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LaRue County woman charged with Sexual Assault

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A LaRue County woman is in custody after being arrested on a child sexual abuse charge.

Katrina Harmon of Magnolia faces a First Degree Sexual Abuse charge following her arrest Thursday.

According to Kentucky State Police Post Four, troopers on Monday received information regarding an adult female allegedly engaging in a sexual relationship with a juvenile. After investigating the allegations, Harmon was arrested and taken into custody on August 13.

Harmon was lodged in the LaRue County Detention Center. She is scheduled to make an appearance in LaRue District Court on August 19.

The KSP’s investigation is ongoing.

UWCK selects interim President/CEO Chadwick for full-time job

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The United Way of Central Kentucky’s interim president/CEO will take on the job full-time.

The United Way has named Kirk Chadwick as the organization’s president and CEO, allowing him to transition from the interim role he has held since May.

According to a press release from the United Way, the organization conducted an extensive search for the position, with more than 100 applicants and candidates considered. The United Way reviewed candidates based on “executive leadership, fundraising experience, community involvement, and a commitment to serving the organization’s five-county region.”

Chadwick was president of Fischbach USA prior to his retirement in 2023, and served on the United Way’s board for more than a decade. The board of directors decided Chadwick was the right choice for the job “based on his extensive experience working with UWCK, his executive leadership experience, and a deep understanding of the region and the people UWCK serves.”

Chadwick steps into the role just ahead of the kickoff of the organization’s 25th Annual Campaign, which will take place at the Hardin County Chamber of Commerce’s September Luncheon. Visit www.unitedwayck.org for more information.

USDA offering emergency loans for farms impacted by summer drought

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An emergency designation from the United States Department of Agriculture means emergency support is available for farmers impacted by severe drought.

The USDA issued the natural disaster designation for counties that suffered from a drought intensity value during the growing season of D2 (Severe) for eight or more consecutive weeks or D3 (Extreme) or D4 (Exceptional). Primary counties eligible include Breckinridge, Hardin, Hart, LaRue, and Nelson. Contiguous counties that are also eligible include Bullitt, Grayson, and Meade.

The natural disaster designation allows the USDA Farm Service Agency to extend emergency credit to producers through emergency loans. The USDA says the loans can be used to meet recovery needs “including the replacement of essential items such as equipment or livestock, reorganization of a farming operation, or to refinance certain debts.”

The FSA will review loans based on “the extent of losses, security available, and repayment ability”. Contact your local USDA Service Center or visit farmers.gov to access resources to determine program or loan options.

Red Cross still encouraging donations amdist national blood supply crisis

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The American Red Cross says the ongoing national blood supply crisis deepens “an emergency shortage that threatens the availability of lifesaving blood for patients across the country.”

“We like to keep at least a three-day supply on hand,” said Red Cross Account Manager Lou Zimmerman. “At one point on Os, we got down to a half-day supply, so basically one-sixth of what we need on hand.”

The Red Cross says blood donations often see a dip in summer, but further strains on the blood supply resulted from a decrease in donations due to extreme heat, poor air quality, and widespread foodborne illnesses.

Zimmerman says the average donation visit takes less than an hour. As an added incentive, donors between now and August 31 will receive a $20 Amazon gift card.

“Please come on out and join us,” Zimmerman said. “The blood supply is very low. Like we said, it’s only the second time that the Red Cross has ever declared a blood crisis. All blood types are needed, especially O.”

Visit www.redcrossblood.org for more information on donating or to schedule an appointment. Appointments may also be made by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS or in the Blood Donor app.