KENTUCKY’S FOREST FIRE HAZARD FALL SEASON BEGAN OCTOBER 1 AND RUNS THROUGH DECEMBER 15, SO THE CITY OF OAK GROVE WANTS ALL RESIDENTS TO BE AWARE OF THE LOCAL BURN LAWS The Kentucky Division of Forestry is mandated by law to provide organized fire protection carried out by wildland fire detection, suppression, and law enforcement carried out by nine districts throughout the …
Self-Care Ideas and Tips
SEPTEMBER IS NATIONAL SELF-CARE AWARENESS MONTH, SO WHAT BETTER TIME TO TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF? OAK GROVE HAS A LIST OF IDEAS AND TIPS TO HELP YOU FOCUS ON YOURSELF Self-care is often described as performing actions to improve your mental, physical, and emotional well-being. Practicing self-care helps you create a healthy relationship with yourself, allowing you to establish a …
School Bus Safety
WITH CHRISTIAN COUNTY SCHOOLS BACK IN SESSION, IT’S IMPORTANT TO REVIEW THE ROAD RULES WHEN IT COMES TO SCHOOL BUS SAFETY. OAK GROVE HAS ALL THE INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW TO KEEP OUR KIDS SAFE In Kentucky, drivers must stop behind a school bus with its stop arm out and red lights flashing. This goes for anyone driving in …
Pet Summer Safety Tips
SUMMER IS HERE, AND WE ALL LOVE SPENDING TIME OUTDOORS, ESPECIALLY WITH OUR FURRY FRIENDS; HOWEVER, IT CAN ALSO BE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. OAK GROVE HAS SOME TIPS TO KEEP YOUR PETS SAFE FROM THE HEAT Pets don’t have the ability to cool down as fast as humans, especially when they’re outside and only breathing in hot air. They also don’t …
Public Hearing Notice
Pursuant to KRS 424 and KRS 100.207, notice is hereby given that Community and Development Services will hold a public hearing on Monday, July 26, 2021, at 6:00 PM, at Valor Hall, 105 Walter Garrett Lane, Oak Grove, Kentucky. The purpose of the hearing is as follows: OGZO21-7-1 CITY OF OAK GROVE, KENTUCKY ZONING ORDINANGEZONING TEXT AND OFFICIAL ZONING MAP …
Fireworks Safety Tips to Follow
FIREWORKS, BARBECUES, AND NICE WEATHER ARE ALL SIGNS THAT POINT TO SUMMER. BUT DID YOU KNOW THAT THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE SUFFER SERIOUS FIREWORKS-RELATED INJURIES EVERY YEAR? OAK GROVE WANTS YOU TO STAY SAFE WITH THESE TIPS There’s plenty of fun to have during the summer, but backyard fireworks displays can be extremely dangerous. Lighting off fireworks, sparklers, and bottle rockets …
Fun Local Events this Summer
WITH THE CHRISTIAN COUNTY SCHOOL YEAR COMING TO AN END, IT’S TIME TO START MAKING PLANS FOR THE SUMMER! HERE ARE A FEW EXCITING EVENTS HAPPENING AROUND THE OAK GROVE AREA There’s plenty of fun activities and festivals for you and your family to take advantage of this summer. 13th Annual (take 2) Spring into Summer Salutes Fort Campbell Festival …
Waste Tire Collection Event
CHRISTIAN COUNTY AND KY DIVISION OF WASTE MANAGEMENT ARE HOSTING A WASTE TIRE COLLECTION EVENT. Dates & Times: May 13th & 14th 8am-4pm & May 15 8am-12pm. Location:4785 Pembroke RoadHopkinsville, KY(Hopkinsville Elevator – Casky Branch) Tires Not Accepted: Foam filled tires Calcium filled tires Off-road construction tires (OTR) Tracks (Sheet rubber, solid) Solid tires with/without press on rims Any tire …
Go Green for Earth Day
EARTH DAY IS APRIL 22, AND THE CITY OF OAK GROVE HAS SOME EASY INITIATIVES THAT YOU CAN TAKE TO GO GREEN THIS SPRING AND BEYOND Going green means you’re following practices that lead to environmentally friendly and ecologically responsible decisions and lifestyles. By continuing to go green, you’re doing your part to help protect the environment and sustain its …
Do Science At Home Steam Kits Grant Announcement
FREE SCIENCE KITS AVAILABLE THROUGH HOPKINSVILLE-CHRISTIAN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY LOUISVILLE, Ky., March 26, 2021 – Free, family-friendly STEAM learning kits will be available at Hopkinsville-Christian County Public Library (HCCPL) starting April 21. The Kentucky Science Center Do Science at Home STEAM Kits encourage families to learn together by exploring the world at a microscopic level, building automata puppets, learning how to …