Saturday, June 14th, 2025

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Good morning, Elizabethtown. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Elizabethtown was named the second best place to live in Kentucky—just over a year after it was recognized as the fastest-growing large city in the state. The News-Enterprise
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ EPD is hosting a school supply drive to provide students with essential items as summer break ends + school starts. The drive will help ensure that supplies are available before the new school year begins. The News-Enterprise
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, soldiers at Fort Knox gathered before dawn for a 5K run to mark the U.S. Army's 250th birthday, kicking off weekend celebrations. The News-Enterprise
- ➤ The Hardin County Board of Tax Appeals will meet Tuesday in a special called meeting to review the assessment on Blue Oval SK in Glendale. The News-Enterprise
- ➤ Kentucky Lt. Gov. Coleman spoke on Wednesday at the Hardin County Chamber luncheon about the Pre-K for All Initiative and said investing in early education can boost kindergarten readiness — which may lower future costs from poor literacy rates. The Beshear administration’s plan will build preschools, eliminate childcare deserts, and grow the labor force, and Coleman urged community members to help the advisory committee gather feedback statewide. Quicksie 98.3
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ State health officials reported this week that two infants died from whooping cough in the commonwealth—urging vaccination for pregnant mothers and infants starting at two months—to help prevent further illness. Quicksie 98.3
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Basketball Skills Development Camp
All day — Bluegrass Sportsplex — $97 fee for observing coaches — Improve ball handling and scoring skills while building character and confidence.
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Goin' To Market: E-Town Bound
10 AM – 4 PM — Pritchard Community Center — Free entry — Explore a pop-up shopping extravaganza full of unique treasures and local finds.
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Tim Walker Founders' Day 5K Run/Walk
8-9 a.m. — Elizabethtown Sports Park — Registration fee required — Honor the legacy of Tim Walker at this community-focused 5K event while supporting local history.
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