 TARC introduced a new fare system this week, making riding public transit in the region easier than ever.
Riders tap their MyTARC cards onto the fare box on board each bus. The proper fare will be deducted automatically, and the card balance will be displayed on a fare box screen.
Riders can also view transactions, ridership history and add value or purchase passes after registering their card at mytarc.ridetarc.org
More information about the new system is at TARC’s website: https://www.ridetarc.org/fares/mytarc-fare-structure-and-faqs/
Kentucky is making significant improvements to increase the security of the identity credential you rely on most through the Confident Kentucky initiative. Following a statewide rollout starting in March 2019 and ending in May, all driver’s licenses, permits and personal IDs will have new security features, arrive in the mail 5-10 business days after residents apply at their local Circuit Court Clerk’s office, will be moving to an eight-year lifespan and have new pricing.
Once available in your county of residence, the next time you renew your current credential or if you are a first-time cardholder, you'll choose a credential in one of two new versions: standard or Voluntary Travel ID credential. Voluntary Travel ID versions have all the benefits of a standard credential plus they are federally accepted to board U.S. domestic flights and access restricted federal facilities once REAL ID enforcement begins nationwide on October 1, 2020.
Documentation is required when applying for a Voluntary Travel ID, if you are a first-time cardholder or if you want a standard credential and your personal information has changed. Be confident you'll arrive prepared when applying for a new credential by following the steps below or choosing from the menu of resources. https://drive.ky.gov/ConfidentKY/Pages/default.aspx. If you have any other questions, please contact - melissamershon@kycourts.com
The AT&T Endowed Scholarship is a $1,000, 1-time, nonrenewable award that will be given to a student possessing leadership qualities and a positive self-character.
Please have the student access the following link from the EKU website. When completing the EKU Foundation Scholarship application form, students will have the option to upload additional documents. Please attach a statement which lets the scholarship office know they are applying for the AT&T Endowed Scholarship and the name of the employee or retiree recommending them. Also, there is a section in the online application that will allow the student to provide additional information. Please note in that section the following: AT&T Endowed Scholarship and the name of the employee or retiree recommending them.The scholarship recipient will be chosen by the EKU Scholarship Committee.
All applications should be received by the Eastern Kentucky University Scholarship Office by Monday, April 15, 2019.
Criteria:
- Undergrad students who are a child, step-child or spouse of an AT&T employee or retiree, or a full-time EKU student recommended by a current or retired AT&T employee.
- A 3.25 minimum GPA plus involvement in school & civic activities is required.
- Recipient must possess leadership qualities and a positive self-character.
- The scholarship is a one-time award that is NOT renewable.
If you have any questions about the AT&T Endowed Scholarship at EKU, please call me at 859-623-7272 or email amy.scarborough@att.com.
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The rescheduled Mary M. Miller riverboat cruise is coming up soon! Due to dangerous weather conditions, the original date was cancelled and moved to Sunday, April 14th in order to give enough time for water levels to return to normal.
There will be two cruise departure times, 1:00pm and 4:30pm. Boarding will begin 30 minutes prior to each of these scheduled times. Limited seating will be available the day of the cruises. You can reserve a seat by visiting Southwest Community Ministries and giving a $5 suggested minimum donation.
When: Sunday, April 14th 1:30pm &4:00pm
Where: Riverview Park, 8202 Greenwood Rd.
All reserved seats on the previously cancelled cruise date will be honored April 14th. If you have any questions, please call Southwest Community Ministries (502) 935-0310.
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 On March 16, 2017 Jackson Stark was diagnosed with Stage 4 Leukemia.
He immediately started aggressive chemo and taking steroids, along with a lot more medications.
Jackson has been in and out of the hospital (mostly in) since late March 2017. He's had many complications...a low immune system, high fevers, no energy, infections and more.
Jackson's family has been be his side the entire time.
The Jackson Stark & Family fund is set up to help his family for whatever they need: Paying medical or regular life bills, food, a night out...whatever will help them get through this tough battle.
#TeamJackson #CancerSucks
Jackson Stark & Family Fund Go Fund Me
 The Slow Food Bluegrass School Garden Grant supports a school garden project based in Louisville, KY with $5,000 distributed over the course of three years: $2,500 in year one, $1,500 in year two, and $1,000 in year three.
To be eligible for a Slow Food Bluegrass Garden Grant, applicants must be a (a) 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization or (b) nonprofit (public or private) K-12 school, developing a student garden project focused on connecting and engaging children with fresh fruits and vegetables.
Priority is given to both limited-resource communities and to projects clearly demonstrating strong buy-in from stakeholders.
Please email your application to info@slowfoodbluegrass.org; applications are due by March 10th.
For more information please visit http://www.slowfoodbluegrass.org/schoolgardens/
 We all see the signs cluttering our major road ways stating:
- "We Buy Houses"
- "Rent to Own"
- "Express Cash"
- "Junk Cars - Cash Paid"
These signs are regularly and illegally posted on telephone poles and in the right-of-way of businesses and busy intersections.
These signs clutter our streets and eventually fall down and litter our roadways, sewers and environment.
If you walk by these signs or live somewhere where these signs are posted, help clean up our community by taking them down and throwing them away.
Thank you!
Louisville Metro Solid Waste Management will be suspending the collection of yard waste in the Urban Services District (USD) beginning on January 21 through March 9, 2019. Individuals may request collection as needed during this time through MetroCall at 574-5000.
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US 31W (Dixie Highway):
Lane closures and delays possible at Burnett Avenue (mile marker 18.3) due to installation of a micro-trench for conduit and fiber optic cables. Right lane will be closed daily from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. This process will take several weeks to complete as crews progress north to West Broadway.
Lane closures and sidewalk closures in place between Blanton Lane and Crums Lane (mile markers 12.5 to 15.3) due to construction for access management and bus rapid transit lines. Roadway is reduced to two lanes northbound between Upper Hunters Trace and Heaton Road. Roadway is reduced to two lanes on southbound Dixie Highway between Blanton Lane and Upper Hunters Trace. Roadway is reduced to one lane southbound and two lanes northbound between Herbert Avenue and Crums Lane.
In these areas where the lane closures are in place, the sidewalks are closed on the side where the roadwork is taking place. Pedestrians need to cross Dixie Highway at a signalized intersection and use the sidewalk on the other side of the road instead of walking through the construction work.
www.TheNewDixieHighway.com
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