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…
The Lincoln Trail Area Development District (LTADD) recently announced that Phillips Brothers Construction, LLC has been awarded the bid for the initial ground leveling work for the upcoming LTADD expansion and the adjacent site of the potential YMCA, spearheaded by the Central Kentucky Community Foundation (CKCF). This community-minded bid will ensure both projects are highly…
Lincoln Trail Area Development District (LTADD) is 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, LTADD celebrates one of its own who goes above and beyond for their coworkers and/or clients. Kari is an invaluable asset to…
Green County Judge/Executive John Frank announced that Green County Government has been awarded an $856,790 City-County Bridge Improvement Program (CCBIP) grant to reconstruct the Liletown Bridge over Greasy Creek. CCBIP is administered by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Department of Rural and Municipal Aid. The announcement was made by Governor Andy Beshear during his weekly…
On November 20, the Community & Economic Development (CED), Workforce Development, and Engineering teams completed an intensive day of leadership growth and strategic team building. This outing was focused on strengthening LTADD’s emerging and established leaders across departments, fostering the communication and collaboration essential to LTADD’s continued success. The team explored their unique leadership styles and…
Lincoln Trail Area Development District (LTADD) recently released the 2025 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) update for the eight-county region. The CEDS is a regionally-driven, strategy-based plan that guides economic development to create jobs, diversify the economy, and increase prosperity and fundamental to the U.S. Economic Development Administration programs. The CEDS outlines goals, objectives, and action plans based on…
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.
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…
For the second year in a row, the Lincoln Trail Area Development District (LTADD) Aging & Independent Living department is bringing holiday joy and support to seniors in the eight counties they serve through the “Stuff a Stocking for a Senior” program. Each year, the LTADD team members gather donations from individuals, organizations, and…
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…
