Communities in and around the Heartland enjoyed many tributes and celebrations this month for local veterans. Hundreds of Vietnam veterans were honored at Hardin County's four-day Thank You From the Heartland: A Salute to Vietnam Veterans. This special celebration is one that got a whole community involved. Also, read about the plans for the Hardin County Veterans Tribute in Elizabethtown that will include sculptures by a local artist. These stories and more are featured in The News Enterprise.
Hugs, cheers greet Vietnam vets this time
Vietnam vets celebrate homecoming decades after return
Group to break ground on Veterans Tribute
Focus of workshop is veteran stories
Beshear hands out BRAC checks
Many more students in our local area are heading back to the classroom this fall and to accommodate the influx, schools and colleges are expanding. Elizabethtown Community and Technical College has more than doubled its enrollment in the last decade. ECTC officials say online course offerings and offsite campus locations are just a few reasons why enrollment is up. Also, read about two new elementary schools in the Radcliff area. These stories and more are featured in The News Enterprise and The Kentucky Standard.
Growth spurt: ECTC enrollment continues to soar
Learning on a prayer
Radcliff Elementary shows off renovation
Leigh Anne Florence brings Woody to the Nelson County Public Library to promote NIE and new chapter series
If you are looking for a place to enjoy the fall weather, head out to the Farmer's Market in Mount Washington where you can browse and purchase fresh local produce. And, this fall you don't want to miss CONNECT at Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest. CONNECT is a collision of art, music, science and technology at night featuring video and light projections on water, an interpretation of insect rituals, magical fairy dances, stories and much more. These stories are featured in The Pioneer News.
Fresh produce doesn't last long as Farmer's Market very popular in MW
Connect at Bernheim to return
