Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 21st of September.
Good morning, Frankfort.
National Hunting and Fishing Day will be celebrated on Saturday, Sept.
26 at Salato Wildlife and Education Center (1 Sportman’s Lane). The free event runs from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and offers giveaways, activities for all ages and local experts ready to answer questions.
Lexington Habitat for Humanity is expanding into Franklin County and changing its name to Habitat for Humanity of Fayette and Franklin Counties.
It will host an event from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 28 at Paul Sawyier Public Library (officials say the change will ease the housing gap).
On Thursday, The Foundry on Broadway hosted Literary Week as adult education leaders gathered and Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman highlighted improved GED access and workforce development to benefit Kentucky adults (including Tanveer Chaudhry, who celebrated his GED achievement).
A Fall Capital Garden Workshop is scheduled for Oct.
3 from 8:30 a.m.-noon at the Franklin County Cooperative Extension Office (101 Lakeview Court), where attendees will learn about fall vegetables, tree health, and lawn care. The $25 fee includes a continental breakfast, snacks, and door prizes.
RC FFA hosted over 200 freshman members from 10 regional chapters at the Seed Academy for a leadership conference that featured five interactive workshops + a session on foundational leadership led by chapter president Piper Garmon.
Kentucky officials will allow donors to support scholarships starting Jan.
1 by receiving a one-for-one credit up to $1,700 on contributions to eight groups that fund private, homeschool, and qualifying public education (for households earning under 300% of the area median).
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close a section of U.S. 60 on Thursday from mile point 7.0 to 7.8 in Franklin County for routine maintenance from 6 p.m. to midnight, and motorists should plan ahead & follow signage near the work zone.
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