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Applications being accepted for Nolin RECC scholarships

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Nolin RECC invites area students to apply for their 2025 scholarships.

According to the co-op, area students who live with a Nolin member and will be graduating from high school in the spring of 2025 are eligible to apply. 12 scholarships will be awarded ranging from $1,000 to $2,500. Additionally, co-op members who are 21 and older and are continuing education students are eligible for a $1,500 scholarship.

“A commitment to education is one of the core principles of being a cooperative, and Nolin has been supporting local students through scholarships and other opportunities to help strengthen our local communities,” said Nolin RECC Communications Manager Sarah Fellows.

The deadline to apply is December 15. The application can be found at NolinRECC.com.

Fire officials remind residents to be safe when setting up Christmas decorations

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As we head into the holiday season, fire officials remind residents to take time to take precautions to ensure the only thing making spirits bright is the glow of Christmas lights and not a potential fire hazard.

“Make sure that if you’re going to put something outside that it’s rated for outside decorations, for the weather and things like that,” said Radcliff Deputy Fire Marshal Tommy Crane. “Make sure your cords are in good condition. If it’s something you’ve been using for a couple years, make sure your extension cords are in good shape, that they’re rated for outdoor use, and make sure that all the cord’s connections are in good shape.”

As you hang up Christmas lights, unlike Clark Griswold don’t use staples to hang up the lights, and be safe on the ladder.

Don’t forget to also check the conditions of cords before plugging in your indoor decorations, and keep cords uncovered and out of regular walking paths. If you plan to have a live tree, plan accordingly

“If you’re using a live tree, make sure you water it well,” Crane said. “Check the needles daily and water it daily. It could use a quart of water a day, depending on the size of the tree. Check the needles. If you brush your hand against the branches and you have a handful of needles, your tree is getting dry, so make sure you’re checking those.”

The U.S. Fire Administration has more holiday safety tips available on its website.

KYTC pleased with safety improvements for Hardin County intersections

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Kentucky Transportation District Four says the installation of restricted crossing u-turn or RCUT intersections and roundabouts in Hardin County has led to a clear reduction in crashes and injuries.

The KYTC says after looking at before-construction and after-construction crash data from the 10 RCUTs and 11 roundabouts built in the last three years, the annual average of crashes at the RCUTs went from 267 to 138, and the number of injuries dropped from 44 to 8. For the roundabouts, the average number of crashes dropped from 33 to 23 and injuries dropped from 6 to 1. The preliminary data also shows a reduction in traffic delays.

KYTC District Four Public Information Officer Chris Jessie said dividing public opinion from the facts and figures of a construction plan is not easy.

“When we do these projects and then some time goes by and we get real, usable, localized data, the improved safety factor here becomes an undeniable consideration that we have to weigh heavily in doing these projects, and we’re very encouraged by the reduction of crashes and injuries in these roundabouts and RCUT locations, and we’re relying heavily on these safety improvement results as we design and build projects moving forward,” Jessie said.

Additional roundabouts and RCUTs are part of the design of several upcoming area projects. Contact KYTC District Four for more information.

BCS superintendent Carter named to national board

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An area school administrator has been appointed to a national board.

Breckinridge County Schools Superintendent Dr. Nick Carter has been appointed to the governing board of the American Association of School Administrators.

“As far as a governing board member of AASA, I’ll be involved periodically in the governing board meetings,” Carter said. “The governing board helps set the legislative agenda and things like that for the American Association of School Administrators.”

Carter currently serves as the past president of the board of directors for the Kentucky Association of School Administrators. As one of only two Kentucky educators serving on the national board, Carter said he is looking forward to the job ahead.

“I’m just really excited to have this opportunity and have an opportunity to work with our federal delegation, representatives and senators, at different times as we continue to have those discussions about the needs of public education,” Carter said.

Carter said his success is a product of the success of Breckinridge County Schools.

“These opportunities are available because I work with incredible people,” Carter said. “There’s nearly 500 wonderful employees in the Breckinridge County School District and a little over 2,700 awesome students, and so I’m truly blessed to be doing what I’m doing, and as long as I’m doing it, I’m going to continue to work hard for the folks in my school district and all public education.”

Carter has served as BCS superintendent since 2017.

BBB advises shoppers be wary of scams this Cyber Monday

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As you head online to look for deals on Cyber Monday, make sure you are also watching out for possible scams.

The Better Business Bureau says online shoppers should take steps to protect their privacy while shopping online, and shoppers should take time to make sure they are dealing with legitimate companies.

The BBB says use your credit card when making an online purchase, as credit card companies have protections against fraudulent purchases that are not usually available with a debit card. Never send a prepaid debit card or wire money to an online retailer, and keep your antivirus software up to date in case you accidentally end up on a non-secure website.

Be wary of false advertising and scam websites. Scammers may create ads that link to websites that seem legitimate and lure potential victims in with what seem to be major savings. Check to make sure the website is the actual website for the product you are shopping for.

As you wait for your purchases to arrive, beware of phishing scams such as text messages saying you have a package that was unable to be delivered. Never click the link in a suspicious email, text, or post.

Visit the Better Business Bureau’s website for more tips.