Hardin County Schools is seeking the opinion of Seniors in the district in order to plan for future career fairs. The district is offering a survey where Seniors can weigh in on which career pathways they would like represented so there can be more emphasis placed on fields students want to pursue. These surveys can be found on the Hardin County Schools website under the News and Announcements tab.
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On Wednesday, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear provided an update on the status of his executive order that automatically restored the right to vote to many Kentuckians who were previously denied the right. According to a release from his office, Governor Beshear unveiled a website to help Kentuckians who are unsure determine if they qualify. The website, civilrightsrestoration.ky.gov, features a searchable database where those visiting the site enter a first and last name and date of birth, then their county of conviction or supervision, and then receive a result. If the displayed result is inconclusive, there is an e-mail and phone number to contact for more information. Individuals currently in custody or on supervision will be reviewed for automatic restoration prior to their completion of sentence and told if they qualify. Previously, the Governor had signed an executive order on his third day in office restoring the rights to vote and hold public office to Kentuckians who were convicted of most non-violent crimes who have repaid their debt to society by completing their sentences.
The Elizabethtown Police Department captured a wanted man at a local hotel. Officers reported that Brian Walden, 35, who had an arrest warrant for absconding parole, was staying at a Motel 6 in Elizabethtown. Because of a violent encounter an officer had previously with Walden, the Special Response Team was called in. When officers arrived at the Motel 6, Walden surrendered peacefully and without incident. Walden is lodged in the Hardin County Detention Center.
A Fort Knox soldier appeared on The Voice this week. Samuel Woodberry, stage name Samuel Wilco, will now be a part of Team Nick Jonas on the program after auditioning at his wife’s willing. Woodberry says The Voice is his wife’s favorite show, and she continually encouraged him to audition for the program. Woodberry is an instructor at the Army Recruiter College, and has been at Fort Knox for a little over three years. Next on the show for Wilco is the Battle Rounds.
Elections took place on Wednesday, March 4th for the officers of the Elizabethtown Tourism and Convention Bureau. Todd Pollard was nominated as Chair of the Commission, and Carl Swope, the former Chair, was nominated as Treasurer. Pollard said of his election, “I am honored to be the Chairman of the Elizabethtown Tourism Commission. I am excited to work alongside Elizabethtown Tourism as we continue to showcase our wonderful town.” Pollard served on the commission since 2016 when he was appointed by Mayor Edna Berger.