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Thursday, June 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Elizabethtown. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Frankie, a 3-year-old grey cat with pale green eyes, and Pearl, a 1-year-old, 54-pound Pyrenees mix are available for adoption at Hardin County Animal Shelter at 220 Peterson Drive in Elizabethtown, open Monday to Saturday from 12 noon to 4pm — locals can call the shelter for more details. Quicksie 98.3
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Green River Winds debuts this weekend and features talented musicians from across Central Kentucky—seasoned players and those returning from a break will take the stage to offer an exciting music experience for local fans. The News-Enterprise
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sen. Julie Raque Adams sponsored a new law that will take effect on Friday and makes sextortion a separate crime punishable as a misdemeanor or felony based on factors like threat level and victim age—convicted offenders may be added to the state sex offender registry. Schools must also now provide age-appropriate guidance to help students and parents report such crimes. K105
- ➤ Kentucky lawmakers have passed bills that add penalties for sexual extortion, ban cell phones in classrooms, and end DEI programs at public universities—laws that will take effect tomorrow. State leaders have also set up temporary meeting rooms for lawmakers during a $300 million Capitol renovation—projected to host sessions for the next three legislative cycles. WLKY
- ➤ At its second meeting this month Tuesday, Hardin County Fiscal Court approved an amendment to the county administrative code—removing restrictions on take-home vehicles and revising the social media policy—and later approved changes to personnel policies affecting county facility use by for-profit businesses. The court held the first reading of an ethics ordinance amendment and will meet next on July 8. 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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