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Saturday, December 20th, 2025
Good morning, Elizabethtown. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 20th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ WLKY is sharing the stories of this year's Bell Award recipients. These stories, including those of Maria Bell (a local food bank leader) and Lily Sumner (a 12-year-old non-profit founder), will be posted online after they air. WLKY
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Ford will shift the BlueOval SK plant to a battery energy storage systems operation, causing 1,600 layoffs while Hardin County officials work with Ford and state leaders to support impacted employees + secure long-term investment in Glendale. Local representatives promise ongoing stability. Quicksie 98.3
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ ECTC held ceremonies Tuesday at Severns Valley Baptist Church to honor 200 students who completed summer or fall programs — the college will soon award about 500 degrees and diplomas with over 1,400 certificates while enrollment for Spring 2026 is open. Quicksie 98.3
- ➤ John Hardin High School students showcased their talents at the final Hardin County Schools Board meeting for 2025, with about half of the choir performing. Their act highlights more HCS students taking advantage of new career pathway opportunities. The News-Enterprise
- ➤ Elizabethtown Community and Technical College’s diesel technology program maintained its AED Foundation Accreditation for construction and agriculture equipment repair pathways—classes for new students begin Jan. 12. The renewal confirms the program meets rigorous industry standards and supports local employer partnerships. K105
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Nurses at Norton Hospital dressed NICU babies in festive attire for a Christmas photoshoot today to spread holiday cheer. The event offered families a moment of comfort and celebration amid winter’s challenges. WLKY
- ➤ A new program connects parents facing a pediatric cancer diagnosis with volunteers who have cared for children with cancer. It will support local families as they navigate treatment and recovery. WKYU-FM
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ An 8-year-old experienced his best Christmas ever during a local Amtryke ride — organizers say it offers festive fun — which brightened his holiday and cheered his family. The News-Enterprise
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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