A local financial institution has partnered with a local educational group, with the mission of expanding financial education. This week, Abound Credit Union announced their new partnership with Omicron Nu Lambda, providing the education foundation with access to one of the institution’s financial education programs. Officials from both organizations say the partnership will help to better the financial well-being of members of the surrounding communities.
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Today, Hardin County School staff members began to receive their second doses of Covid-19 vaccines. As a result, the district adding a day of NTI for students the day after their school staff members receive it.
District spokesperson John Wright says the added day only affects middle and elementary school students. Days and schedules of staff vaccinations can be found on the district’s website.
Tuesday’s Covid-19 update saw more low case numbers for the state of Kentucky. Governor Andy Beshear announced 1,080 new cases of the virus for Tuesday. The state also announced 19 new virus-related deaths Tuesday, with the positivity rate down to 4.97%. Locally, Hardin county was announced to have 36 new cases of covid-19, with LaRue and Meade counties both having 6.
The grant process for Nolin RECC’s annual Operation Roundup is now open. The program, started back in 2006, rounds up the utility bills of participating members, with the change going towards the program.
Applications for the grant can be found by going to Nolin RECC’s website.
There are now 3 authorized Covid-19 vaccines for the general public. Health officials say there are some notable differences in the new Johnson & Johnson vaccine opposed to those offered by Moderna and Pfizer.
Medical officials say the Johnson and Johnson vaccine is over 75% effective at preventing moderate to severe Covid-19 reactions, and 100% effective in preventing death and hospitalization. The Johnson & Johnson vaccine is a single shot.