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Saturday, March 15th, 2025
Good morning, Elizabethtown. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 15th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Friends of a local man known as the Grinch started a GoFundMe page to help him through a rough time—he brightens the Christmas season for the town all year. The campaign requests community donations to support his immediate needs. The News-Enterprise
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Twenty years after the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure moved the Armor Center to Fort Knox — local officials say the base still helps drive the economy. Local leaders add that BRAC changes continue shaping jobs and growth — bolstering the area's future. The News-Enterprise
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On March 13th, Governor Andy Beshear announced that over $540,000 in grants were awarded to 19 cities for recreational projects through the Kentucky Trail Towns program. Elizabethtown received $25,000 for trail enhancements, event promotion, and signage installation — Cave City, Horse Cave, and Munfordville each received $30,000 for similar projects. Quicksie 98.3
- ➤ Area law enforcement agencies are reminding Kentuckians to celebrate St. Patrick's Day safely as they wear green and plan ahead for a safe ride home. The Kentucky State Police are joining the national Operation CARE program until March 17 to target impaired driving—including speeding, seatbelt violations and distracted driving. Quicksie 98.3
- ➤ West Point Mayor Richard Ciresi said he was caught off guard when the City Council voted on March 10 not to renew the lease for the former West Point School building, which the city leases from Hardin County Schools until May 31—he believes the building may become abandoned if it is not used for civic events again. Quicksie 98.3
- ➤ Lawmakers passed changes to House Bill 520 on March 14, 2025 that will let police withhold public records for open investigations if they say disclosure could pose harm. The bill also permanently bars the state attorney general from releasing criminal investigative records, and critics warn this shift may reduce public oversight. WKYU-FM
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Tin Zelkova Concert
Tin Zelkova will perform live at Bourbon Barrel Tavern in Elizabethtown, KY, providing an engaging music experience.
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Monthly Meeting of Elizabethtown Tourism & Convention Bureau
9-10 a.m. | Elizabethtown Tourism & Convention Bureau | Free entry | Engage with local tourism initiatives promoting attractions and convention activities.
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Survive to Thrive Art Auction Fundraiser 2025
6-11:30 p.m. — The House on Helm — Fundraising event — Bid on unique art pieces while supporting a meaningful cause.
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