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  • A desperate decision: Suicide in Hardin County: Grief lingers long after death

    Michael Berry loved to fish, enjoyed eating banana pudding and passionately followed University of Kentucky sports.

    More than anything, he cared deeply about his family, always wanting to bring a smile to someone’s face.

    “He loved his nieces and nephews,’’ said his sister, Vickie Green. “He always wanted a family and kids. You felt like he had love for everybody.’’

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  • Role of chamber may be redirected

    Brad Richardson wants to expand the role the Hardin County Chamber of Commerce plays in promoting and exploring initiatives for small businesses and local commerce.

    By the same token, he said he believes these efforts would be strengthened by shifting the burden of local festivals and community events to a new body.

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  • USA Cares breaks ground for new headquarters

    Retired Maj. Gen. John Tindall, president of USA Cares, described Saturday as a “day of a thousand thank yous.”
    Tindall joined with the staff and board of directors of USA Cares in lockstep with state and city officials to break ground at the future site of the military charity’s headquarters, which Executive Director Bill Nelson hopes will be completed by the end of the year.

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  • Flaherty man arrested after bomb making materials found in home

    A Meade County man is facing federal charges after a search warrant of his home yielded materials needed to create bombs.

    James W. Nott, 28, of Flaherty was arrested Wednesday evening during a traffic stop by Meade County Deputy Sheriff Brian Rogers. Knott was charged with DUI, failure to dim headlights, carrying a concealed weapon and license to be in possession.

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  • Youth job fair to prepare future career seekers is April 26

    Young people will have the opportunity to network with employers April 26.

    Residents of the eight-county Lincoln Trail area from 16 to 21 years old are invited to a youth job fair from 4 until 6 p.m. at the John Hardin High School commons.

    Several employers, including United Parcel Service of America Inc., Job Corps, the U.S. Army, Manpower Inc., Rally’s Hamburgers Inc., The Reserve Network and Hired! Apprenticeship Program are expected to attend and speak to attendees.

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  • Extension of TIF program could reap benefits for county

    A House bill extending the Tax Increment Financing program in the state of Kentucky may ultimately benefit a portion of Hardin County near Fort Knox.

    Local officials say they hope the passage of HB 310, which was signed into law by Gov. Steve Beshear, will provide an additional means to attract new business and industry to the area.

    Under the provisions of HB 310, more areas within the state now qualify for tax increment financing districts, which in essence redirects taxes from the land back into the development of the property.

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  • Teen keeps mother's memory alive through exhibit, fundraiser

    When Kelly Jeffries succumbed to cancer in December 2009, her legacy included — among other things — her art and a teenage daughter determined to keep her memory alive.

    On Sunday, the two will come together, as Skylar Jeffries, 16, holds an exhibit of her mother’s artwork from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Brown-Pusey House in Elizabethtown.

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  • E-scrap collection under way

    Hardin County government hopes you’ll reconsider before tossing that cell phone in the trash or kicking that bulky television or desktop computer to the curb for trash haulers.

    An alternative created by the county in coordination with local industries is the annual electronic scrap event, which continues until 3 p.m. Saturday at AGC Automotive Americas on Auto Glass Drive off Leitchfield Road near Elizabethtown.

    The event is open to Hardin County residents only, and participants must present a valid form of identification to prove their residence.

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  • Partnership promotes college credit transfers

    Leitchfield resident Pamela Collins now has one less worry on her mind.

    With the signing of a document on Thursday, Collins knows all of the credits she has earned as a health and human services student at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College will follow her to Lindsey Wilson College.

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