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Elizabethtown
Thursday, February 26th, 2026
Good morning, Elizabethtown. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ CASA of the Heartland reported its services in Hardin County grew from assisting 120 children in 2022 to 185 last year while handling 312 cases from 983 petitions statewide; Michelle Kail gave the update to the City Council on Monday, noting 129 children remain on the waitlist. Quicksie 98.3
- ➤ Two dogs, Darla—a 26-pound shepherd mix—and Ody, a 5-year-old beagle mix weighing 40 pounds, are seeking Furever homes at Hardin County Animal Shelter on 220 Peterson Drive in E-town. Visitors can come Monday through Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. to meet them. Quicksie 98.3
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Construction is underway at Buffalo Lake for a new outdoor amphitheater that will host big-name concerts in Hardin County. The venue will expand the area's live music scene when it opens. The News-Enterprise
- ➤ Grayson County Historical Society will host a Heritage Day celebration on Saturday, June 20 on East Main Street in Leitchfield. The event will feature live demonstrations, a community quilt assembly, interactive exhibits, and food trucks to honor the nation’s 250th birthday and the society’s 50th anniversary (free admission). K105
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Grace James Middle School girls' track team won the state title over the weekend by training in hallways and classrooms without a dedicated track. The team is now raising funds for new equipment in the coming weeks. WLKY
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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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