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Yahoo
28-05-2025
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Officials accepting public comments for proposed EV charging station
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Officials say starting June 5, the public is invited to review and provide feedback on a proposed amendment in regard to an electric vehicle (EV) charging station. The Green River Area Development District (GRADD) says this proposed amendment will be to the Owensboro-Daviess County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). This amendment includes the addition of a new project: the construction of an EV charging station at 3220 West Parrish Avenue in Owensboro. Officials say the TIP serves as a short-range planning document that identifies all scheduled transportation projects—ranging from highway improvements and rail upgrades to pedestrian walkways and public transit—within the MPO area through fiscal year 2028. GRADD says the TIP also outlines estimated project costs and designates the local, state and federal funding sources that will be used. Officials say public input is part of the transportation planning process. A 15-day public review and comment period will be held from June 5 to June 19. First medical cannabis safety compliance facility breaks ground in KY GRADD says community members are encouraged to review the proposed amendment and share their thoughts during this window. Copies of the amendment will be available at the following locations: Owensboro City Hall Daviess County Judge/Executive's Office Owensboro Transit System Green River Area Development District (GRADD) Office Daviess County Public Library Whitesville City Hall Online Officials say alternative formats can be provided upon request with at least seven days' notice. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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05-03-2025
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GRADD hosts training to make senior centers 'veteran friendly'
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Green River Area Development District (GRADD) says it recently hosted a training session to enhance support for veterans and their families. Officials say organized by the Department for Aging and Independent Living (DAIL) and led by John L. Miles III, the Veteran Families and Caregiver Support Coordinator, this initiative certified attending senior centers as veteran friendly. Trump admin plans to cut 80,000 employees from Veterans Affairs: internal memo 'We say all the time 'Thank you for your service.' This program puts 'Thank you for your service' into action,' says Miles. 'There are some veterans out here right now who need resources and services, but they're scared to open up. If we provide them with a veteran-friendly senior center, they might open up.' Madisonville Community College wins 2025 Bellwether Award Officials say representatives from senior centers in GRADD's region attended the training. The program is designed to equip senior centers to serve as ambassadors for veterans, helping them connect to benefits. It includes assistance with completing questionnaires and providing a point of contact who will follow up to ensure veterans are accessing all available services. Additionally, an outreach plan will be presented for the centers to implement, further enhancing their ability to support veterans. 'I found the training to be very informative,' says Webster County Senior Center Director Mandy L. Fambrough. 'Having access to this information will be invaluable in educating veterans about the resources available at our senior centers and, hopefully, encouraging them to utilize our services.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
