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Deadline to purchase tickets to Twin Lakes Skatepark Project Casino Night this weekend

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Time is running out to purchase tickets for the Twin Lakes Skatepark Project’s second-annual Casino Night, which will be held at Arbor Stone Vineyards in Leitchfield on March 28.

“Our theme this year is Art in Motion,” said Twin Lakes Skatepark Project Chairman Casey Keown. “It’s a night of celebrating skateboarding as an art form. Obviously, skateboarding is not like your conventional sport, and a lot of times skateboarders get a bad rep because they’re misunderstood.”

The event is a chance to directly support the construction of a new, fully concrete 10,000 square foot public skatepark in Grayson County. The event will feature professional gaming tables, food, drinks, entertainment, and auction items, with 100 percent of proceeds going towards skate park construction.

Keown says the fundraising pushes the project closer to the goal.

“We’ve completed our geotechnical survey, so we are hoping to have our preliminary design in the near future, and you know, all these things take time and money, so we’re just going to keep pushing,” Keown said.

The deadline to purchase tickets is this weekend. Visit www.twinlakesskatepark.org or the Twin Lakes Skatepark Project Facebook page to find the link to purchase tickets.

KSP participating in enforcement campaign to keep roadways safe

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As Kentuckians hit the road for spring break, Kentucky State Police troopers are hitting the road to keep Kentuckians safe.

Now through March 17, the KSP is participating in the nationwide Operation C.A.R.E. initiative to help keep roadways safe.

According to the KSP, C.A.R.E. stands for Crash Awareness and Reduction Effort. The nationwide initiative is “designed to reduce traffic-related injuries and fatalities through proactive enforcement and public education.” As part of the initiative, troopers will be highly visible on interstates, parkways, and local roadways as they monitor for impaired driving, speeding, distracted driving, and seatbelt violations.

The KSP offers drivers the following tips as part of the initiative:

• Stay focused on driving – keep your attention on the road and avoid distractions such as cell phone use.
• Buckle up – seatbelts remain one of the most effective ways to reduce injuries and fatalities in crashes.
• Never drive impaired – alcohol and drugs can affect your ability to drive safely. Plan ahead and arrange for a sober ride if needed.
• Report unsafe driving – if you observe suspected criminal activity, contact your nearest KSP post.

Learn more about Operation C.A.R.E. and other initiatives on the KSP’s website.

Furever Friends #385

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This week we meet Cindy, a 3 year old Fawn American Bully weighing 54 pounds, and Honey a 3 year old Fawn American Bully weighing 70 pounds, 2 dogs looking for new Furever homes. The next rabies clinic will be April 11 from 10:00 until 2:00. 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 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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Hardin County Fiscal Court holds first March meeting

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

Hardin County Planning Director and Building Official Adam King provided his report on January and February activity. King said 200 total permits were approved in the first two months of the year.

“Looking at single family dwellings, things got off to a slower start in January with five but we rebounded really well in February with 11, so we’re at 16 total,” King said. “That’s up from last year when we were at 14 and also up from 2024 when we were at 12.”

King said the Creating Vibrant Communities Plan for Glendale was adopted by the Hardin County Planning Commission. The plan is a small area plan from Historic Downtown Glendale to the interstate. 

“I’ve got to say thank you to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet,” King said. “They completely funded this plan. It took a little longer than we wanted while they decided the route of that Northeast Bypass, but it is completed and approved, and we are very excited to start using it here with any new applications that come to us in Glendale.”

The magistrates and Hardin County Judge/Executive Keith Taul took time to offer their condolences to the family of Sergeant Benjamin Pennington, the Glendale native who died on March 8 from wounds sustained in an attack on Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia. Taul ordered flags at the Hardin County Government Building along with county buildings, grounds, and facilities to be flown at half-staff until sundown Wednesday.

“We plan to give that flag that’s flying out there right now to the family whenever we bring that down and as soon as we have the opportunity,” Taul said. “We remember and honor his courage, his dedication, and sacrifice.”

The Hardin County Fiscal Court will next meet March 24.