One person is dead after a crash in Nelson County Wednesday. Kentucky State Police say they were contacted early yesterday morning by Bardstown Police in reference to a two-vehicle collision on highway 245 near Templin Avenue. Through an investigation, Troopers learned that one driver, James Milburn, was traveling south on highway 245 when he crossed the centerline, striking an oncoming vehicle head on. The driver of the other vehicle, 19-year old Joseph Daughtery, was pronounced deceased on the scene by the Nelson County Coroner’s Office. Milburn was transported to University hospital for non-life threatening injuries. K-S-P says the collision is still under investigation.
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The ceremony for outgoing Hardin County Chamber President took place yesterday, and while it was filled with some ribbing and good-natured humor, community leaders and entrepreneurs came together to honor the leader of one of the state’s largest chambers.
Richardson is set to retire at the end of the month.
A global manufacturer officially opened their North American headquarters Wednesday afternoon. Officials with Soudal, as well as local government leaders, gathered for a ribbon cutting outside the new, state-of-the-art facility.
The company, originally from Belgium, specializes in producing various types of adhesives.
A Covid-19 low that hasn’t been seen since September of last year. Governor Andy Beshear announced 880 new cases yesterday, as well as the continued decline of the positivity rate.
For local counties, Hardin county added 23 new cases yesterday, and LaRue added 5. Meade county did not add any additional cases.
Putt-putt is getting closer to becoming a reality in Elizabethtown. The city’s Planning Commission reviewed development plans for the proposed Heartland Mini Golf course near I-65 on Mulberry last night, with discussion centering on 3 waiver requests by the applicants. The most discussed waiver request was for a reduction in recommended parking spaces, with the planning staff recommending 47 and the applicant requesting a reduction down to 28 spaces. The commission granted approval for all 3 waivers. Plans call for the main putt-putt course, an ice cream setup, as well as a beer garden and observation deck, with all 3 built into cargo containers.