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January 17, 2020

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Two Elizabethtown residents were arrested by the Vine Grove Police Department yesterday for a burglary that took place in December. According to a press release from the department, on December 23rd, 2019, the victim filed a report with the department in reference to property and money that was removed from their Vine Grove home. Investigation showed evidence of forced entry. Yesterday, with the assistance of Hardin County Probation and Parole, the Vine Grove Police Department, in collaboration with the Elizabethtown Police Department, executed a search warrant on James Reed, 28, and Trista Crooks, 35. The departments recovered money, evidence of the incident, and possible items relating to a previous unreported burglary at the same residence. Both suspects were charged with burglary and theft by unlawful taking. They are lodged in the Hardin County Detention Center, and the investigation is ongoing, pending further arrests.

The Larue County Fiscal Court passed a resolution earlier this week that will serve as a stance of support for the second amendment. The second amendment sanctuary resolution is a statement from the county that they will not stand for the second amendment being altered or not honored in the county. The resolution will be sent to government officials in the state of Kentucky to let them know the stance of Larue County on the matter.

The Central Kentucky Community Foundation will be hosting a workshop next week in an attempt to help high school seniors apply for scholarships. The Scholarship Central Workshop will be taking place on Tuesday, January 21st at 6 PM and will be located at the Central Kentucky Community Foundation’s Home of Philanthropy Community Hall. This is for high school seniors and anyone enrolling in Elizabethtown Community and Technical College, which means adult students can attend as well. The Foundation will be providing assistance in applying for more than $400,000 worth in local scholarships. Participants need to bring their own device to fill out the forms. More information can be found by visiting ckcf4people.org.

Tune in to Community Forum this weekend to hear Vine Grove Mayor Pam Ogden talk about her first year in office.

January 16, 2020

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In the days following the announcement that West Point Independent Schools would be discussing entering into negotiations with Hardin County Schools for the purpose of a merger, interim superintendent Sally Sugg discussed some of the difficulties she sees members of the district facing as talks proceed. Sugg predicts that adults in the community will have the most trouble with a transition, considering how much history people in the community have with the school, as some families go back multiple generations of attending West Point. However, Sugg is confident that the students are resilient and strong enough to make the transition without much difficulty. The next board meeting for the district will be held on January 28th, and the public is invited to attend.

A Radcliff man was arrested earlier this week after his part in a verbal altercation. According to arrest citations, Isaac Patterson of Radcliff was involved in a verbal argument over his continued drug use when he became outraged. Patterson told the victim, his mother, that he was going to take a knife and stab her to death while she was asleep. When police arrived, they found Patterson rolling a blunt with marijuana in plain view on the table. Patterson was charged with terroristic threatening, as well as possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. He is lodged in the Hardin County Detention Center.

The artistic community of Elizabethtown will be on display tonight at the Hardin County Schools Performing Arts Center as The Novel Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: The Sign of Four, opens at the theater. The show will run tonight, where house opens at 6:30 PM, and through this weekend with a matinee on Sunday, then next week from Thursday to Sunday with the same hours. Tickets and prices can be found online at thepac.net.

January 15, 2020

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The West Point Independent School District sent home a letter with students yesterday afternoon stating that the district is adding an item to their next Board Meeting being held on January 28th. This item concerns the district entering into negotiations with Hardin County Schools for the purposes of a potential merger. The Kentucky Board of Education recommended this course of action last year. A copy of the letter, which outlines the reasons the merger may be necessary, is available for viewing on the West Point Independent Schools Facebook page. Hardin County Schools spokesman John Wright and West Point Independent Interim Superintendent Sally Sugg both spoke positively of the potential merger. The public is invited to attend the board meeting being held on January 28th.

Sentencing for a former AAU basketball coach convicted of sexual assault took place yesterday in Hardin Circuit Court. Corvell Conley faced formal sentencing in front of Judge Ken Howard. Conley was convicted of sodomy, third degree, last November. He has been sentenced to 4 years in prison, with eligibility for parole after 20% served. He must complete a sexual offender treatment program before being eligible. Conley must register as a sex offender for twenty years after his release.

The Grayson County Sheriff’s Office, in addition to Kentucky State Police, is asking for the public’s help in locating a wanted man. David Wease, also known as “Hog”, of Big Clifty is wanted for drug charges, receiving stolen property, and being a persistent felony offender. Grayson County Sheriff Norman Chaffins says Wease is, “A danger to our community as long as he is on the streets.” Wease may be armed, and the Sheriff’s office asks the public not to approach him, but instead to call 911.

A car fire took place yesterday afternoon in Elizabethtown. The Elizabethtown Fire Department responded to West Nalls Road and Woodland Drive shortly after 12 o’clock. The fire was extinguished in three minutes after the department’s arrival. No further information is available at this time.

United Way of Central Kentucky will be holding their grant training program next week. The training will take place Thursday the 23rd, and Friday the 24th from 9-11 AM at the Home of Philanthropy. Spot reservations can be made by calling United Way of Central Kentucky.

Registration began last week for a new opportunity for young athletes. NFL Flag Football is being introduced in Elizabethtown for boys and girls from four to fourteen years old. Cost is $115 for the uniform, an actual NFL jersey, and flags. All activities will take place at the Elizabethtown Sports Park. The skills camp begins February 1st, and the registration deadline is February 8th at midnight. The season will begin in March. More information can be found at etownflagfootball.org.

January 14, 2020

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The Elizabethtown Police Department responded to a report of a man dragging and assaulting a woman carrying a young child on the street in the 700 block of Hawkins Drive Tuesday night. Upon arrival, Police found Bradley Williams, 31, who was heavily intoxicated, as well as a victim with visibly swollen eyes, red marks around her neck, and bruising and swelling on her hands. The victim said she and her son tried to get away from Williams with her young son, but that he had dragged her back into the residence, punching and kicking her on the way. Once he had the two back in the home, he locked the door to prevent them from leaving. Upon medical examination, the victim was revealed to possibly have a broken orbital bone, while the child suffered scrapes on his knees from the altercation. Williams faces charges of strangulation, disorderly conduct, alcohol intoxication in a public place, resisting arrest, wanton endangerment, assault, unlawful imprisonment, and child abuse.

The Elizabethtown City Council and the Elizabethtown Planning Commission met for a joint meeting last night, discussing the comprehensive plan for Elizabethtown for the next twenty years. The representatives from both organizations were given a presentation by Taylor Siefker Williams Design Group, who specialize in community planning, and their principal, Amy Williams. Williams outlined four different themes for the advancement of the city: sustainable growth, healthy lifestyles, strong legacy, and active commerce, which were discussed in greater detail. Also discussed were possibilities for advancement to Towne Mall as well as the south side of town. The next steps for the comprehensive plan include another public input survey and drafting of plan documents, as well as another joint meeting in late March before the adoption process in April or May.

Heavy storms rolled into the Hardin County area over the weekend, and with it came power outages. Nolin RECC dealt with the calls regarding outages throughout Saturday. At two points during the day, outages peaked at approximately 900 members around the Nolin Area, though crews were quick to respond and were able to restore power to most within two hours. The Nolin service area missed the more significant damage that occurred in Western and Southern parts of the Commonwealth.

January 13, 2020

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The Elizabethtown Fire Department responded to a building that had caught fire at 1248 Woodland Drive just before 8 PM last night. According to Deputy Fire Chief Everett Roberts, a facility storing lawn care equipment and vehicles was reported as having flames coming from the ceiling and door. The firefighters got the fire under control about seven minutes after arriving. The origin of the fire is believed to be a mower that had been used that afternoon. No one was injured in the incident, and crews were cleared at around 9:30 PM.

The Bluegrass Sportsplex, Elizabethtown’s new sports venue, held its grand opening this past weekend. A large crowd of people showed up for this introduction to the new facility, which will serve to be an indoor compliment to the Elizabethtown Sports Park. The grand opening saw free soccer training, as well as a soccer match to break in the new space. League schedules are already available on the Bluegrass Sportsplex Facebook page.

The Historic State Theater has announced two more concerts added on to their 2020 concert series. Country legend Ronnie Milsap will be playing at the Theater on Saturday, April 25th, and tickets will go on sale Friday January 17th at 9:30 AM. Later in the year, Aaron Tippin and the Tippin Family Trio acoustic show will be playing on November 6th. Tickets for that concert go on sale Friday, May 8th at 9:30 AM. To view ticket prices or to purchase tickets, visit the theater’s website, thestate270.org.