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Resurfacing work taking place on U.S. 31W in Hardin County

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Drivers in Hardin County should be on the lookout for resurfacing work taking place on U.S. 31W.

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District Four says the work is taking place on a three-mile stretch between KY 313 and KY 1815. Work on milling the old surface will run from 6:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Sunday through friday.

“So this is a nighttime work project, and this really does a couple of different things,” said KYTC District Four Public Information Officer Chris Jessie. “The first and most obvious is that there are less impacts to traffic with fewer motorists on the road during those hours. It also helps the contractor do their work more efficiently. The less maintenance of traffic they have to do, the quicker they can finish the paving work.”

Work on the project should be completed around the end of July. Drivers should be aware of various lane closures and uneven pavement in the project area. Pay attention to signs and flaggers and slow down in work zones. Follow KYTC District Four on social media for project updates.

EPD collecting cellular devices for organization supporting crime victims

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The Elizabethtown Police Department is announcing a new partnership aimed at supporting victims of crime.

The EPD is partnering with 911 Cell Phone Bank, which it says is “a national organization dedicated to providing emergency communication devices to crime victims.”

According to a release from the EPD, the department will be able to distribute communication devices to victims who would otherwise not have access to them. Some devices are limited to 911 only while others are preloaded with up to 60 days of service.

The EPD in turn supports the 911 Cell Phone Bank by collecting used devices for the organization. The EPD will collect cell phones, tablets, and similar electronics which will be securely wiped and refurbished. Anybody interested in donating a device may bring it to the EPD, located at 300 South Mulberry Street, and ask for Victim Services Specialist Anesha Knott.

Contact the EPD for more information or visit www.911cellphonebank.org.

KCTCS celebrating record-breaking academic year

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The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is celebrating a record-breaking academic year. 

The KCTCS says the preliminary data shows the 2024-2025 academic year produced the highest number of credentials and graduates since the system’s founding in 1997.

The KCTCS says 44,402 degrees, diplomas, and certificates were awarded, and 24,263 graduates earned at least one credential across the system’s 16 community colleges. The spring semester alone produced 23,212 credentials presented to 13,468 graduates, both spring semester records.

KCTCS President Ryan Quarles said in a release: “These milestones demonstrate the commitment of our students, faculty, and staff to creating a better future for themselves, their families, and our state. Each credential awarded represents a step toward a stronger Kentucky workforce and a more resilient economy.”

Registration for the fall semester at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College opens on August 12, with classes set to begin on August 18. Visit ECTC’s website or contact the admissions office for more information.