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KSP hiring driver testing administrators for Bardstown office

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The Kentucky State Police is seeking driver testing administrators for the Bardstown Regional Driver’s License Office.

The KSP Driver’s Testing Branch is seeking to fill six positions at the Bardstown licensing office, which will soon begin offering driver testing services.

According to the KSP, the positions are full-time and include comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, paid holidays, sick and annual leave, and retirement. Expanding testing offerings to Bardstown allows the KSP to offer more comprehensive testing opportunities.

The Bardstown office is one of 29 driver testing and regional testing locations across the commonwealth, the complete list of which can be found on the KSP’s website. Proper driver testing is part of the KSP’s mission of making roadways safer with more responsible drivers.

Find the application and more information on the KSP website.

Open enrollment at Hardin County Schools this Thursday and Friday

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Hardin County Schools will be hosting open enrollment events at district schools this Thursday and Friday.

“This is the time where we welcome children who are enrolling in school for the first time, who may be transferring to another school in the district, or are planning to attend a new school after a move to a new home,” said HCS Community Relations Specialist John Wright.

Parents are asked to attend open enrollment in person, but arrangements can be made if they are unavailable.

“We just ask those parents to contact their child’s school and set up an appointment for them to go in and do everything necessary to register their child for the 2026-2027 school year,” Wright said.

Students making the natural transition to elementary, middle, or high school do not need to attend open enrollment. Students transitioning from kindergarten at North Park Elementary to first grade at either Meadow View Elementary School, Radcliff Elementary School, Vine Grove Elementary School, or Woodland Elementary School also do not need to attend.

HCS asks parents who need to make information updates to submit them through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal system. Contact your child’s school for more information or visit the HCS website.

Naturalization ceremony to be held at Abraham Lincoln Birthplace

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The Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park is celebrating America’s birthday by adding more Americans.

The park will host a special naturalization ceremony at 11 a.m. on the Fourth of July as part of the park’s commemoration of the nationwide celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

According to a release from the National Parks Service, the ceremony will take place near the base of the stairs leading to the Memorial Building. Approximately 30 people from around the world will take the Oath of Allegiance and become citizens of the United States, with family members, friends, and supporters joining them to celebrate. The soon-to-be citizens share unique connections to the U.S. military either personally or through a close family member.

The ceremony is free and open to the public. In addition to the ceremony, an Abraham Lincoln impersonator will be on hand and free hands-on craft activities will be available.

Visit the historical park’s website for more information.

Nicholas Houck makes court appearance, this time with attorney present

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Nicholas Houck was back in Nelson Circuit Court Thursday morning for a status hearing as he faces a Class D Felony Perjury charge.

Houck appeared with his attorney, Bardstown-based Michael Ferguson. Nelson Circuit Judge Charles Simms III noted that Ferguson had been retained and had filed an appearance in the case. Houck was previously represented by a public defender at his arraignment after prosecutors said the attorney Houck said he had retained, Patrick Renn, told them he had not taken the case.

Simms asked Ferguson if he would be requesting a change of venue in the case. Ferguson said they would review the matter and bring it before the court if necessary. Simms said the court would appreciate that motion being made “as quickly as possible” due to the logistics involved.

Because of the anticipated change of venue, Simms set a trial date for November 9. A pre-trial conference was scheduled for July 16.

Simms also granted the prosecution’s Motion to Amend the indictment in the case, which was requested in order to correct the dates listed.

ZeroV introduces temporary services plan for Lincoln Trail District

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ZeroV, Kentucky’s domestic violence coalition, will utilize nearby member programs as part of a temporary services plan for survivors in the Lincoln Trail District.

According to a release from ZeroV, a new crisis line for the Lincoln Trail District has been activated at 1-877-949-0515. When a victim calls, an advocate from GreenHouse17 in Lexington “will respond to immediate needs, including safety planning; options for temporary shelter if the safety risk is immediate; referrals to community partners in the Lincoln Trail ADD; and a warm handoff to the domestic violence program providing domestic violence services in the Lincoln Trail ADD.” The crisis line advocate from GreenHouse17 will conduct an initial assessment and provide appropriate referrals. GreenHouse17 will also be providing access to virtual support groups for survivors who were part of in-person support groups.

Bethany House Abuse Shelter in Somerset will provide services for survivors in Marion, Washington, and Nelson counties. Meade and Breckinridge counties will be served by the Center for Women and Families in Louisville. Barren River Area Safe Space in Bowling Green will serve Grayson, Hardin, and LaRue counties.

The temporary services plan comes after ZeroV made the decision to withdraw funding support for SpringHaven Inc. last month. ZeroV says the plan will be implemented until a new entity is designated. Visit zerov.org/lincolntrail for updates on the plan.