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KFW details new regulations now in effect

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Kentucky Fish and Wildlife is providing an update on fish and wildlife-related regulation amendments that are now in effect.

According to a release from KFW, One of the amendments which received final legislative approval concerns size limits, daily limits, and possession limits for sport fish taken from Kentucky waters. Included in the amendment is an increase in the permitted size of crappie caught in Nolin River and Rough River lakes, going from nine inches to 10 inches.

Several amendments concerning the operation of commercial foxhound training enclosures were approved, establishing requirements and regulations for those facilities. These amendments also created regulations which concern the possession of wild rabbits.

Amendments to regulations concerning hunting seasons, permits, zones, and requirements for several species were approved. These include regulations concerning elk, deer, migratory birds, and black bears.

An amendment creating provisions for the department to place restrictions for hunting, fishing, trapping, and access for newly acquired or managed lands was also approved.

More information on proposed and recently enacted amendments can be found at fw.ky.gov.

Furever Friends #358

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This week we get to meet Tamra, an 8 month old Shepherd mix weighing 33 pounds, and Pumpkin, a 4 month old tan and white short haired kitten, 2 pets looking for new Furever homes. We also discuss the Dog Days of Summer special going on at the Hardin County Animal Shelter, where all dogs 5 months old or older can be adopted for just $25.  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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E-Town council hears updates on public works and parks

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The Elizabethtown City Council met for a work session Monday.

City Public Works Director Don Hill gave an annual report on his department. Hill discussed several projects completed in the previous fiscal year including new roofs on the State Theater and the Elizabethtown Police Department’s lobby, grease trap installation for area restaurants, and video inspection of sewer and stormwater lines. Hill said city crews have paved seven miles of roadways so far this year, and are scheduled to complete 12.5 miles.

“Our goal every year is between 12 and 15 miles,” Hill said. “Now, that’s depending on how much money is budgeted, depending on how much money we get from the Road Tax Fund, and depending on what the cost is, and so really the cost drives it more than anything, and so it fluctuates. It’s on a fluctuating index monthly, so we watch the market and we try to plan our paving according to that, try to get the best bang for your city dollars.”

City Parks and Rec Director Seth Breitner provided an update on the American Legion Park project which will include a new pavilion with restrooms, shade structures, a roundabout area for food trucks, and sidewalk improvements.

“Part of that is the area that walks from the main parking lot down to the pool by the pavilion, and then part of the other area that we looked at is a sidewalk that goes from Miles Street, the sidewalk down there, and goes up to the pool house and the pool building,” Breitner said.

Breitner said four bids were submitted to the city for the project, and a recommendation to council will be presented at the next council meeting.

City Events Manager Beth Pyles discussed the annual Heartland Parade, which will step off from the Public Square at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 23.

“It is one of the largest parades in the state of Kentucky,” Pyles said. “We have over a hundred entries this year made up of floats, walkers, fans, dignitaries, just about anybody you can imagine you’ll probably see them on that Saturday.”

The Elizabethtown City Council will next meet August 18.

New school year arrives for Elizabethtown Independent Schools

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Elizabethtown Independent Schools Superintendent Paul Mullins said Monday the district is ready for the 2025-2026 school year.

“We’re just looking forward to the first day of school,” Mullins said. “There’s always that fresh air of excitement that just makes it very special when it’s the first day of school.”

Mullins said everything is up and running at the district buildings as the students return to the classroom Tuesday.

He said the district is focused on addressing the needs of every student.

“We want to grow every student in our district at a minimum of one year each school year, and for those students that are behind, of course, we want to be able to help catch them up and give them interventions, and for our students that may be ahead we want to make sure we’re giving them challenging, rigorous work that challenge them and help them grow as learners, Mullins said.

Mullins asks families to be patient as the district gets transportation plans finalized as the school year gets under way.

“We’re short some bus drivers and are working the best we can to make that as smooth of a transition as possible,” Mullins said. “The first few days are always a little slower too when it comes to transportation. Just know that we’re here to help and we’re just a call away, and we’re looking forward to seeing everybody.”

Visit the Elizabethtown Independent Schools website for more information.