The annual Hardin County Chamber of Commerce Christmas ornament has arrived, and pays tribute to a good cause.
The chamber also has surplus stock of ornaments from previous years for collectors who may have missed a year.
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Expected this morning is the first taste of winter weather for Kentuckians across a vast majority of the state. As a result, Kentucky State Police is reminding drivers to be careful out on the roads. KSP says motorists should slow down and to leave more space between vehicles. Additionally, officials say now is a good time to go ahead and prep for more severe winter weather by keeping a winter weather kit in their car. Our listening area should see less than an inch of snow.
Small Business Saturday is fast approaching in Hardin County. And due to COVID-19, several small businesses are taking precautions to best protect their employees and their customers, but still allow for the public to support local buying. Shoppers are encouraged to tip generously if able, and be patient with staff as they navigate through a particularly difficult holiday season.
Helping Hand of Hope will be offering Thanksgiving meals for those in need this year. However, today is the final day to sign up.
These meals are given out via an application process, which can be completed by calling Helping Hand of Hope. Those who qualify will be given an option for either pickup or delivery service on Thanksgiving Day.
Kentucky once again set a record for COVID-19 yesterday, shattering the previous single-day case total. The state reported 3,649 cases on Thursday, in addition to 30 additional deaths. The new daily high caps a 400% increase in cases around the state in the past 9 weeks, according to the Governor’s office. Almost the entire state, except for 8 counties, are considered to be “red zone” areas. Locally, Lincoln Trail Health officials confirmed 216 new cases yesterday: 73 in Hardin, 24 in Meade, and 20 in LaRue. 12 patients within the district remain hospitalized.