Hardin County Daily Brief: September 23, 2026

Vine Grove cuts its property tax rate, a harvest festival takes over downtown E'town Saturday, and a few local heads-up items round out the morning.

Top of the morning

Vine Grove lowers its property tax rate. The city council approved a reduced rate, so residents will see the difference on their next round of tax bills. (The News-Enterprise)

Heartland Harvest Festival returns to downtown Elizabethtown Saturday. The annual fall event is expected to draw crowds to the downtown square for the weekend. (The News-Enterprise)

Around the county

Rabies clinic set for Hardin County pets. Hardin County Animal Care & Control is holding a rabies clinic for local pet owners. (EIN News)

KSP Post 4 running traffic safety checkpoints this week. Troopers will be out at checkpoints as part of a routine safety push. (pmg-ky2.com)

Morgantown man arrested after fleeing police, hitting Fort Knox gate. State police say the chase ended when the driver struck a gate at Fort Knox; charges are pending. (pmg-ky2.com)

Three local golfers advance to the state tournament. Area golfers punched their tickets to state after strong regional finishes. (pmg-ky1.com)

One more thing

Garden Club members head back to design school. Local Garden Club members joined 41 students at the Hardin County Extension Service for a Landscape Design School course. (The News-Enterprise)

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