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Elizabethtown
Saturday, August 30th, 2025
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
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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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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.
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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.
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ETown Pickleball Open
5 AM – 9 AM — American Legion Park — Check for fees — Compete or improve your skills at local pickleball tournaments and lessons.
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Heartland Harvest Festival 5K
8-9 a.m. — Elizabethtown Nature Park — Registration fee required — Enjoy a fun autumn run through the scenic trails of Elizabethtown Nature Park.
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