Month: November 2021

The Pennyrile Area Development District has received a 2021 Aliceann Wohlbruck Impact Award from the National Association of Development Organizations According to a news release, the award was presented to PADD for the Home Delivered and Curbside COVID Meals project that took place throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to the COVID19 pandemic, there were approximately 260 individuals on a waiting list for home delivered meals throughout the Pennyrile region. Additional […]

Colder weather is settling in the region during this first week of November and Western Kentucky will almost certainly see its first freeze of the season by Friday morning. Lead Forecaster Mike York with the National Weather Service in Paducah said during Monday’s conference call that farmers and gardeners should be prepared for temperatures to get below freezing this week—especially on Friday morning when lows could fall into the upper […]

A campaign to benefit the residents of the Western State Hospital for Christmas is gearing up in the community and officials are asking for donations. According to a news release, individuals, groups, and businesses can participate in a variety of ways including the donation of gifts, making a contribution or sponsoring a unit party. Suggest gifts include clothing of all sizes for men and women age 18 and up, personal […]

L&R Soda Fountain in Elkton is hosting a “Fill the Window” community toy drive this month. Collected toys will be displayed in the storefront window throughout the month. Guests of the restaurant who bring a toy to donate will receive a free sundae in appreciation. The toys collected during the month-long event will be donated to Todd County Schools Family Resource Youth Services Centers. Toys and gifts for children of […]