Breckinridge County has a new interim Sheriff after the retirement of controversial former Sheriff Todd Pate. Judge Executive Maurice Lucas appointed Billy Richardson in the role on Monday. Judge Lucas says he believes Richardson will bring a youthful energy to the position, and will be a good role model for children in the community. Richardson ran against Pate for the Sheriff position last election losing by only a few votes. Richardson will be on the ballot for the position in the elections this November.
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March 1-7, 2020 is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Kentucky. As part of severe weather awareness, a statewide tornado drill is scheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at approximately 10:07 a.m. EST/9:07 a.m. CST.
During the statewide tornado drill, outdoor warning sirens will sound, weather alert radio will activate and television and radio stations will broadcast the alert.
The drill is in partnership with the National Weather Service as well as the Kentucky Broadcasters Association.
At a meeting of the Elizabethtown City Council held last night, an ordinance that will change the name of a portion of an Elizabethtown street was read for the second time. The unanimously approved ordinance would change the name of the southernmost section of Woodland Drive to Craddock Court. This section connects to Cardinal Drive. The first reading of this ordinance took place in early February.
The Elizabethtown City Council voted last night to reappoint two members to the Elizabethtown Civil Services Commission. Rick Horn and former Elizabethtown mayor Edna Berger were reappointed to the commission for a term to end March 2, 2023. The discussion regarding the topic was brief, and the votes in favor of reappointment were unanimous. The role of a civil service commission is to impartially implement the policies and laws of a government, as well as to oversee hirings and promotions and promote the values of public service.
The Elizabethtown Police Department responded to Skaggs RV on Sunday in reference to two stolen travel trailers. According to Officer Chris Denham, surveillance video captured a light-colored, one-ton Dodge pickup truck and light-colored, one-ton Ford pickup truck hitching up to two brand new travel trailers, and driving off with them. The trailers are believed to be worth around $34,000 a piece. A criminal case has been opened for theft, but as of right now, there is no suspect information. Anyone who may be able to provide useful information is asked to contact the Elizabethtown Police Department, or Hardin County Crime Stoppers.