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Camp TESSA hosting annual Autism SpectRun 5K

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Camp TESSA Board Member Kay Mau says the ninth annual Autism SpectRun 5K is the organization’s largest annual fundraiser, with all proceeds supporting the one-week summer program for children and adults up to age 25 on the autism spectrum.

“We are a traditional summer camp, all about summer fun, but we combine that with a learning experience that will help teach those with autism social skills, self-advocacy skills, daily living skills, and the way we do that is with a peer model, so everyone with autism is partnered with a peer so that they have that buddy to work with all week,” Mau said.

You can support the camp by participating in the SpectRun, which will be held Saturday, April 18 at the Elizabethtown Sports Park.

“I always recommend getting there early because parking can get crazy,” Mau said. “We have over 800 participants, usually. 7:30 a.m. for onsite registration. The race kicks off at 8:30.”

The event is open to all runners and walkers, and sponsorship opportunities are available.

“When I say biggest, I have to emphasize how important our fundraising is,” Mau said. “We keep our registration costs for camp really low and they actually only cover about 17 percent of our cost per camper.”

Registration is available on www.runsignup.com. Find more information on the event and the organization on the Camp TESSA Hardin County Facebook page.

Distracted Driving Awareness Month prompts expanded presence from KSP

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April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and the Kentucky State Police is participating in a nationwide traffic safety campaign as part of efforts to raise awareness.

Now through April 13, the KSP is participating in Operation C.A.R.E. (Crash Awareness Reduction Effort), an initiative coordinated through the International Association of Chiefs of Police designed to reduce preventable crashes by addressing dangerous driving behaviors.

According to the KSP, troopers will be strategically placed along Kentucky roadways in order to identify and stop unsafe driving behaviors before they can lead to crashes. Although Kentucky formally banned texting while driving in 2010, cellphone use while driving remains a persistent issue. The KSP Says collision data indicates in 2025 there were more than 5,500 crashes attributed to distracted driving or cell phone use, with 18 of those crashes resulting in fatalities.

The KSP encourages drivers to make safe choices behind the wheel. Stop in a safe location before sending or reading a text message. Ask a passenger to be your “designated texter” and manage your phone during the drive. Put your cellphone in the glove box or back seat in order to break habits.

If you see someone driving recklessly or distracted, report it to local law enforcement or your nearest KSP post. Learn more about Operation C.A.R.E. and other safety initiatives on the KSP’s website.