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American Legion Hardin Post 113 is gearing up for their War on Terror Veterans Honor Dinner, to be held at the Legion Post at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 18.

“This dinner is for all those that served in Desert Storm, Desert Shield, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, and the War in Afghanistan,” said American Legion Department of Kentucky Fourth District Commander Drew Chitty. “This is kind of a recognition to celebrate and to honor those that served our country for these causes.”

The dinner is free to all area veterans of the War on Terror, and veterans are welcome to bring a family member or guest.

“There will be some nice gifts given out to them for the first 100 people, I think,” Chitty said. “You can register online at www.alrky113.org/VeteransHonorDinner.”

Chitty says registration is preferred but walk-ups will be welcomed.

A Jefferson County man is in custody following a road rage incident in Elizabethtown.

Kevin Felix of Louisville was charged with three counts of first degree Wanton Endangerment and one count of Possession of a Handgun by a Convicted Felon following his arrest Saturday.

According to the Elizabethtown Police Department, on October 4 at around 2:41 a.m. officers were dispatched to East Dixie Avenue between Steel Drive and Public Square in response to a report of shots fired involving a black car occupied by three adult victims. The victims told officers that a white vehicle, later found to have been operated by Felix, pulled out in front of them, causing them to brake abruptly. Felix then motioned for the black car to pass.

As the vehicle passed, Felix fired a shot through the rear window of the black car with a .38 caliber revolver. Felix then drove alongside the black car and fired two additional shots at the passenger side. None of the occupants were injured in the incident.

The EPD says the city’s FLOCK camera system and other city surveillance cameras were instrumental in identifying the suspect and his vehicle. Felix is lodged in the Hardin County Detention Center and is scheduled for a video arraignment hearing in Hardin District Court Monday morning.

The National Fire Protection Association encourages residents to take steps to protect their homes and loved ones during Fire Prevention Week, which runs now through October 11.

Radcliff Deputy Fire Marshal Tommy Crane says the theme for Fire Prevention Week this year is “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home”.

Crane says with so many items on the market today using lithium-ion batteries, make sure you do some homework first.

“Make sure you know what you’re buying, that it’s listed by a reputable underwriter, and that it has the over-circuit protection, over-charge protection, things like that,” Crane said. “When you’re buying it, take time to research it. Look for a stamp from a nationally-recognized testing laboratory.”

Make sure you only use lithium-ion products as intended.

“When you’re charging your devices, use the cables that come with the product,” Crane said. “Some cables are a specific length for a reason because of the heat buildup and everything, and also charge it according to what the manufacturer says. Don’t try to do things or manipulate it in some way.”

When a product is past its prime, dispose of it properly.

“We don’t want to throw them just in the regular trash or regular recycling bins because there is a fire hazard there as well, because there’s still that energy in there,” Crane said. “Even though it might not have enough power to charge a device in that way, there’s still some energy left in there. Recycle it at a safe battery recycling location.”

Visit the National Fire Protection Association’s website for more information on Fire Prevention Week.