July 3, 2024

Leave the fireworks to the experts

Summer is synonymous with barbecues, parades and fireworks. The National Safety Council advises everyone to enjoy fireworks at public displays conducted by professionals, and not to use any fireworks at home. They may be legal, but they are not safe.

Every year, thousands of people are injured badly enough to require medical treatment after fireworks-related incidents, with many of the injuries to children.

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This week in pictures

KACo's Rich Ornstein (right) visited with Owsley County Judge/Executive Zeke Little and Treasurer Diana Wilder this week.

Rowan County Judge/Executive Harry Clark, far left, joined Gov. Andy Beshear in breaking ground with local officials and company leadership at Eastern Light Distilling for a new $143.7 million distillery in Rowan County.

Tracy Hopper, right, was sworn in as Franklin County jailer Monday by District Court Judge Kathy Mangeot. Hopper won a special election in May.

The KACo Listening Tour visited the Lincoln Trail ADD region this week. Judge/executives Maurice Lucas of Breckinridge County, David Daugherty of Marion County and Timothy Graves of Washington County discussed issues affecting their fiscal court budgets.

Hardin County was well represented at the Lincoln Trail Listening Tour session. Pictured left-right: Magistrate Fred Clem, Judge/Executive Keith Taul and County Clerk Brian Smith.

Hardin County Attorney Jenny Oldham and Sheriff John Ward shared their perspectives at the Listening Tour session. Both are also members of the KACo Board of Directors.