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All students across the commonwealth might be returning to in-person instruction in some capacity to start next month. Governor Andy Beshear announced a new executive order concerning in-person instruction during his update yesterday afternoon.
Beshear did note that all but six districts in the state are offering some sort of in-person instruction for students. In other news, the state reported 1,497 new cases of the virus, with a positivity rate of 6.3% for the state.
An Elizabethtown woman was arrested for an alleged assault after police tracked her down by following a trail of blood. According to arrest records, police responded to Woodcreek Drive in Radcliff following a physical altercation, tracking down the victim near Elmwood Drive, where they observed severe cuts and lacerations to her left arm, thumb, and neck. The victim informed officers she knew where the incident took place but wasn’t familiar with the suspect. Police followed a trail of blood and located the suspect, Carissa Nelson. Nelson stated she had been in a physical altercation, suggesting that jewelry had caused the deep injuries to the victim, not a weapon. Nelson was arrested and charged with assault 2nd degree. She was lodged in the Hardin County Detention Center.
Those in vaccine group 1C will soon be able to receive their vaccines. Governor Andy Beshear announced Monday that the state plans to begin vaccination of phase 1C on March 1st.
Also announced yesterday was the 6th straight week of declining cases numbers for the commonwealth. 530 new cases were reported for the state yesterday.
An area volunteer fire department has received a federal grant for better protection against Covid-19. It was announced last week that the West 84 volunteer fire department in Big Clifty would receive over $4,000 to purchase new personal protective equipment. The FEMA grant will allow the department to purchase equipment to reduce the risk of Covid-19 exposure during medical runs. The grant announcement was made by Representative Brett Guthrie last week.
The Elizabethtown Police Department is teaming up with Speedway for a food drive this coming weekend.
Those wishing to donate but unable to make it to Saturday’s event can contact Helping Hand of Hope directly.
