Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of February.
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🎭 Culture
The historical society’s 25th book fair is set for Saturday at Pritchard Community Center - visitors might see figures like Daniel Boone, Rosa Parks and Abraham Lincoln represented in creative displays.
Hardin County is marking Black History Month with free events scheduled throughout February.
Local residents can find clear ways to celebrate and learn about community history at various gatherings across the county.
📰 Economy
Kentucky officials are working with Ford to repurpose the second facility at the former BlueOval SK plant in Glendale, aiming to add thousands of jobs.
Discussions focus on ensuring Ford meets project requirements (including job creation and financial commitments) to avoid repaying the state's $250 million loan.
🎓 Education
New dietary guidelines released by USDA and Health and Human Services emphasize protein and whole milk; local school meal programs began updates in July 2025.
Many districts still need more funding and updated kitchens (built for reheating meals) to shift from processed to scratch cooking.
🏛️ Government
Kentucky State Police will carry out Operation C.A.R.E. (Crash Awareness and Reduction Effort) on February 8 to monitor impaired, distracted and speeding drivers as they urge local partiers to plan safe rides for Super Bowl Sunday.
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