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Saturday, August 30th, 2025
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Good morning, Elizabethtown. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of August.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Hardin County Schools Board of Education met on Wednesday to approve tax rates that will remain unchanged for 2025—26. This decision will keep the current fee for local school funding in the coming academic year. The News-Enterprise
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State lawmakers said that fiscal year 2025 ended with a surplus and extra funds went to the Budget Reserve Trust Fund to keep services like schools and police strong. They will lower the individual income tax to 3.5% on January 1 and will watch how federal changes in SNAP under H.R. 1 affect the state—keeping an eye on error rates to save money. K105
SEASONAL NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR One of our top fall decor picks is this true-to-life fall foliage garland. It’s perfect for staircases, mantles, door frames, and more. The Buy
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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.
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Falling for Fall: Our Favorite Early Autumn Decor Picks
Psst. Is it too soon to say…boo? Look away, summer fans. If you’re ready for fall, read on for our top decor picks:
- This true-to-life fall foliage garland is perfect for staircases, mantles, door frames, and more.
- Add these pumpkin-shaped “Hello Fall” coasters to your dinner table or coffee bar.
- Pet + autumn lovers, this embroidered ”Happy Pawtumn” hand towel may be your favorite find of the season.
- Sprinkle these cute ceramic ghosts around the house for an understated nod to Halloween.
- Create a beautiful autumnal tablescape with this burlap runner + best-selling set of assorted mini pumpkins, leaves, and acorns.
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