A week after open vaccines up to those 40 and older, the Robley Rex VA Medical Center has now opened vaccine signups to veterans of all ages. The organization made the announcement yesterday. Clinic officials still say they are reaching out to veterans in their system by way of VA messaging and phone to schedule vaccination appointments. Veterans can also call the VA vaccine call center to schedule an appointment. More information can be found by going to the Robley Rex VA Medical Center website.
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5 day instruction began for elementary and middle school students yesterday. After nearly a year since going full time, district officials say the return will benefit students.
April 12th is the date high school students will return to full-week instruction.
After taking the summer off last season, local communities are ready to open their pools to citizens this summer. Both the City of Radcliff and Elizabethtown recently announced that their pools will open.
Both facilities are planning on opening up Memorial Day weekend.
Tomorrow, Baptist Health Hardin will be offering another chance to schedule appointments for a Covid-19 vaccine. The healthcare provider announced this week that residents who fall under the provider’s current vaccination timeline can call to schedule an appointment tomorrow, from 9 am to 2 pm. Officials with the hospital say the one-time opportunity makes it easier for residents to schedule an appointment outside of traditional work hours when they might not be free to call. More information can be found on the Baptist Health Hardin website.
Over 17 hundred students at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College were offered grants this week as part of funds from Coronavirus relief efforts. Around 1,740 students were offered 600 dollar grants from the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund 2, through December’s Covid-19 relief plan from the federal government. The college says students started to receive refunds this week and will continue until all funds have been provided to eligible students. Awards through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund 2 are decided based on a student’s FAFSA. This is just the latest example of Covid-19 relief for students of the college. Last year ECTC launched their Student Emergency Assistance Fund. 19 donors have given a total of 18 thousand dollars.