Good morning, Elizabethtown.

A fire damaged the Vine Grove Fire Department station house at 203 North Mill Street on Wednesday—firefighters battled the blaze overnight and lost three fire trucks including a 3000-gallon tanker, a historic special-event truck, and a pink truck used for breast cancer awareness events with damage estimated at about $1.5 million as investigators review a possible lightning strike and nearby departments maintain response times.

ABSeafood, a local seafood market and restaurant, moved to a larger building — the new space is designed to better meet customer needs and support its growth.

Apple announced that the Harrodsburg Corning glass factory—currently employing about 400 workers—will add nearly 200 jobs to produce glass for its smart phones and watches.

Meanwhile, GE will move 800 jobs from overseas and Ford plans to invest billions in electric car plants, with local leaders expecting these moves to boost Kentucky manufacturing.

Kentucky’s Auditor of Public Accounts presented a 556-page review that found the Department of Education lacks measurable benchmarks and has outdated grant paperwork—yet it did not uncover major spending issues.

Education Commissioner Robbie Fletcher said KDE will use the report to guide future improvements in public school services.

EtownCon 2025

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

Governor's Gold Cup Marching Band Festival

11:30 a.m. — Elizabethtown High School — Entry fees apply — Celebrate the best of local talent with a competitive marching band festival featuring prelims and finals.

Central Kentucky Rods & Machines Cruise In

4-9 p.m. — American Legion Hardin Post 113 — Enjoy food, drinks, and music while checking out classic cars.

Great Pages Circus

7-8:30 p.m. — Hardin County Fairgrounds — Cash only — Experience a thrilling family adventure filled with international circus acts and exciting performances.

ETown Pickleball Open

5 AM – 9 AM — American Legion Park — Check for fees — Compete or improve your skills at local pickleball tournaments and lessons.