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HCS seeking community members to serve on committee

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Hardin County Schools is seeking three community members to serve on the district’s Local Planning Committee.

“The Local Planning Committee is an advisory committee charged with the development of a four-year District Facilities Plan,” said HCS Community Relations Specialist John Wright. “The District Facilities Plan is a document that the Board of Education reviews often to help it determine the need for any construction projects or capital projects. The LPC studies information concerning the district’s buildings, financial information and demographics, and other information at its discretion to develop a plan for addressing the district’s construction needs.”

The committee consists of 20 total members including the superintendent, four parents, four teachers, four building administrators, one district facility director, one central office staff member, one Board of Education member, the local building and zoning official, and the three community members.

Community members interested in applying should visit the Hardin County Schools website and click on News and Announcements for more information.

Man in custody after infant hospitalized with rib injuries

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A Hardin County man is in custody on an abuse charge after a baby was treated for injuries at a hospital.

Austin Webster of Cecilia was charged with Class D Felony Second Degree Criminal Abuse following his arrest Wednesday.

According to the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office, deputies with the office’s Criminal Investigations Unit received information on a two-month old infant from Hardin County who was being treated at Norton Children’s Hospital in Louisville with three bilateral healing rib fractures. The mother of the child identified Webster as a possible suspect in an interview with detectives and Child Protective Services.

During an interview with detectives and CPS, Webster said the infant had been experiencing gastrointestinal discomfort and he attempted a technique he had seen on social media in hopes of relieving the child’s symptoms. The sheriff’s office says Webster “further acknowledged that he handled the infant in a rough manner and that his actions likely caused the rib fractures.”

Webster is currently lodged in the Hardin County Detention Center. He is due to appear in Hardin District Court Thursday morning.

The sheriff’s office reminds residents to seek medical guidance from licensed professionals rather than social media.

Furever Friends 366

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This week we get to meet Dallas, a 1 year old brown and white Shepherd mix weighing 44lbs, and Bristol, a 1 year old brown and white Shepherd mix weighing 35lbs, 2 dogs looking for new Furever homes. We also discuss the upcoming rabies Clinic.  If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the shelter at 270-769-3428, visit their Facebook page at Hardin County Animal Shelter – Elizabethtown or stop by in person at 220 Peterson Drive in E-town, Monday to Saturday from 12 noon through 4pm. Furever Friends is brought to you by locally veteran-owned, Pet Supplies Plus, at 209 Towne Drive in Elizabethtown.

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Breckinridge County Emergency Management encourages residents to stay informed

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Breckinridge County Emergency Management Director Justin Frazier says it is important for the community to stay up to date on the latest information during an emergency or a disaster.

“One of the best ways that the community can stay informed is through our Code Red automated text and email service,” Frazier said. “There’s also an app that you can download from both app stores. It’s just called Code Red.”

Links and QR codes that take you to download the app or sign up for alerts can be found on the Breckinridge County Emergency Management Facebook page.

“This is going to be the fastest and the most accurate way to get emergency information to Breckinridge County citizens,” Frazier said

Frazier said after the alerts county officials will get information out via local radio stations followed by county social media accounts. He also cautioned residents on completely relying on social media posts they see.

“Social media is great, but a lot of the information that gets put out on social media lacks context, and it lacks the direction that the community needs,” Frazier said. “I’m going to use social media. I’m going to use it to help people prepare for disasters and emergencies. I’m going to give them updates on our training and all that kind of stuff, but really, the Code Red app and listening to the local radio stations are going to be the best way to get up-to-date emergency information.”

Visit the Breckinridge County Emergency Management Facebook page for more information.