Hardin County Daily Brief: September 15, 2026

Top of the morning

Fire Chief Mark Malone is hanging up his helmet. Elizabethtown's fire chief is retiring after 11 years leading the department and nearly 40 years in the fire service, and says he wants a "fresh perspective" in the role while a successor is found. (The News-Enterprise)

Elizabethtown City Hall is planning a move. The city says City Hall will relocate to a new site by early 2028, though details on the location and funding are still to come. (The News-Enterprise)

Around the county

Grave markers have gone missing from several Hardin County cemeteries. Multiple cemeteries in the county have reported stolen markers, and the sheriff's office is looking into it. (Yahoo News Canada)

Asian longhorned ticks are showing up as a threat to local cattle. The invasive tick species is raising concern for Hardin County's cattle herds, according to local ag reporting. (The News-Enterprise)

Friends of the Hardin County Public Library are stocking up for their Fall Book Sale. The sale runs Thursday through Saturday at HCPL in Elizabethtown, with proceeds supporting library programs. (The News-Enterprise)

Central Hardin's cross country squad turned in a strong showing. Ovesen and Cline led the Bruins to a second-place team finish at the Fairgrounds Frenzy meet over the weekend. (The News-Enterprise)

Weather and alerts

[Moderate] Heat Advisory in effect through Wednesday evening. Heat index values up to 105 are expected from today at noon through 8 p.m. Wednesday across the region, including Hardin County; NWS warns of possible heat illness. (NWS)

One more thing

The Heartland of Kentucky Annual Quilt Show is back for its 25th year. More than 250 quilts go on display Friday and Saturday at the Hardin County Extension Office. (The News-Enterprise)

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