Posts with the tag “hopkinsville”

Pennyrile Area Development District is hosting a Spring Caregiver Conference on Friday, May 17, 2024 at the James Bruce Convention Center in Hopkinsville. This event is open to all caregivers of older adults and grandparents raising grandchildren. There is no cost to attend and breakfast and lunch are provided. Registration is required for this event. Please contact Miranda White, Family Caregiver Coordinator, at 270-886-9484 or by email at [email protected] to reserve your spot.  Read More

Company approved for $480 million in federal grants to boost EV battery production in the United States FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 20, 2022) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear joined local officials in Christian County and leaders from Ascend Elements Inc., a manufacturer of advanced, sustainable battery materials made from recycled lithium-ion batteries, for the groundbreaking of the company’s largest operatio...  Read More

The Kentucky Office of Homeland Security has announced the recipients of funding under the 2021 Kentucky Homeland Security Grant Program.  Applications were scored, ranked and funded based on the application score and relativeness of the project.  The Kentucky Homeland Security Grant Program is a yearly grant cycle that is open to all local government agencies.  Pennyrile ADD staff assists numerou...  Read More

As Americans, we believe in justice for all. Yet, every year an estimated 5 million, or 1 in 10 older Americans experience elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation with an estimated cost of $2.6 billion annually. Working together, we can build the social supports that can prevent this abuse and keep everyone safe as we age. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) –celebrated this year locally on June...  Read More

Join the Pennyrile Elder Abuse Council at Founders Square (corner of Main & 9th) for FREE SNOW CONES, DOOR PRIZES AND FREE INFORMATION on how to protect and support our senior population. The Hopkinsville Police Dept, Christian County Sheriff's Dept. and the Council will be on hand for questions.Purple Balloon release at 5:45 pm to recognize the Pennyrile Counties we represent....  Read More