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Saturday, September 13th, 2025

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Good morning, Elizabethtown. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 13th of September.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Great Pages Circus returns to Hardin County Fairgrounds to bring fun and exciting acts to families—organizers say event details will be announced soon.  The News-Enterprise
  • The Hardin County Public Library Adult Services Department is offering a two-month reading challenge that focuses on nature to help local residents explore the outdoors. The program invites participants to read themed selections that promote a mindful connection with nature.  The News-Enterprise

ECONOMY NEWS

  • Bourbon & Beyond will draw over 200,000 visitors to the Highland Festival Grounds over four days—boosting local businesses with an expected $24.3 million economic impact—and neighbors in Beechmont have raised noise concerns as organizers test sound technology to reduce disruption.  WLKY

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • State Auditor Allison Ball said the Kentucky Department of Education is enforcing rules that keep religious preschools from getting state funds and break the U.S. Constitution—her 500-page report also criticizes the department's rating system and fiscal management. It remains to be seen how KDE will change its policies.  K105
  • Hardin County Judge-Executive Keith Taul questioned whether talks over selling county-owned land near the landfill to the Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves had ended—he proposed the county move forward with the sale if they had.  The News-Enterprise

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Wed, 9/17/25

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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.

    Sat, 9/20/25

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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.

    Sat, 9/27/25

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