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Elizabethtown
Friday, February 20th, 2026
Good morning, Elizabethtown. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of February.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Elizabethtown High School senior Rush Clagett earned state runner-up at the Poetry Out Loud Championship held this past weekend at the Farish Theater (Lexington). He credited the event with sparking a new interest in poetry ahead of his plans to attend the University of the Cumberlands. Quicksie 98.3
- ➤ The Kentucky Supreme Court ruled House Bill 9 unconstitutional because it would have allowed state funds for charter schools without voter approval & affected plans for two new schools. The decision means charter schools must secure a constitutional amendment before receiving state funding. WLKY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Elizabethtown Planning and Development department will host an open house meeting on Thursday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Central Avenue Baptist Church to gather input on the North Downtown Master Plan + guide future community improvements. Quicksie 98.3
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Fish fries return on Friday during Lent at several local restaurants, giving community members a chance to enjoy traditional meals. Check schedules at your favorite spot & savor this seasonal treat. The News-Enterprise
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Wine Down Wednesday: Spring Gnome Paint and Sip
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Waters Edge Winery & Bistro — Pre-pay required — Unleash your creativity with a spring-themed painting night accompanied by wine and laughter.
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Antique House Show
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Brown-Pusey House — Admission fee may apply — Discover treasures and get expert appraisals at this unique antique event.
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