Hardin County Daily Brief: August 8, 2026

Top of the morning

Wellness City opens its doors today. The rebranded former Sun Tan City spot in Elizabethtown holds its grand opening today, Aug. 8. (whas11.com)

Wawa's E'town opening pushed back. A large fuel spill has delayed the opening of Elizabethtown's new Wawa; no new date yet. (The Courier-Journal)

Around the county

First bell rings across Hardin County. Local schools kick off the new year, with teachers and students settling back into the routine. (The News-Enterprise)

Fort Knox schools tweak the playbook. The post's schools roll out changes this year aimed at meeting educational goals for military families. (army.mil)

ECTC welcomes new students. Elizabethtown Community and Technical College held orientation for incoming students this week. (The News-Enterprise)

E'town Parks and Rec on quality of life. Director Seth Breitner talks about the department's push to improve day-to-day life in Elizabethtown. (The News-Enterprise)

One more thing

Free disc golf for kids, spots still open. A free kids disc golf class still has room; a low-key way to get the family outside this month. (The News-Enterprise)

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