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United Way of Central Kentucky accepting proposals for Week of Action Campaign

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The United Way of Central Kentucky invites area organizations to submit proposals for their annual Week of Action Campaign, which is set to run from June 22 through June 26.

According to the UWCK, the week of action is “a snapshot of what UWCK does all year long: mobilizing people around solutions to build stronger communities.” Organizations, schools, and churches from Breckinridge, Grayson, Hardin, LaRue, and Meade counties are invited to submit project ideas for consideration.

The United Way says selected projects will receive support through volunteer teams coordinated and mobilized by the United Way, with the teams often made up of employees and team members from local businesses and organizations looking for ways to give back to their communities. Projects approved in the past include landscaping, painting, administrative support, and client-focused tasks.

Applicants should include key details in their project proposal including a description, estimated completion time, and the number of volunteers needed to complete the project. Participating companies or organizations will designate a volunteer team leader.

Submit a project for consideration or sign up to volunteer at www.unitedwayck.org.

Woman injured in Nelson County collision dies

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A fatal collision in Nelson County earlier this month has claimed a second life.

Several organizations including the Bardstown-Nelson County Chamber of Commerce and the Bardstown Rotary Club shared in posts Tuesday that 71-year-old Christine Hovan of Coxs Creek died that morning. Hovan’s death comes 11 days after her husband, 79-year-old Edward Hovan, was declared dead at the scene of a crash on Shepherdsville Road by the Nelson County Coroner’s Office.

The Kentucky State Police says the preliminary investigation indicates on May 15 a vehicle operated by Teudis Hernandez of Louisville was traveling south on KY 245 when the vehicle crossed into the northbound lane. The vehicle then collided head-on with a northbound vehicle operated by Edward Hovan. Christine Hovan was transported to the University of Louisville Hospital in critical condition.

As a result of the investigation, Hernandez was taken into custody on multiple charges including Murder, First Degree Assault, and Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol/Substances. He was lodged in the Nelson County Jail.

Two from Vine Grove arrested for allegedly sharing child pornography

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A Kentucky Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force investigation landed two Vine Grove men in jail Thursday on charges related to child sexual abuse material.

Nicholas Ray Renfro is charged with 10 counts of Class C Felony Possession of Matter Portraying a Minor in a Sexual Performance Under 12 Years Old and 10 counts of Class C Felony Distribution of Matter Portraying a Minor in a Sexual Performance Under 12 Years Old. Gary Eugene Middleton II is charged with 10 counts of Class C Felony Distribution of Matter Portraying a Minor in a Sexual Performance Under 12 Years Old.

According to the Kentucky State Police Electronic Crimes Branch, Renfro was arrested at approximately 3:30 p.m. on May 21. The KSP began an undercover investigation after discovering Renfro sharing images of child sexual exploitation online. A search warrant was served at a Vine Grove residence and equipment used to facilitate the crime was seized and taken to the KSP’s forensic laboratory for examination.

The KSP says Middleton was taken into custody at approximately 10 p.m. on May 21 as a result of an undercover investigation. A search warrant was served at a residence in Vine Grove. Equipment was seized and taken to the KSP’s forensic laboratory for examination.

The KSP’s investigation is ongoing. Renfro and Middleton were lodged in the Hardin County Detention Center.

Registration open for Breckinridge County Schools Summer Meals Program

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The Breckinridge County School District encourages area families to get signed up for their Summer Meals Program, which will offer drive-through meals every Wednesday from June 3 through July 22.

“A lot of students take advantage of our lunch and breakfast program throughout the year and then during the summer our Summer Feeding Program provides those students and other students that are in Breckinridge County the opportunity to take advantage of the Summer Feeding Program,” said BCS Superintendent Dr. Nick Carter.

During each pick-up, a parent or guardian may pick up five breakfasts and five lunches per registered child. Weekly registration is required by 11 p.m. the Monday before each pick-up. Meals are not guaranteed if you do not sign up.

“We’ve got a schedule that parents and families are able to get online and sign up for their free pickups, and we’re really excited that we’re able to offer that again for our kids and the community,” Carter said.

The link to the registration form and a menu for the meals can be found on the Breckinridge County School District Facebook page. Contact Valerie Dowell at 270-756-3007 for more information.