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Radcliff council approves zoning for 3D-printed housing development

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The Radcliff City Council met for their second meeting of the month Tuesday.

The council approved zoning map amendments for three parcels of property located on the south side of Chandler Avenue between Jones and Waterfield streets. The properties are being rezoned from R-7 (Manufactured Homes) to R-4 (High-Density Single Family and Duplex). Council Member Jerry Brown said the owners of the property will be constructing buildings using 3D printing, and he was impressed with the process.

“I’ll tell you, these buildings are like on steroids,” Brown said. “They are just incredible, so to get these here and to see this happening, I’ll tell you, it’s a good day for Radcliff, and I’m tickled to death to see this.”

The council also approved the rezoning of 699 Blackjack Road from Residential Holding and R-2 (Low-Density Single Family Home) to just R-2. All of the zoning changes were recommended for approval by the city’s Planning Commission.

Radcliff Mayor JJ Duvall said the city conducted interviews last week for the city’s fire chief position as Jamie Henderson is stepping down after nearly 18 years. Duvall said the panel selected Tim Marsh, currently a lieutenant at the RFD, for the position.

“Tim’s been with us 25 years, I believe,” Duvall said. “Jamie has taught him everything he knows as he came up through the ranks, and so we had three good people that interviewed and they all did very good jobs, but at the end, the consensus of that group was to consider Tim for that position.”

Henderson will step down in two weeks, after which Marsh will serve as interim chief until his formal appointment by the council.

The Radcliff City Council will next meet August 11.

McDaniel named principal at New Highland Elementary

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New Highland Elementary School will begin the new school year under new leadership.

Hardin County Schools has announced that Dr. Melissa McDaniel has been named principal at New Highland. McDaniel replaces Chalis Packer, who retired as principal at the end of the previous school year.

A 1997 North Hardin High School graduate, McDaniel earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Kentucky, a master’s degree from Georgetown College, and her principal certification and a Doctor of Philosophy in Organizational Leadership from the University of the Cumberlands.

According to a release from HCS, prior to arriving at New Highland McDaniel most recently served as an interventionist/curriculum and instructional coach at Lansdowne Elementary School in Lexington. The release notes that McDaniel has served in various roles of educational leadership and has experience mentoring teachers, training staff, and facilitating learning effectiveness programs.

McDaniel said in the release: “I’m honored to join the New Highland Elementary community as its new principal. My vision is rooted in academic excellence, a joyful and collaborative staff culture, and positive behavior fostered through strong relationships. I believe every child can grow and thrive when we work together with shared purpose and heart. I’m excited to lead alongside this incredible team and community.”

The first day of school at HCS is August 7.

Be safe as you light up campfires or bonfires this summer

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As you continue to enjoy the summer months, if a bonfire or campfire is part of your plans, make sure you are taking precautions beforehand.

“Always check where you are, and make sure that the season is not too dry,” said Radcliff Deputy Fire Marshal Tommy Crane. “Whatever you’re doing, I always tell people, watch the weather conditions, especially the wind, because it can get away from you.”

Crane says it’s safest to enjoy a fire from properly-constructed fire pits made of materials that can contain the fire.

Whenever you are around a fire, keep an eye on children.

“Make sure that they’re not getting too close,” Crane said. “If you’re roasting those hot dogs or those marshmallows, just keep an eye on them. Make sure that they’re not being rambunctious around there.”

Keep fires at least 15 feet away from structures, and never leave a fire unattended.

“If you’re going in for the night, just make sure that it’s cooled down, and maybe have a water hose close,” Crane said.

Be aware of local ordinances concerning outdoor burning, and only burn materials that are approved for burning.

Breck. Co. Health Department hosting teen Narcan training event

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The Breckinridge County Health Department hosts monthly Narcan training events, but with statistics showing that 6.4 percent of Kentucky children ages 12 to 17 have reported using illicit drugs, the department decided to host a teen Narcan training event.

“It’s for ages 14 to 19, so high school and then those starting to go off to college,” said BCHD Harm Reduction Program Coordinator Kayela Bennett. “We teach them the signs of an opioid overdose, how to use Narcan, how to call for help, and then we teach them about the dangers of opioids like fentanyl and those things that could be out on the street or in substances that they take that they didn’t know they took.”

Bennett says your child may not be in that 6.4 percent, but they can help somebody who is.

“You never know who could need it,” Bennett said. “It could be you, it could be a friend, it could be a family member, it could be a stranger on the street, and the more people that are aware and educated on how to use it, then the more lives that can be saved,” Bennett said.

The training event will be held at the health department at 5:30 p.m. CDT on July 23. Registration is required. Find the link to register on the Breckinridge County Health Department Facebook page.

As the school year gets closer, the health department also is offering special back to school packs for college kids.

“It comes with a drawstring bag that has our logo and everything on it, and then inside they get Narcan, fentanyl and xylazine test strips, a pack of condoms, and then education on an opioid overdose, first aid, kratom, marijuana, and then also the contact information for the Poison Control Line,” Bennett said.

Contact Bennett at 270-668-7294 to reserve a college pack.

KSP drug operation nets nearly 200 arrests

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A summer effort by the Kentucky State Police targeting suspected drug networks has resulted in nearly 200 arrests.

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear last Friday announced the results of Operation Summer Heat 2.0, which saw participation from all 16 posts of the KSP. According to a release from the Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet, the operation was not only focused on making arrests but also on “disrupting the criminal enterprises that threaten the safety and health of Kentuckians.”

Operation Summer Heat 2.0 resulted in 197 arrests, with 30 of those arrests made by KSP Post Four in Elizabethtown. The operation resulted in the combined seizure of more than $640,000 worth of drugs including 3,002 grams of fentanyl, 1,176 grams of cocaine, and 6,046 grams of methamphetamine. The operation also resulted in the confiscation of 82 firearms, more than $181,000 in cash, and $200,000 worth of stolen property.

Operation Summer Heat 2.0 remains active and more arrests are expected in the coming weeks. Anybody with information on possible drug activity in the commonwealth is encouraged to leave an anonymous tip with the KSP via their website.