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College is a sound investment

College is a sound investment By CPE President Aaron Thompson If you or your child headed off to campus this fall, you’re probably worried about a lot of things. Whether college will be worth the cost should be the least of them. We’ve read about students who racked up substantial student loan debt with no…

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Public invited to participate in Lake Cumberland Fall Cleanup for National Public Lands Day

Public invited to participate in Lake CumberlandFall Cleanup for National Public Lands DaySOMERSET, Ky. (Sept. 11, 2023) – The U.S.Army Corps of Engineers Nashville Districtinvites the public to participate in the LakeCumberland Fall Lake Cleanup Saturday, Sept.23, 2023, for National Public Lands Day.Volunteers can participate in clean-up effortsacross Lake Cumberland. Cities, counties,schools, clubs, local businesses,…

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Kendall Recreation Area Boat Ramp set to reopen

NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES 09.05.2023 Story by Bill Peoples  U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Nashville District  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 5, 2023) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District announces construction at Kendall Campground and Day Use Area, including its boat ramp and roadway along the riverside campground, is nearing completion. These areas are…

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Kentucky State Police Post 15 to Conduct Traffic Safety Checkpoints

Kentucky State Police Post 15 to Conduct Traffic Safety Checkpoints COLUMBIA, Ky. (September 1, 2023)  Kentucky State Police Post 15 will be conducting periodic traffic safety checkpoints in the Post 15 area, which includes Green, Taylor, Marion, Washington, Russell, Casey, Adair, Metcalfe, Monroe, Clinton, and Cumberland counties.  These checkpoints will be conducted as part of Post…

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Donate Blood to Meet the Summer Need

Donate Blood to Meet the Summer Need It’s trauma season in Kentucky, a period of months in the summer when good times and good weather usher in an increase in severe, life-threatening injuries. Traumas like car accidents can have a major impact on the blood supply, and Kentucky Blood Center is currently experiencing an increase…

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‘Ag Tag’ donations reach highest level ever for program

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 18, 2023) – Kentucky farmers donated $735,815.88 to the Ag Tag Program for 2023. The total represents the largest amount ever donated in a single year since the program began and it brings the total of donations to more than $5 million since 2016, Commissioner of Agriculture Dr. Ryan Quarles announced today.…

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Job Opportunities and Survey

THIS INFORMATION IS FROM THE KENTUCKY CABINET FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT… Over the past few years, Kentucky has experienced remarkable economic progress and we’re now taking the significant step to determine the best path forward for economic development in Kentucky, and as a key partner, we want your input. The Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development and…

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Tim Farmer Honored as 2023 Distinguished Rural Kentuckian

Tim Farmer Honored as 2023 Distinguished Rural Kentuckian Kentucky Co-ops Present Award at 77th Annual Meeting that Emphasized Grid Reliability LOUISVILLE, Ky. (August 9, 2023) – Kentucky Electric Cooperatives recognized outdoorsman and television host Tim Farmer as its 2023 Distinguished Rural Kentuckian during the co-op association’s 77thAnnual Meeting in Louisville. As the host of “Kentucky…

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