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ELIZABETHTOWN

Since a handful of pertussis cases was first reported in Hardin County last week, the number of those diagnosed with 'whooping cough' has grown to 13, health officials said Friday.

Linda Sims, Public Health Director with Lincoln Trail Health Department, said all confirmed cases stem from three Elizabethtown-area schools and day cares tied to those schools.

Those confirmed with pertussis this week all have ties to St. James parochial school, Elizabethtown Christian Academy and Heartland Elementary.

By CHUCK JONES cjones@thenewsenterprise.com CECILIA — Central Hardin coach Mike Lawson is very familiar with Greenwood coach Mark Nelson and his Gators. Prior to arriving at Central Hardin, Lawson coached at Marshall County, which was in the same Class 4-A district under the old alignment with Greenwood.

By JOSH CLAYWELL jclaywell@thenewsenterprise.com ELIZABETHTOWN — Over the last few years, North Hardin High School cross country coach John Russell has watched as the North Hardin Invitational hasn’t been attracting as many teams as the veteran coach would like. Saturday’s installment at Severns Valley Baptist Church features 11 total teams, but Russell has a plan

John Benedict Ash

John Benedict Ash, 83, of Elizabethtown, passed away Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008, at his son’s residence in Hodgenville.

He was a Navy veteran of World War II, serving as second gunner aboard the USS Belleau Wood. He was the recipient of nine Bronze Star Medals, the Victory Medal and a Presidential Citation for heroism, was a retired carpenter and a faithful Catholic.