Hardin County Daily Brief: July 22, 2026

Regional childcare funding, a closed-out highway memorial, and Fort Knox's gold reserves all made news around Hardin County today.

Top of the morning

$1.1 million headed to regional childcare. Rep. Heavrin secured a $1.1 million budget earmark for LTADD to expand childcare capacity across the Lincoln Trail region, including Hardin County. (pmg-ky2.com)

Highway memorial sign now up for Staff Sgt. Benjamin Pennington. The dedication closes out the KY 222 renaming effort that's been in the works for weeks. (pmg-ky2.com)

Around the county

Radcliff Optimist Club spreads early holiday cheer. The club's "Christmas Comes Early" event brings shopping and food to Radcliff this Saturday. (The News-Enterprise)

Hardin County Fair wraps another strong year. Organizers are calling this year's run a success as the fair closes out for the season. (paxtonmedia.com)

Fort Knox still holds all of the nation's gold. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed the depository's reserves remain intact. (sekbernews.id)

Line dancing returns to American Legion Post 113. Dancers were back stepping, turning and scuffing in unison Monday night. (The News-Enterprise)

One more thing

E'town couple dances into round two of a national contest. Damion Bottom and Andy Frueh are competing in Variety magazine's "America's Favorite Couple" contest and could use the hometown support. (The News-Enterprise)

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