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A new, state of the art medical clinic for veterans is now open at Fort Knox. A ribbon cutting took place earlier this week on post, officially opening the new Fort Knox VA Outpatient Clinic.
The 18,000 square feet facility broke ground nearly two years ago in December of 2018.
With added locations and better accessibility, voters turned out for the 2020 general election locally.
In the five counties we covered, LaRue county led the way in voter turnout, with 65% of registered voters casting ballots in the election. Grayson was next with 64% voter turnout; 63% of voters in Breckinridge county voted, and just under 60% voted in Meade county. Hardin county, which is home to 90,000 voters, only saw 48,000 vote, a voter turnout of just under 54%. As a reminder, absentee ballots received by November 3rd are still being counted through tomorrow.
With the date for potential utility shut-offs now looming for customers with outstanding balances, Nolin RECC officials are still providing options to pay back the balances due.
More information on payment plans for customers can be found by contacting the Nolin RECC office.
With the area already starting to experience lower temperature, Warm Blessings Soup Kitchen is still looking for volunteers. The organization is looking for volunteers to help operate their yearly day shelter.
Executive Director Dawn Cash says the shelter has seen a growing need for volunteers. The first training session for volunteers is this Saturday. For more information, contact Warm Blessings
A friendly rivalry between salon and barbershop will serve a good purpose in the community. The Purple Rose Salon and Andy’s Barbershop will be holding the third annual No Starve November competition all month long.
Donations can be made at the salon or the barbershop. Donors can drop off items at either location, or can have them delivered.
