boards will be placed to identify the change to any traffic pattern.

Helping Hand of Hope will be hosting their turkey and ham giveaway tomorrow from 10 AM until 3 PM. Those picking up an item must provide a valid photo ID. There will be a limit of one per household, and there will be no choices, as all participants will be given one or the other. The giveaway is open to anyone in Hardin County while supplies last. This will be a drive through event, and items will only be given out in the parking lot, not inside.  

December 13, 2019

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Two wanted individuals have been taken into custody. Michael Bayne and Kayla Boone, also known as Kayla Reynolds, who were recently featured on Hardin County Crime Stoppers, are now in custody. Boone was arrested by the Elizabethtown Police Department for receiving stolen property, assault, and fleeing or evading police, while Bayne was arrested by the Radcliff Police Department for trafficking methamphetamine. Anyone with tips regarding any current or new crimes should contact Hardin County Crime Stoppers.

The Grayson County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information after a convenience store was robbed at gunpoint. According to a press release from Sheriff Norman Chaffins, the clerk at the Smitty City Convenience Store advised that a male subject entered the store on Tuesday night wearing a dark ski mask and demanded money from the register. The clerk complied, but was still struck in the back with the weapon the suspect was carrying. The suspect fled the store with the cash in an unknown direction. Anyone with information regarding the crime is encouraged to contact the Grayson County Sheriff’s Office.

The Elizabethtown Lions Club will be hosting their annual spaghetti dinner, one of their biggest fundraisers, tonight at Central Hardin High School from 5 PM- 8 PM. Tickets are $6.50 for adults, $5.50 for students, and kids five and under are free. The meal comes with spaghetti, garlic toast, salad, and a drink. Funds from the event will go towards eyesight preservation efforts in the community.

Saint James Catholic School in Elizabethtown announced their first tuition scholarship, established by Brian and Lindsey Alicna. The scholarship is in honor of Brian’s sister Amy, who passed away as a sixth-grader at Saint James in 1986. Conditions for the scholarship are membership at Saint James Catholic Church, and a real financial need for the assistance. More information can be found by contacting Saint James, or applying for the scholarship at ceflou.org. The applications open on December 15th.

Elizabethtown Community and Technical College will begin offering commercial driver’s licensing classes next year. There is already a waiting list to get into the class. The program had a tractor and trailer donated to them by Nall’s Specialized Hauling, and also will make use of a CDL simulator. More information can be found under the Workforce Solutions tab at elizabethtown.kctcs.edu.

The seventh annual Christmas with Kory Caudill and Friends concert will be held at First Christian Church in Elizabethtown this Saturday. The show begins at 7:30 PM. Tickets range from $13-$15 and can be purchased at the door or online at fccetown.com.

December 12, 2019

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More information has come forward regarding the shoplifters at Kroger on Dolphin Drive. According to the Elizabethtown Police Department, the five suspects have been identified as Kimberly Coffer of Nevada, and Antoinette Avant, Jocelyn Jackson, Elena Rios, and Kanisha Price, all of Illinois. The total value of items stolen by the crew is over $25,000. During the investigation, officers learned that some of the individuals had used multiple aliases during previous court appearances. Officer Chris Denham had one simple message for the suspects, and any others who may try their hand at shoplifting, stating, “If you come to Elizabethtown and steal from our business or our citizens, we will arrest you and you will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.”

The Elizabethtown Planning Commission met on Tuesday and discussed several potential building projects for the future. There were preliminary plans set in place for a truck stop owned by RaceTrac Petroleum to be put at East Dixie and Lincoln Parkway. The facility will include spots for trucks to park overnight, but will not include repair facilities for the trucks or showers for drivers. Also discussed were plans for the future of the former McDonalds building at 900 North Mulberry Street, which will become a Dollar General, replacing the location already in existence on North Mulberry.

The Radcliff Veterans Center has been working on an artistic project with some of the residents. The residents, as well as staff and musical professionals, have written and recorded twelve songs. A record was made of the songs, and the album launch concert is scheduled for February 22nd, 2020.

Nolin RECC is now accepting applications for the Washington Youth Tour. Five high school juniors whose parents receive electrical service through Nolin will spend June 19th through the 25th touring various landmarks in Washington D.C. The five youth that are selected this year will join more than 1,500 students and over 250 chaperones from cooperatives around the country. More details can be found by calling the Nolin office.