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It’s the middle of tax season, and United Way of Central Kentucky is once again offering tax helps for residents through their VITA program.
Spokesperson Hunter Roberts says there is no individual or household threshold for assistance this year, just anyone making less than $66,000 in the past year. More information as well as locations can be found on the United Way of Central Kentucky website.
It’s NTI for Hardin county students for the rest of the week. A one-call to parents and staff last night informed them that Hardin County Schools would operate virtually for the rest of the week due to forecasted weather and road conditions.
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With two winter storms over and at least one more on the way, transportation officials say they’ve had to make some adjustments to road salt supplies.
District 4 spokesperson Chris Jessie says the district might have to look at different strategies on how they’re using the salt if more impactful winter weather hits.
Though the more severe parts of the ice storm are slated to begin late Wednesday and into Thursday, county emergency management officials have begun preparations for shelters for residents, should a large amount of power go out to residents across the county.
Hardin County Emergency Management Director Bryce Shumate says seven such shelters will be set up throughout the county.
Just a day after quickly filling up vaccination appointments, Lincoln Trail Health officials have postponed today’s scheduled vaccine clinic. Officials made the announcement last night, saying expected weather has caused the postponement. Officials say a makeup date of February 17th has been added for the clinic that was slated to take place today. Updates from the health department can be found on their Facebook page.
