Historic Water Tower Makes Way for High-Capacity Upgrades

Radcliff, KY · October 8, 2026

Clear skies and mild eighty-degree air make an easy backdrop if you are heading out for fall break activities today. There is plenty moving across the county before the weekend arrives.

The Lead

Hardin County Water District No. 2 brought down the historic Mulberry Water Tank this week, ending a 72-year vigil over the central county skyline. Erected in 1954, the 500,000-gallon steel landmark long overlooked the Elizabethtown High School athletic fields, acting as an everyday compass point for generations of passing motorists and ballplayers.

Crews brought the structure down alongside the nearby Helmwood Tank to clear the way for higher-capacity storage needed to keep pace with rapid countywide growth. The simultaneous retirements mark the end of mid-century elevated storage in the district's core footprint. Contractors are now hauling away the scrap steel and preparing the cleared parcel for modern pump and distribution infrastructure.

Local Pulse

Creekvale Bridge Replacement Project Begins Soon Roads Vine Grove crews will replace the flood-prone crossing using state grant funds, creating temporary detours for local motorists.
State Transportation Crews Clear Highway Signage Safety Highway workers are pulling unauthorized right-of-way signs before the final mowing cycle to keep roadside sightlines clear for drivers.
Residential Platted Lots Outpace Previous Year Housing County planning officials tallied 170 new building lots this year, reflecting steady residential subdivision growth across Hardin County.

Today's Outlook

High 81°F · Low 55°F — Clear
- Soak up the afternoon warmth before temperatures dip comfortably into the mid-fifties tonight.

What's On Around Town

Today

Art in the Park: Fall Break Crafts Radcliff City Park Pavilion, 10:00 AM–1:00 PM · Free Middle schoolers craft bee baths and charms during fall break.
Fall Fun Fest Pritchard Community Center (404 S Mulberry St), Elizabethtown, 10:00 AM–Noon · Free Inflatables and activity stations open for families on fall break.

Tomorrow

High School Fall Break Crafts Radcliff City Park Pavilion, 10:00 AM–1:00 PM · Free
Trees, Trails & Craft Elizabethtown Nature Park, Elizabethtown, 10:00 AM–Noon · Free
Faith & Blue 5K Elizabethtown Sports Park, Elizabethtown, 5:00 PM · Free

Saturday

Hardin County Rabies Clinic Hardin County Fairgrounds Main Pavilion (5617 S Dixie Hwy), Glendale, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM · Paid
Hardin County EMS Trunk or Treat Emergency Management (170 N Provident Way), Elizabethtown, 4:00–7:00 PM · Free
Masonic Haunted House Hardin County Fairgrounds, Glendale, 7:00–10:00 PM · $5

Spotlight & Story

Colvin Community Center
- Dedicated in 1979 for Dr. David S. Colvin, a foundational physician who treated families across the young town, the Freedoms Way grounds grew from a modest civic hall into a multi-sport hub flanking the city’s Junior Olympic pool.

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