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Atwell to retire after 30+ years
In the absence of Mayor Annie Swift, Line presided over the meeting. Munfordville Assistant Police Chief Ryan Riggs announced the retirement of Police Chief Greg Atwell. Council Member Ricky Line read Chief Atwell’s official letter of retirement, which will be effective July 31, 2024. Council Member Tara Wilson thanked...
U.S. 62 bridge work will require detours at Hardin-Nelson county line
Bridge work at the Hardin-Nelson county line will require detours next week. Demolition and replacement work is scheduled to begin Monday on the U.S. 62 bridge over Rolling Fork Slough near the county line, and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says full closure of the bridge will allow the project to be completed as quickly as possible.
Mason Michael sworn in as new fire chief
The Horse Cave City Council met in regular session on Monday, July 8. New Fire Chief Mason Michael was sworn in as the new fire chief of the Horse Cave Fire Department. As he introduced himself, Mason explained he has lived in Horse Cave his whole life and attended both Caverna and later Hart County (where he graduated in 2014). He explained he’s been with the Horse Cave Volunteer Fire Department since October 2014.
Open meeting scheduled July 27 for all Kentucky rescue squads
MUNFORDSVILLE, Ky. – On July 27, The Kentucky Search and Rescue Association will host their first public meeting. The Kentucky Search and Rescue Association is made of teams across Kentucky that prioritize training and finding missing people. The meeting will begin at 10 a.m. that day in the Hart...
How you can use a new augmented reality experience to learn about Kentucky's Black history
With the help of augmented reality, five members of the Harlem Hellfighters can now march just yards away from the graves where they’re buried. Using this technology, you can stand side-by-side with the likeness of the Kentucky soldiers from the African American combat unit that served 191 days on the frontlines and became the most decorated regiment of World War I. ...
New developments in Hardin County could spur more economic growth
ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. — New developments are underway in Hardin County, including revamping the Towne Mall in Elizabethtown, a highly anticipated project by some local residents and business owners. Mischelle West, owner of Story Bridal and Tuxedo in Etown, is particularly enthusiastic about the improvements. With her business located just...
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