Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear is reminding residents of a new state grant program to help homeowners fortify their roofs and protect against extreme wind and hail events. The application period is open for the Strengthen Kentucky Homes Program. The Kentucky Public Protection Cabinet says the program provides grants of up to $10,000 for qualified homeowners to purchase a fortified roof system for their home. “These are stronger roofs that can […]

A donation from the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels to the Kentucky Community and Technical College System Foundation will continue support for student-parents enrolled across the commonwealth. According to a release from the KCTCS, the Better Life Scholarship provides financial assistance to eligible single parent students who are raising children while also working toward a degree or credential at a KCTCS college. The scholarship helps cover the cost of tuition […]

The theme of the Hardin County Chamber of Commerce’s March membership luncheon held Wednesday was Good Neighbor Day, and area officials took the time to recognize two longtime residents. Elizabethtown Mayor Jeff Gregory said he, Radcliff Mayor JJ Duvall, Vine Grove Mayor Pam Ogden, and Hardin County Judge/Executive Keith Taul came up with the idea during their visit to Washington D.C. in December. “We decided that there were a couple of people, […]

Time is running out to purchase tickets for the Twin Lakes Skatepark Project’s second-annual Casino Night, which will be held at Arbor Stone Vineyards in Leitchfield on March 28. “Our theme this year is Art in Motion,” said Twin Lakes Skatepark Project Chairman Casey Keown. “It’s a night of celebrating skateboarding as an art form. Obviously, skateboarding is not like your conventional sport, and a lot of times skateboarders get a […]

As Kentuckians hit the road for spring break, Kentucky State Police troopers are hitting the road to keep Kentuckians safe. Now through March 17, the KSP is participating in the nationwide Operation C.A.R.E. initiative to help keep roadways safe. According to the KSP, C.A.R.E. stands for Crash Awareness and Reduction Effort. The nationwide initiative is “designed to reduce traffic-related injuries and fatalities through proactive enforcement and public education.” As part of the […]