Good morning, Elizabethtown.

Cosmic Golf has opened today in Elizabethtown—drawing local residents who made non-stop calls as they eagerly embraced the new, mega golf-centric entertainment venue.

Hardin County Playhouse Little Theatre will perform Willy Wonka Jr. on Friday, bringing to life colorful scenes and characters—like Oompa Loompas and Everlasting Gobstoppers—to entertain local audiences.

Schools across Kentucky and Indiana will start classes for the upcoming academic year with dates ranging from July 31 to Aug.

25. Hardin County Public Schools in our area will open on Aug. 7 — a key date for local students.

KCTCS will roll out its first-ever mental health strategy—designed to support over 110,000 students at its 16 campuses—and is backed by partnerships with the JED Foundation, Healthy Minds Network, and the Council on Postsecondary Education.

A Healthy Minds Study found that 68 percent of students showed signs of depression and 66 percent reported anxiety while only 27 percent of those with symptoms received therapy.

John Hardin High School's Best Buddies program was recognized at the International Best Buddies Leadership Conference as one of the 40 top chapters worldwide and the only high school program in Kentucky—its vice principal Jennifer Cobb credited dedicated teachers, club sponsors, and students for fostering friendships between those with and without special needs.

Tuesday, Hardin County Fiscal Court met as West Point Mayor Richard Ciresi updated plans for a regional trail program along 2.9 miles of river shoreline to boost tourism, while the court approved a highway renaming to honor Iraq and Afghanistan veterans.

Hardin County EMS handled 16,683 calls—collections climbed to over $7 million, and the next meeting is set for August 12 with a town hall on July 29.

Baptist Health Hardin today is launching the Blue Band Project to lower the risk of stroke and other serious complications in pregnant and postpartum patients with high blood pressure—this effort will improve maternal safety at the local hospital.

Young Professionals Network Kick-Off

5-6:30 p.m. — Revival Vintage Spirits — Free entry — Connect with fellow young professionals and discover opportunities for networking and professional growth.

August Membership Luncheon: Education Focus

11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. — Pritchard Community Center — Ticket reservation required — Engage with local school superintendents on upcoming educational developments and enjoy networking opportunities.

EtownCon 2025

10 AM – 5 PM — Pritchard Community Center — $20 — A collectors' paradise in Elizabethtown featuring comics and pop culture fandoms.