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Colesburg resident Devie Comer Willett says she and other neighbors were inspired to help “beautify and unify” the community as the one year anniversary of flooding that devastated the area in April 2025 approaches.
“The premise really is that hopefully neighbors will help neighbors, but also for the other neighbors who may be not so in tune to it to kind of get motivated by it as well,” Comer Willett said.
Efforts have included helping neighbors fix up their homes and properties, helping to replace mailboxes damaged in the flooding, pursuing the installation of a new “Welcome to Colesburg” sign, and the painting of a mural under the Interstate 65 overpass.
Comer Willett and other organizers are inviting community members and other area residents to celebrate the community’s resilience and progress with a community block party, to be held at the Colesburg Baptist Church this Saturday from 1:30 to 5 p.m.
“We’ve got rocks to paint, that way they can either leave them and we will use them in green space areas or they can take them home, no problem,” Comer Willett said. “We’re going to have a Sweet and Treat Walk, which is basically a cake walk but with some toys as well. We’re going to have cornhole and a gaga pit and just some food and fun.”
A history table featuring letters from current and past residents will also be on display as Comer Willett works towards creating a history book for the community.
“The railroad town really was a thriving place even back then, but just 50 years ago it was thriving, so anyone that has a connection to Colesburg, I would love more information,” Comer Willett said. “A letter, pictures, photos. that’s one thing I would like more of.”
Visit the Colesburg RISE Facebook page for more information on the block party and how to support the community effort.
The Elizabethtown Police Department is seeking information on the theft of historic markers in Downtown Elizabethtown.
“We are currently investigating the theft of three historic bronze plaques that were taken from the former Hardin County Courthouse on the Public Square,” said EPD Public Information Officer Chris Denham. “These plaques date back to 1933 and 1955 and honor Presidents Abraham Lincoln and James Buchanan, and hold significant local value.”
The plaques recognize visits made by the former presidents to Elizabethtown. The EPD believes the thefts occurred between March 18 and 24.
Anybody with possible information is asked to contact the EPD at 270-765-4125.
“Information can also be shared anonymously by calling Hardin County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-597-8123 or by visiting p3tips.com,” Denham said.
Tipsters who share information to Crime Stoppers that leads to the recovery of the plaques and/or the identification of suspects will be eligible for a cash reward.
Kentuckians gearing up to hit the waterways this summer can take advantage of the state’s new online renewal option for vessel registrations.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says boat owners can skip a trip to their county clerk’s office and stay up to date on their vessel registration by using the new online renewal portal, launched on April 1. The KYTC says the new boat renewal option is part of an expansion to online vehicle registration services aimed at giving customers more convenience following the launch of the Kentucky Automated Vehicle Information System in 2024.
According to the KYTC, in order to renew online boat owners will need their Kentucky boat number and the vessel’s title number. Current registration must be active and expire this year in order to be eligible for online renewal. Boat property taxes must be paid at the time of renewal.
Boat registrations expire on April 30 each year, so boat owners are encouraged to renew in April in order to avoid any late fees on property taxes. Make sure you are properly displaying your valid, unexpired registration tag and your vessel’s registration number.
Visit the online registration portal at drive.ky.gov. Renewals may still be made at your county clerk’s office if you prefer.
