Menu Close

WQXE NEWS

Johnson family to once again host Thanksgiving breakfast at Vine Grove City Hall

WQXE News 0 Comments

For the fourth year, the Johnson family is gearing up to host their annual Thanksgiving breakfast.

“We feed the community for Thanksgiving breakfast, and it’s free to whoever comes in,” said Johnson family member Jennifer Banks. “We have breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Vine Grove City Hall, and anybody is welcome.”

Banks said the annual breakfast was born out of her mother’s long-running efforts to feed cadets, soldiers, and community members at Fort Knox.

“She just said she wants to do more for the community, so that’s how we (me, my sisters, and my mother), we all pitch in with our own money,” Banks said. “We’ve been doing this for four years, just feeding the community, blessing the community once a year on Thanksgiving morning.”

Community members looking to support the effort should contact Banks.

“They can call me at 270-304-5101,” Banks said. “They can volunteer, they can donate money, they can donate food. We’re open. Like I said, this is strictly out of our pocket. This is not a nonprofit. We don’t ask for grants or anything. This is strictly our own money, and we just want to bless the community on Thanksgiving morning.”

Area residents who would like a meal but are unable to attend in person should contact Banks to schedule a delivery.

New regulations, licensing requirements for tobacco retailers about to hit the books

WQXE News 0 Comments

New regulations for businesses that sell tobacco, nicotine, or vapor products go into effect the first of the year.

The Kentucky Public Protection Cabinet says all businesses engaged in the retail sale of tobacco, nicotine, and vapor products in the commonwealth must be licensed by the Kentucky Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control by January 1.

According to the Public Protection Cabinet, the licensing requirement is the result of Senate Bill 100. The bill also enacts several measures aimed at strengthening enforcement including routine and unannounced compliance checks to ensure retailers are not selling to minors or selling illegal products, greater fines and penalties for violating the law, and a new enforcement team to investigate consumer complaints.

Retailers can find more information and apply for their license on the ABCs Online Licensing Portal.

According to the 2023 Kentucky Youth Risk Behavior Survey, 8.7 percent of Kentucky students self-reported daily vaping and 19.7 percent reported vaping in the past 30 days. The Kentucky Department of Public Health has several programs aimed at educating teens on the dangers of vaping and nicotine products. Kentuckians 17 and under can contact “My Life, My Quit” and adults 18 and older can contact “Quit Now Kentucky” to access resources.

Elizabethtown Qdoba hosting Shop with a Cop fundraiser Thursday evening

WQXE News 0 Comments

There’s still time to support the Elizabethtown Police Department and Hardin County Sheriff’s Office’s annual Shop with a Cop program.

“Every year, our Shop of the Cop program provides essential clothing and a special toy to nearly 300 Hardin County children, but we can’t do it without the support of individuals and businesses throughout Hardin County,” said EPD Public Information Officer John Thomas. “Your donations, big or small, help keep kids warm this winter, and bring a little extra Christmas joy to their hearts. And yes, it is tax deductible.”

Donations can be dropped off at the Elizabethtown Police Department, located at 300 South Mulberry Street. Contact Thomas for more information.

Area residents looking to support the program or are looking for dinner plans Thursday night can swing by the Elizabethtown Qdoba, located at 1570 North Dixie Highway. From 4 to 8 p.m., the restaurant will donate 25 percent of all sales to the program as a way of supporting community families in need. For online orders, locate the QR code posted on the Elizabethtown Police Department Facebook page.

Radcliff City Council appoints Marsh as fire chief

WQXE News 0 Comments

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

The first reading was held on a zoning amendment for 238 Cedar Oak Drive in Vine Grove.

“The request was for an amendment from Commercial Zone to Residential-Four (High Density, Single Family and Duplex) Zone,” said City Attorney Mike Pike, reading from the ordinance. “The Planning Commission recommended the zone map amendment request be granted as the request was supported by the evidence of record, the city’s comprehensive zoning plan, and applicable law, and the City Council is now enacting an ordinance to change the property zoning.”

That zoning change is for the last parcel of property Silver Gate Properties LLC. is requesting for their development in the Arlington Center subdivision.

The first reading was also held on an ordinance amending the city’s code of ethics.

“The ordinance defines terms and standards of conduct regarding conflicts of interest, receipt of gifts, use of government resources, confidential information, political solicitation, patronage, honoraria, meeting attendance, and other related issues,” said Pike, reading from the ordinance.

The council approved the appointment of Tim Marsh as the city’s fire chief. Radcliff Mayor JJ Duvall said Marsh has been with the department for 25 years and has been serving as interim chief for just under six months.

Marsh thanked the council for entrusting him with the safety of the citizens of Radcliff.

“I don’t take it lightly,” Marsh said. “It’s pretty much an honor to do this. I don’t do it alone. I have a great group of employees and staff. Thank you for the extra captain, because having Captain VanderMolen and Captain Green helping me makes the day-to-day stuff a whole lot better, a lot easier. We run a lot smoother.”

The Radcliff City Council will next meet December 8.

EPD accepting donations for Cram the Cruiser

WQXE News 0 Comments

In addition to their role in Shop with a Cop, the Elizabethtown Police Department has a role in other activities aimed at making the holiday season brighter for children and families in need.

Donations are currently being accepted for the EPD’s annual Cram the Cruiser campaign.

“Between now and November 26, any non-perishable food items may be placed in Cruiser No. 175, parked in the landscaping bed adjacent to the main parking lot of the police department,” said EPD Public Information Officer Chris Denham. “Beginning next Monday, there will also be drop off bins at both of the Elizabethtown Kroger locations, as well as the Elizabethtown Walmart. For any questions you may contact me, Chris Denham, by calling 270-765-4125 or by email at chris.denham@elizabethtownky.gov.”

The EPD says all donations will directly benefit local residents in need.