Good morning, Elizabethtown.

The annual winter market event returns Saturday (Nov.

22) with local vendors offering seasonal goodies as winter weather nears.

Despite SNAP food aid easing hunger for needy families, local food banks continue to face high demand and strain—officials say the pressure will persist into coming months.

Hardin County Animal Shelter in Elizabethtown is hosting its 9th Annual Howliday Special until December 20th and is featuring two adoptable dogs—Scout, a 1-year-old hound weighing 38 pounds, and Maybelline, a 1-year-old pittie weighing 50 pounds—while offering $25 adult adoptions when you bring a children’s toy or a $25 gift card to help Benchmark Family Services, with shelter hours Monday to Saturday from 12 noon to 4 p.m.

Elizabethtown Community and Technical College was named to the 2025 Military Times Best for Vets: Colleges list — the honor recognizes the school’s commitment to assisting veterans.

Kentucky Congressman Morgan McGarvey paid tribute to UPS plane crash victims yesterday on the House floor by reading all 14 names, including 3 crew members who died on the plane and 11 who died in the aftermath (lawmakers observed a moment of silence).

Fort Knox will hold a Thanksgiving meal at Cantigny Warrior Restaurant on Nov.

26 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.—everyone in the area is welcome to join the feast.

The Elizabethtown Police Department is accepting nonperishable food donations for its annual Cram the Cruiser campaign until November 26; a donation box is set up at Cruiser No. 175 (with drop-off bins to be placed at local Kroger and Walmart next Monday) to help local families during the holiday season.

Turkey Fun Run & Family Stroll 5K

8-10 a.m. — Bardstown High School Gym — Registration fee applies — Enjoy a family-friendly run benefitting The New Life Center this Thanksgiving.