Hardin County Daily Brief: August 10, 2026
A delayed Wawa, a proposed Etown school tax hike, and a jalapeno recall worth knowing about today.
Top of the morning
Wawa's opening pushed back again. The Elizabethtown Wawa still hasn't opened after a large fuel spill at the site, and no new opening date has been set. (AOL.com)
Etown schools eye a tax hike. The Elizabethtown Independent Schools board met Friday on a proposed 1.6-cent property tax levy increase for the 2026-27 fiscal year. (The News-Enterprise)
Around the county
Jalapeno recall hits local shelves. Taylor Farms is recalling jalapeno products over salmonella concerns, and the recalled items were sold at Target, Walmart and Whole Foods. (myfoxzone.com)
Cecilia Days turns 55. The long-running community festival wrapped its 55th year over the weekend with a parade and a full slate of activities. (The News-Enterprise)
Loretta Lynn's story comes to Etown. The Hardin County Historical Society is bringing a Kentucky Humanities-funded presentation on Loretta Lynn's life to the area. (The News-Enterprise)
One more thing
North Hardin seniors honored. Ethan Carden and Jennings Johnson received Ray Story Memorial Scholarships, named for a former North Hardin principal. (The News-Enterprise)
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