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Elizabethtown
Saturday, October 25th, 2025
Good morning, Elizabethtown. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 25th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ United Way of Central Kentucky is holding a grant-application training session next week for nonprofit groups in its five-county area—this session will help them apply for funds. The News-Enterprise
- ➤ A local church hosting its annual trunk-or-treat event added a sensory friendly hour to help kids with sensory needs have a safe time on Halloween—making the celebration more inclusive for families. The News-Enterprise
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A new Dollar General store in West Point is now open— it offers affordable household essentials to local residents with convenient access to everyday items. The News-Enterprise
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Band of Hawks high school marching band is competing in the KMEA State Marching Band semi-finals this weekend—this contest marks the final step in their season and tests their skills. The News-Enterprise
- ➤ Clarkson Elementary School hosted Lights on Afterschool Day on Thursday when Family Resource Center members enjoyed milk and cookies while parents, students, and staff made a paper light bulb display to show why afterschool programs help kids learn and grow. K105
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Researchers at the University of Kentucky are testing local snakes for a fungal disease that can cause lesions and swelling. They placed around 800 boards across the state to gather data and better learn how the infection spreads — the team will use the findings to study snake health. WKYU-FM
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Baptist Health Hardin received a donation from The Cecilian Bank to set up a Community Health and Wellness Fund+ the donation will help the hospital expand local care and services. The News-Enterprise
- ➤ Today the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Kentucky and Southern Indiana Chapter invites locals to join a free Walk to End Alzheimer’s at the bandstand of Freeman Lake Park starting with an opening ceremony at 10:30 a.m. Families can enjoy a kids zone and tribute wall at the event, which raises funds for support and research for those affected by Alzheimer’s. Quicksie 98.3
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Farm-City Day 2025
8 AM – 1 PM — Hardin County Cooperative Extension Service — Reservations required — Celebrate the 59th annual Farm-City Day with tours, a luncheon speaker, and awards presentation.
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