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Five Clinton County students selected for The Center for Rural Development’s Youth Programs

Clinton students honored at Eastern Kentucky University

Several students from Clinton County were recently honored for achievements at Eastern Kentucky University.

Marcy Lynn Aaron, graduated with a degree in general studies at the conclusion of the fall 2019 semester.

Aaron was also named to the Dean’s List, along with Rachel D. Beaty, Keaton Wade Beaty, Thomas Aaron Holsapple, Courtney Rae Guthrie, and Lisa Marie Hohman, all from Clinton County.

Hohman was also named as a recipient of the President’s Award.

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Extension agents working to help frontline COVID-19 workers

For the past two weeks, Clinton County Extension Agents have joined in the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic by assisting in making COVID-19 face shields for frontline workers throughout the Commonwealth in collaboration with KCTCS.

Shown above working on face shields this week inside the Extension Office conference room are, left to right, Christy Nuetzman (Family and Consumer Sciences), Jr. Cecil (4-H Youth Development) and Colby Guffey (Ag and Natural Resources).

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The drastic effect that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the Albany and Clinton County economy and its residents could be seen first hand early Tuesday morning of this week as traffic was lined up from the Clinton County Community Center, down two blocks east on Wood Street and for about three blocks north on Cross Street, as well as for about a block on Washington Street in front of the Clinton County News office.

The traffic was backed up as local residents waited for the Tuesday morning distribution of commodity food items from the Clinton County Community Center. The distribution was again done in a “hands off” fashion with local workers and volunteers bringing out bags of food and placing it into the vehicles as they made their way past the Community Center.

United Country Lakes and Land Realty/Auction wins awards at convention

United Country Real Estate, the largest lifestyle and country real estate company in the U.S., announced that United Country Lakes and Land Realty/Auction based in Albany, Kentucky, and owned by Nancy Mims, ranked number 66 in United Country’s international network of nearly 500 offices for 2019.

“Offices like United Country Lakes and Land Realty/Auction are what United Country is all about,” said Mike Duffy, president of United Country Real Estate. “They are the true professionals in farms, lake and residential properties,

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4-H encourages youth gardening; offers resources

With the COVID-19 pandemic upending most people’s sense of normal, Kentucky 4-H is encouraging families with young people to take to their backyards and get their hands dirty growing a garden.

“Gardening can give young people something to look forward to, as they watch plants grow and develop. It also helps them get more physical activity and relieve stress,” said Ashley Osborne, 4-H youth development specialist with the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service. “When young people are involved in the

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USDA Service Centers taking precautionary measures to help prevent the spread of coronavirus

U.S. Department of Agriculture Service Centers are encouraging visitors to take proactive protective measures to help prevent the spread of coronavirus.

USDA Service Centers in Kentucky will continue to be open for business by phone appointment only and field work will continue with appropriate social distancing. While our program delivery staff will continue to come into the office, they will be working with our producers by phone, and using online tools whenever possible. All Service Center visitors wishing to conduct business with the Farm Service Agency, Natural

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Federal and state officials launch Kentucky Coronavirus Fraud Task Force

Beware of Coronavirus geared scams

In response to the increased threat of fraud presented by the coronavirus, federal and state law enforcement leaders from Kentucky announced last week the formation of the Kentucky Coronavirus Fraud Task Force.

The Kentucky Coronavirus Fraud Task Force is a joint federal and state partnership coordinated by Assistant United States Attorneys from both the Eastern and Western Districts of Kentucky, in partnership with experienced fraud investigators from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

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USDA announces more than 3.4 million acres selected for general signup Conservation Reserve Program

Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue has announced the acceptance of more than 3.4 million acres in the general Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) signup recently completed, the first general signup enrollments since 2016. County offices will begin notifying producers with accepted offers no later than April 3.

Through CRP, farmers and ranchers receive an annual rental payment for establishing long-term, resource-conserving plant species, such as approved grasses or trees, to control soil erosion, improve water quality and enhance wildlife habitat on cropland. Farmers and ranchers who participate in CRP

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Visitation restrictions in effect at all The Med Center at Albany, all Med Center Health hospitals

To safeguard patients, visitors and staff from the potential spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus), Med Center Health announced visitation restrictions are in effect at all six hospitals within its healthcare system effective March 18, 2020.

Visitor restrictions are in accordance with a directive from Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear to all Kentucky hospitals. All individuals entering the hospitals will be screened prior to entry.

The hospitals are: The Medical Center at Bowling Green; The Medical Center at Albany; The Medical Center at

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