Hardin County Daily Brief: August 31, 2026

Top of the morning

Elizabethtown throttles rival Central Hardin, 50-0. After a rough season-opening loss to Bardstown, the Panthers turned things around with a lopsided win over their county rival. (The News-Enterprise)

John Hardin opens 2-0 with a 32-12 win over Seneca. The Bulldogs are off to their best start since 2012 after the road win in Louisville. (The News-Enterprise)

Around the county

Mimosa Festival draws a crowd to downtown Vine Grove. The weekend event brought shoppers and visitors out for local vendors and entertainment. (The News-Enterprise)

ECTC UnGala raises money for student success. Elizabethtown Community and Technical College supporters skipped the ball gowns for jeans and T-shirts at the casual fundraiser. (The News-Enterprise)

Elizabethtown Lions Club earns the Governor's Trophy. The local club was recognized for its community service work over the past year. (The News-Enterprise)

Fort Knox Potted Few Garden Club backs the MOAA golf scramble. The club's donation supported the Military Officers Association of America's scholarship fundraiser for veterans and military families. (The News-Enterprise)

One more thing

Master Gardeners tour Buffalo Trace Distillery. The local garden club took a field trip to the Frankfort distillery to see the grounds and grow their own know-how. (The News-Enterprise)

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