HARDIN COUNTY, Ky. — While much of Hardin County is clear, many roads show evidence of Monday's storm.
"They're just covered in snow and ice. Looks pretty treacherous," resident Brad Quesenberry said.
Quesenberry and other parents still braved the drive into work Thursday. But they agree the streets in areas like Upton are in no condition for children.
"I'd be afraid to get a school bus on it with kids you know," he said.
"A patch of black ice, that'll screw you up. You'll end up in a ditch real quick if you're not careful," Brian Whalen, resident, said.
Dwight Morgan, road supervisor, said they plowed the roads and treated them with salt. However, melting takes time in rural parts of the county because the trees block direct sunlight.
This is why John Wright, public relations director, said Hardin County Schools canceled classes. He said nothing is worth putting lives at risk.
"We'd rather be ridiculed a thousand times than to lose one child or get in an bus wreck," he said.
Wright said the district has enough make up days and bank time to cover this week. Administrators hope classes can resume Monday. If the weather doesn't permit, Wright said safety will remain the top priority.
"We're always going to put safety first. Always," he said.
Wright added that the district is prepared to move to Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI), if needed.
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