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ECTC offering Express Enrollment ahead of fall semester

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Elizabethtown Community and Technical College students can fast track the start of the new school year during the college’s Express Enrollment dates next week.

ECTC will host Express Enrollment for new and current students from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday. No appointment is necessary. Students should head to the Welcome and Admissions Center in the Regional Postsecondary Building to participate.

ECTC says during Express Enrollment students can meet with an advisor, select classes that work best for them, and get questions answered about courses, financial aid, and more. Students can complete everything they need for the new semester in one easy visit.

If you are unable to attend in person, students can meet with an advisor online. Visit the ECTC website to schedule a virtual appointment. Students at the Leitchfield and Springfield campuses should contact those facilities for more information.

Students must complete the application process prior to enrolling in classes during Express Enrollment. Find more information on the Express Enrollment page at ectc.us.

Carter looking to continue expanding ‘entire school experience’ as Breckinridge County Schools heads back to class

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Breckinridge County Schools Superintendent Dr. Nick Carter says as the district gets ready for the first day of class on Monday, the goal remains the same: focusing on the “entire school experience” with strong instruction in the classroom and great extracurricular opportunities.

“We’ve been working really hard over the past year with academic standards and assessment and accountability, and we’re seeing great results, and we’re really excited to continue that great work while we continue to focus in on just making sure that our kids have a great experience,” Carter said.

As the school year gets under way, families will see extensive construction as work ramps up on the new middle school facility and new athletic stadium.

“That construction’s moved a little bit over into the high school side where we’re doing some geothermal well drilling, so that’s major stuff going on there, so as far as traffic goes and pulling in and out of those campuses, it’s going to be a little different,” Carter said. “Everyone will need to allow themselves some extra time.”

Find more information on the new school year on the BCS website, and find updates on the Breckinridge County School District Facebook page.

Nicholas Houck trial to be moved out of Nelson County

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The trial of Nicholas Houck will be moved out of Nelson County.

Houck appeared in Nelson Circuit Court Thursday morning for a pre-trial conference, where Commonwealth’s Attorney Kyle Williamson said there was no objection from the Commonwealth on the defense’s filed motion for a change of venue but there was no agreement yet on where the trial would be moved to. Williamson said he would work with Houck’s attorney Michael Ferguson on finding a location suitable for both sides, but he was not sure it is possible to get arrangements made that line up with the scheduled November 9 trial date. Ferguson said he was optimistic a location could be decided on.

Nelson Circuit Judge Charles Simms III asked the two sides to come to an agreement on a location by August 28. If a decision cannot be made by then, he asked the prosecution and defense to both submit a list of 10 possible counties and he will select a location.

Nicholas Houck following his initial arrest in the case. (Nelson County Correctional Center)

Houck is charged with Class D Felony Perjury. The indictment indicates the crime occurred between 2015 and 2023.

Houck’s brother, Brooks Houck, was found guilty in 2025 for the murder of Crystal Rogers in 2015. While never arrested or charged in that investigation, Special Prosecutor Shane Young stated in a hearing that the Commonwealth considered Nick Houck and his mother, Rosemary Houck, “unindicted co-conspirators” in the case.

Alternating one-lane traffic in effect on U.S. 62 for Sympson Lake Dam work

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Continuing work on the Symspon Lake Dam in Nelson County will result in traffic impacts beginning Wednesday.

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District Four says temporary signals will be in place  on U.S. 62 just west of Bardstown to allow alternating one-way traffic. The single lane configuration will remain in place for the duration of the project, which is scheduled to be completed about a year from now.

Message boards along U.S. 62 are in place to alert drivers of the work as they approach. Short delays will be possible along the route, especially during peak traffic hours. Drivers should slow down when approaching the work zone, pay close attention to signs, and be prepared to stop.

Meanwhile, the Rough River Lake Spillway Bridge was closed temporarily Monday “due to safety concerns from an opening in the current traffic lane.” Following an engineering inspection, steel plates were laid over the concrete and the bridge was reopened, and traffic returned to the alternating one-lane pattern that was in effect.

Follow KYTC District Four on social media for updates.

Finally, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District Five will once again have alternating lane closures in effect on the Interstate 65 bridge over Salt Creek in Bullitt County Wednesday and Thursday. Engineers will be performing hand-on inspections of the bridge between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. both days. Drivers should heed signage and use caution when travelling through the work zone.

CKCF hosting Nonprofit Roundtable event

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The Central Kentucky Community Foundation invites area nonprofits to attend their fifth annual Nonprofit Roundtable, to be held at the CKCF Home of Philanthropy Community Hall on Tuesday, August 18.

“It is a chance for area nonprofits to get together, and our catchphrase is ‘to convene and connect and communicate,’” said CKCF Communications Coordinator Erin Hahn. “It’s kind of like coming to a round table, coming and sitting at the table.”

The event is an opportunity for representatives from area nonprofits to come together and share ideas and talk about issues they have faced. The day will start with a keynote address followed by breakout sessions.

“It’s just a really fun day of people talking about any of the struggles they may be having, and asking ‘what do you do in this situation?’ and just talking amongst the tables, taking some really great nuggets back to their organizations, and they’re able to implement those as soon as they walk back in the door,” Hahn said.

Nonprofits from across the CKCF service area are invited to participate. Visit www.ckcf4people.org for ticket information.