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KFW schedules public meeting to discuss CWD surveillance zone

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Kentucky Fish and Wildlife officials have scheduled a public meeting to discuss the recent implementation of a chronic wasting disease surveillance zone after the disease was discovered on a farm in Breckinridge County.

KFW will host that meeting at the Breckinridge County Cooperative Extension Office, located at 1377 South Highway 261 in Hardinsburg, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 7.

During a special meeting of the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission, a surveillance zone containing Breckinridge, Hardin, and Meade counties was established. KFW Director of Wildlife Ben Robinson said the zone follows the agency’s policies concerning CWD.

“When you have a detection in a captive facility, you immediately draw a five mile radius around that detection, which becomes your management zone, and then you draw a 15 mile radius around that detection, and any county that touches that 15 mile radius then becomes part of your surveillance zone,” Robinson said.

During the public meeting, KFW staff will share “updates on the collaborative agency and partner response, new hunting regulations in the area, and available CWD testing options.” Attendees will also have a chance to ask questions.

Learn more about chronic wasting disease and the agency’s response plan at fw.ky.gov.

More than 3,700 Hardin County residents cast ballots on first early voting day

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Hardin County Clerk Brian D. Smith said more than 2,100 voters cast ballots in Elizabethtown and nearly 1,600 voters cast ballots in Radcliff on the first day of early voting ahead of the November 5 general election.

Smith says if you are looking to avoid lines on Election Day, all registered voters are welcome to vote early at either of Hardin County’s early voting locations.

“November 1 and 2, 8 a.m. to 4 30 p.m.,” Smith said. “We have two convenient locations. One is at the Hardin County Clerk’s main office in Elizabethtown. The other is at Colvin Community Center.”

Smith said a record turnout is expected for this year’s election, so for Election Day Hardin County has more polling locations available and more voting machines at the traditionally busier locations.

““As long as you’re in line by 6 p.m. you’ll be allowed to vote,” Smith said. “We have 15 locations available all across Hardin County. Any voter who’s registered in Hardin County can choose any location that’s convenient for them. I encourage folks to visit govote.ky.gov or the Hardin County Clerk’s Facebook page to find the location nearest you.”

Contact your county clerk’s office for more election information.

Bond set at $1 million for Elizabethtown murder/arson suspect

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The man arrested following a Wednesday morning fire in Elizabethtown appeared for an arraignment hearing in Hardin District Court Thursday morning.

Dustin Caudill of Elizabethtown faces multiple charges including two counts of Murder then individual counts of first degree Arson, first degree Robbery, first degree Wanton Endangerment, Tampering with Physical Evidence, and Possession of a Handgun by a Convicted Felon following his arrest Wednesday.

The Hardin County Attorney’s Office requested a bond of $1 million “considering his history,” which the court approved. The court ordered for a public defender to be appointed to represent Caudill, and his next court appearance was scheduled for 1:30 p.m. on November 6 in the Ninth District Court Division Two. 

Caudill remains incarcerated at the Hardin County Detention Center.

Trick or Treaters, drivers, and families reminded to be safe as Halloween arrives

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It’s Halloween, and as the little goblin or ghouls in your life get ready to head out in search of treats this evening, keep safety in mind. 

The Kentucky State Police is offering several tips to help make sure Halloween is scary but safe.

Drivers should stay alert for increased pedestrian and bicycle traffic, especially in neighborhoods. Slow down and give kids extra time to cross the street, and be on the lookout for any kids who might forget to look both ways before crossing the street. Enter and exit driveways with extra caution.

Remind trick or treaters to be extra cautious when crossing the street, as drivers may have a hard time seeing them. Be extra cautious of strangers, and only approach houses with their porch light on. Stay on sidewalks and off of yards, and cross streets at crosswalks or corners only.

As you get ready to send trick or treaters out, Radcliff Deputy Fire Marshal Tommy Crane says take steps to increase the visibility of children.

“There’s lots of little things,” Crane said. “There’s glow sticks. There’s little flashy lights that you can get for them, and just make sure they’re visible, that  you’re staying with them, and  they’re walking facing the traffic.”

Make sure costumes do not limit a child’s vision or create a trip hazard.

Trick or Treating in most of the area runs from 5 to 8 p.m.

New closures coming as Saint John Road widening project shifts

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Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District Four is announcing new road closures as work progresses to the next phase of the KY 1357/Saint John Road widening project.

The KYTC says utility relocations, intersection tie-ins, and bridge construction over Billy Creek will require several changes for motorists over the next week.

Beginning Monday, November 4, access to Croghan Drive will be closed for connecting the newly constructed alignment. That closure is expected to last two days. To access Croghan Drive, drivers will need to turn onto Harvard Drive and follow detour signs.

Beginning Tuesday, November 5, access to Langley Trace will be closed for utility and bridge construction. That closure is expected to last until April 1. To access Langley Trace, drivers will need to turn onto Rue La Grande and follow detour signs. Residents can also go from West Park Road to Ring Road or College Street.

KYTC District Four Public Information Officer Chris Jessie says work is progressing on the project.

“These closures and the work they’re going to allow represent a shifting point as we move into the next phase of this project,” Jessie said. “There’s still a lot of work to be done yet. They’re at Billy Creek and the other half of the road is yet to be constructed. Once Croghan Drive reopens, motorists will be on half of the new alignment for the project.”

Follow KYTC District Four on social media for project updates.