Good morning, Elizabethtown.

A Radcliff woman and a West Point teen were named recipients of the 48th annual Bell Awards—recognizing their achievements as part of the statewide honorees.

Their selection highlights local talent in this prestigious event.

Officer Chris Elam updated the city council Monday on the enforcement of a recovery residence ordinance—89 facilities operate in the city and three in unincorporated Hardin County—and noted that the measure has removed operators who neglected basic living standards.

Planning Director Joe Reverman and Mayor Jeff Gregory also shared updates on housing and preservation goals, with the council set to meet again on September 15.

KYTC crews worked Tuesday night to overlay a high-friction surface on westbound U.S. 62 between the I-65 overpass and Commerce Drive, causing lane closures from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.; they will continue work on eastbound WKP Wednesday and Thursday nights between the I-65 overpass and U.S. 31W—drivers should follow road signs and use caution in work zones.

The state’s Our Healthy Kentucky Home initiative has put obesity in focus after a 2022 survey showed 38 percent of adults are obese.

Health Secretary Steven Stack said (at a September 4 press conference) that Kentuckians can improve their health with simple diet changes and regular exercise (such as eating fruits and vegetables daily and exercising three times a week).

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.

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.