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.
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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.
Today marks the beginning of this year’s Kentucky General Assembly, and the issue at the heart of this short session will be the state, and Governor Andy Beshear’s response, to covid-19. Many lawmakers have pre-filed bills in the past few months, hoping to reign in what they say is too much power for a governor. Republicans own a supermajority in both chambers, meaning this session will likely be a conservative-heavy agenda. The body will meet for a total of 30 working days, stretching from today until March. The legislature will also have to approve another yearly budget, as covid-19 cut short last year’s session.
A new year brings with it renewed opportunities for area students looking to attend college. Central Kentucky Community Foundation’s annual Scholarship Central portal is now open.
The deadline to complete applications and submit is march 1st. More information, as well as signups, can be found on the Central Kentucky Community Foundation website.