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Elizabethtown
Thursday, October 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Elizabethtown. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ At 11:30 a.m. Saturday, the second Ride With Robbie motorcycle event will start to raise funds for a former RPD officer battling cancer—local organizers expect strong turnout. The News-Enterprise
- ➤ Dallas — a 1-year-old brown and white Shepherd mix that weighs 44 lbs — and Bristol, a 1-year-old mix weighing 35 lbs are looking for forever homes at the Hardin County Animal Shelter in Elizabethtown. A rabies clinic will be held soon, and more details will be available at the shelter. Quicksie 98.3
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ K Pot opened in Elizabethtown Wednesday—Kesada and Adam Mudina were seen at the entrance marking the long-awaited launch of the business. The News-Enterprise
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ October marks Manufacturing Month—a time to explore career opportunities in this key industry. Local educators and industry leaders plan events to showcase manufacturing skills and job paths—emphasizing its growing importance. The News-Enterprise
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Fall Break Nature Camp is still accepting registrations for a camp where kids learn about nature—there may be squirrels and even a deer to see. The camp offers outdoor activities that help children explore local wildlife during fall break. The News-Enterprise
- ➤ Elizabethtown Community and Technical College received a $100,000 grant from the Legacy Foundation to create a new STEM Lab—set near allied health classrooms—and offer a full-time tutor for students in key STEM courses. Quicksie 98.3
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Fall Fire Hazard Season began yesterday when the Kentucky Division of Forestry declared October 1 through December 15 a period of increased fire risk, and a daytime burn ban is in effect—state law prohibits burns during the day. K105
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today at Fort Knox, some employees signed furlough letters—sending them home—while active duty military work without pay as a government shutdown looms. The News-Enterprise
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Tails & Tatas Breast Cancer Awareness 5k Run/Walk
8:00 AM — Swope Toyota — Registration fee required — Participate in a hybrid 5k event supporting breast cancer awareness.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.
~ James Clear
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