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The United Way of Central Kentucky received support for their efforts in the community with a donation of $15,000 from Elizabethtown-based nonprofit Give270.
The United Way says the money will go towards the organization’s mini-grant program, which provides resources for community projects and initiatives outside of their traditional funding structure.
The United Way says mini-grants allow local nonprofits and school districts to request support for small projects on an as-needed basis. Recent recipients have included the Elizabethtown Police Department for emergency needs of crime victims, the Fort Knox Alphas’ Omicron Nu Lambda Men of the Light Youth Mentorship Program, and Project L.E.A.R.N.’s continued work with adults with intellectual disabilities. Learn more about the mini-grants and the United Way’s mission at www.unitedwayck.org.
The donation was made possible through the proceeds from a recent charity event hosted by Give270, which supports community, economic, and workforce development efforts in the Elizabethtown-Fort Knox Metropolitan Statistical Area. Visit www.give270.org for more information.
If you make your way up Interstate 65 to Jefferson County, you may see troopers with Kentucky State Police Post Four as part of an ongoing initiative.
KSP Post Four has increased traffic enforcement efforts in Jefferson County as part of an ongoing effort “to promote safe driving and reduce collisions.”
According to KSP Post Four, troopers and Commercial Vehicle Enforcement officers conducted a one-day traffic enforcement operation on December 3 that resulted in numerous traffic stops. Troopers and officers positioned along I-65, I-265, and I-264 worked multiple collisions and issued citations or courtesy notices for violations including speeding, seatbelt violations, expired registrations, and driving with no insurance.
During the enforcement effort, an individual was arrested after attempting to flee from troopers. The KSP says Jonathan Galloway of Louisville faces multiple charges including Reckless Driving, Wanton Endangerment, and Leaving the Scene of an Accident, among other charges.
The December 3 operation follows an enforcement operation on November 19 that resulted in 63 traffic stops. The KSP says more operations can be expected.
A dazzling display of lights and holiday cheer is set to roll into Downtown Elizabethtown Friday night as the city hosts their annual Light-Up E-Town Parade and Tree Lighting.
“It will step off at 7 p.m., and it’s our backwards parade, so we’ll be coming from St. John Road and Santa will take up the rear of the parade, and he and Mayor Gregory will light the Christmas tree when they come to Downtown E-Town,” said City of Elizabethtown Events Manager Beth Pyles.
Festivities downtown begin at 6:15 p.m. on West Dixie Avenue in front of the State Theater with the Light-Up Showcase. Performers from local dance and gymnastics clubs and studios will put their talents on display. Snack vendors will be set up in the State Theater parking lot for folks looking for a sweet treat.
The parade ends with the arrival of E-Town Mayor Jeff Gregory and Santa Claus at the city Christmas tree in Walker Square. Head down to enjoy a reading of “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas”, Christmas carols, and the countdown to the tree lighting.
Find the event page on the Elizabethtown City Events Facebook page or visit wwww.etownevents.com for more information.