Hardin County Daily Brief: August 5, 2026
Elizabethtown council members move to keep data centers out of the city, plus a $6.25 million land sale sets up 422 new homes near Radcliff.
Top of the morning
Elizabethtown moves to block data centers — City Council took its first step toward keeping large-scale data centers out of city limits, with the council's own adoption vote expected Aug. 17. (The News-Enterprise)
Penn Run Golf Course sells for $6.25 million — The course is changing hands as buyers plan a 422-home development on the property. (WDRB)
Around the county
Vine Grove neighbors raise concerns over sober-living home — Residents are pushing back on a planned sober-living home in their neighborhood, citing worries about the location. (whas11.com)
Family Scholar House welcomes first residents — ECTC's new Family Scholar House opened its doors to its first families this week, offering housing and support for parents pursuing a degree. (The News-Enterprise)
Grave-robbing case in E'town, Radcliff ends in guilty pleas — Four men indicted for robbing graves in Elizabethtown and Radcliff entered guilty pleas days before their scheduled trial. (The News-Enterprise)
Fort Knox showcases new training capabilities — A new feature highlights the range of training resources Fort Knox is bringing online for soldiers. (DVIDS)
One more thing
Step back in time at the Hardin County Farm Museum — The museum's exhibits give visitors a look at how farm life used to work in the county. (Times-Citizen Communications)
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