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The Kentucky Blood Center says one way to show your patriotism this summer is by donating blood.

The KBC says 400 daily blood donors are needed to maintain a healthy blood supply at local hospitals. Blood donations typically see a drop in the summer months as families make plans for travel and summer fun, and blood drives at school locations are unavailable due to summer break, so proactive donations are critical.

The KBC will be hosting a blood drive at the Baptist Health Hardin auditorium from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Friday, June 5. In addition to supporting Kentuckians in need, donors will receive a special KBC “United We Give” t-shirt and a voucher for a free pint of Blue Bell ice cream, while supplies last.

Donors must be at least 17 years old or 16 with parental consent, weigh at least 110 pounds, be in good health, show a photo I.D., and meet additional requirements.

The KBC says blood donated through the organization stays local to aid patients for a wide variety of local procedures such as cancer treatment, trauma surgery, and childbirth, among others. One in four people will need a blood transfusion in their lifetime.

Visit www.kybloodcenter.org or call 1-800-775-2522 for more information.

The Hardin County Fiscal Court met for their second meeting of the month Tuesday.

The court approved a resolution approving the appointment of Michael Steck as the new Hardin County Road Supervisor.

“This appointment will finish the unexpired four-year term ending this calendar year,” said Hardin County Judge/Executive Keith Taul. “The appointment will be effective May 31, and of course, this is in response to the retirement of Dwight Morgan.”

Taul and the magistrates praised Morgan on his career with the county and expressed their support for Steck stepping into the job.

Hardin County EMS Director Mark Peterson said crews were dispatched on 1,244 total runs in April. Hardin County E-911 Director Mike Leo said the office answered 4,130 911 calls in April.

Taul discussed the county being awarded a Rubber-Modified Asphalt Program grant from the Kentucky Division of Waste Management.

“One of the reasons that that’s so significant is that’s $162,624 that’s coming our way from the state for us to utilize for asphalt that we wouldn’t otherwise have,” Taul said.

Hardin County Clerk Brian D. Smith thanked the staff and poll workers who put in the time during the 2026 Primary Election. Smith also thanked Kentucky Tenth District State Senator Matt Deneen for his assistance connecting Smith to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet after Smith was told Patriot Parkway was scheduled to be closed in front of the county building on Election Day.

“I just felt like he deserved the recognition for that assistance, and the artery was open and people were able to safely get in and out,” Smith said. “Now, those orange barrels and blockades are going to be there for a little while, but it was safe for people to come in and vote on Election Day.”

The Hardin County Fiscal Court will next meet June 9.