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With several weeks remaining, Warm Blessings is looking for more volunteers to assist with their yearly day shelter.
Executive Director Dawn Cash says volunteers will help out with some of the basic operations of the shelter, including lunch preparation, as well as facilitating showers and laundry. Those interested in volunteering can contact Warm Blessings.
2 men were arrested in Radcliff this week after firing handguns from the back porch of a residence. According to arrest citations, it happened on Tuesday, when police received several calls of gun fire from a residence off of Amanda court. Radcliff Police arrived at the location and as they did, heard several rounds being fired. Police then arrested 2 men, Austin Arrington and Jaymz Mellion. Both were charged with wanton endangerment 1st degree, and were lodged in the Hardin county Detention Center.
Starting today, select groups of veterans at the VA in Louisville will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. The Robley Rex VA Medical Center has announced that they will be vaccinating veterans identified as those who are high risk, over the age of 75, and those residing in congregate living residences. Officials say that veterans that meet those qualifications will be contacted to schedule their first dose of the Moderna vaccine. Currently, those receiving care through the VA are being contacted first. Those who are not but wish to check their eligibility may contact Robley Rex VA Medical Center.
One of the area’s largest manufacturers is adding jobs. Metalsa USA announced Tuesday that their Elizabethtown location would be home to 300 new, full-time entry level technician positions. In a press release, the company said that the new jobs were a result of a higher demand for the company’s signature product: vehicle frames for light and heavy weight trucks.
Those qualifying employees are able to receive welding certification at no cost, as well as an apprenticeship program for eligible union members. Those interested can find more information on Metalsa’s website.
Today marks the final day for signups for CASA of the Heartland’s 90 miles in their shoes campaign. The virtual event is designed to raise awareness about children who are waitlisted for a CASA volunteer.
As of this morning, the organization says they are just a few spots away from meeting their goal of 90. More information can be found by going to CASA of the Heartland’s website.
