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LTWDB welcomed SWATT leaders to discuss workforce recruitment and retention

The Lincoln Trail Workforce Development Board (LTWDB) and the Lincoln Trail Area Development District (LTADD) recently hosted the Statewide Workforce and Talent Team (SWATT) Roadshow, bringing together regional leaders from the Kentucky Chamber, the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet, the Kentucky Community & Technical College System and the Council for Post-Secondary Education. The team discussed how groups can collaborate to better serve business and industry as well as potential employees. The roadshow’s primary goal was to listen to local leaders about what is working in the Lincoln Trail region, specific challenges, and what makes the region unique.

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Marion County’s Medlock Creek Road bridge opens

LTADD Engineering recently completed a bridge improvement project in Marion County at Medlock Creek Road, utilizing City-County Bridge Improvement Program (CCBIP) funds from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Department of Rural and Municipal Aid. LTADD Engineering supported Marion County Government through the entire reconstruction process: from assessment, design, application, review, and execution. The aging bridge…

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December LTADD Employee of the Month: Kari Hinds

We are excited to announce that Kari Hinds, Finance Manager (Workforce), has been selected as Lincoln Trail Area Development District’s 2025 December Employee of the Month! Each month, we celebrate one of our own who goes above and beyond for their coworkers and/or clients. Kari is an invaluable asset to the Lincoln Trail Area Development…

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KOHS Cyber Workshop coming to LTADD on tour around Commonwealth

The Kentucky Office of Homeland Security (KOHS) will be in the Lincoln Trail region for its Cyber Workshop and Tabletop Exercise (TTX) series, with a session hosted at the Lincoln Trail Area Development District (LTADD). This training offers an opportunity for local government officials and staff to elevate their cyber preparedness. Event Details and Focus…

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LTADD supports Meade County’s $2.5 million animal shelter

On November 4, Meade County broke ground for its long-awaited animal shelter. This new $2.5 million facility, funded through five years of county budgeting, will replace the county’s current aging structure, built in 1978. In a recent News-Enterprise article, Judge-Executive Troy Kok stated that this is “a major step forward for both our staff and…

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LTADD Engineering presents at KACo Annual Conference

Two representatives from the Lincoln Trail Area Development District Engineering division presented at the Kentucky Association of Counties (KACo) Annual Conference about opportunities for local governments to better understand their infrastructure needs and how this information can translate into funding. Engineering Director Charlie Allen and GIS Specialist Ava Oljeski presented “Turning Road Data into Road…

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LTADD Aging presents to Hardin County EMS

Last week, Marlessa Stark and Christin Hendren LTADD Aging & Independent Living hosted three presentations for Hardin County EMS personnel. The goal was to better equip first responders with the knowledge of available community resources. EMS agencies are on the front lines, often the first and only service to witness the poor welfare situations of…

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LTADD hosts planning workshop for Affordable Housing & Homelessness

This week, area representatives came together for a discovery workshop to uncover assets and barriers in the region that impact housing and affordability as part of the Lincoln Trail Area Development District (LTADD) commissioned study on Affordable Housing and Homelessness Study in Hardin, LaRue, Meade, and Nelson counties. Participants represented local government, regional nonprofits, state…

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Press Release: LTADD Executive Board transfers underwater drone to Nelson County Emergency Management and invests in regionally responding dive team

Elizabethtown, KY – November 20, 2025 – At the November Lincoln Trail Area Development District (LTADD) Executive Board Meeting, the Board approved the permanent transfer of the district’s underwater drone to the Nelson County Emergency Management Agency (NCEMA) and approved investments to expand the agency’s existing dive team. The transition to NCEMA ensures the drone…