Hardin County Daily Brief: October 1, 2026
Towne Mall gets a new name and a mid-November reopening, plus a road closure and a rescheduled charity ride.
Top of the morning
Towne Mall becomes City Center Construction is wrapping up on the Elizabethtown mall, soon to be called the City Center, with a grand re-opening expected in mid-November. (The News-Enterprise)
West Bryan Road closes Monday The Hardin County Road Department will replace two drainage pipes under West Bryan Road, just off Pear Orchard Road in Elizabethtown. Plan an alternate route starting Monday. (The News-Enterprise)
Around the county
Free hearing screenings at three Elizabethtown schools Screenings are set for today at three Elizabethtown schools. (WDRB)
Ride With Robbie moves to Oct. 10 Organizers of the third annual motorcycle ride rescheduled because of rain in Saturday's forecast. (The News-Enterprise)
Fort Knox dining facility opens to Army civilians A pilot program opens the Kouma Dining Facility to Army civilians beginning today. (army.mil)
Police warn of DOJ and Marshals impersonation scam Kentucky police are telling residents to watch for callers posing as the Department of Justice or U.S. Marshals. Hang up and verify through an official number. (WSMV)
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