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Elizabethtown
Friday, January 9th, 2026
Good morning, Elizabethtown. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ This week, Furever Friends features two adoptable dogs, Scarlett, a 1-year-old 50-lb Pettie, and Buffy, a 3-year-old 34-lb Lab, at Hardin County Animal Shelter, 220 Peterson Drive. The shelter is open Monday through Saturday (12 noon to 4 pm) and can be reached at 270-769-3428. Quicksie 98.3
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ On January 8, Burrell Family McDonald's celebrated One in Eight Day to honor past and present crew members who helped build the Mcdonald's Experience at 16 local restaurants - the event showcased career growth and support through benefits like scholarships. Quicksie 98.3
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A job fair will be held soon to help 1,600 laid-off BlueOvalSK workers affected by a fallout between Ford Motor Co. and SK On — the event aims to connect them with new employment opportunities locally. The News-Enterprise
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Andy Beshear announced a statewide initiative to inspect aging facilities such as schools, daycares, and senior living centers for carbon monoxide safety; the inspections will check furnace rooms, HVAC systems, and other equipment to help prevent injuries. Quicksie 98.3
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Breckinridge Health announced the opening of a Cancer Treatment Center at Breckinridge Memorial Hospital in Hardinsburg. The center offers chemotherapy, infusion therapy and supportive care to give rural patients closer access to care. K105
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
To know the road ahead, ask those coming back.
~ Chinese Proverb
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