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Wednesday, June 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Elizabethtown. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Elizabethtown Police Department is working with Hope Academy for Kids Inc. on a school supply drive and accepts donations like flash drives, backpacks, and crayons dropped off at 300 South Mulberry Street—these supplies will help students start the school year strong. Quicksie 98.3
- ➤ The Historic State Theater will host its Summer Movie Series on Tuesday afternoons and evenings with Moana showing at noon and 7 p.m.—the lineup features sequels including Moana 2, Sing 1 and 2, Paddington 1 and 2, and Inside Out 1 and 2 while tickets cost only $1 with a $3 Kids Pack concession available. Quicksie 98.3
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A motorcycle crash on Monday afternoon in Cecilia left an Eastview man dead. The News-Enterprise
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents spent Tuesday cleaning up after Monday's flash flooding caused water to rise quickly along Freeman Lake Road—washing away part of a retaining wall and filling storm drains with debris. Neighbors said no major property damage occurred and they are not worried about additional rain. WLKY
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Kentucky saw temporary hair loss in some users of weight loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy & Zepbound due to rapid weight loss and stress. Health experts said the shedding was linked to metabolic changes rather than the drugs themselves and recommended a healthy diet with at least 1,000 calories a day. WLKY
SHOP NEWS
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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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