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 …
Tips to Prevent Poisoning in your Home
POISON PREVENTION WEEK IS THE PERFECT TIME TO BRUSH UP ON THE POTENTIAL DANGERS OF ITEMS FOUND IN OUR HOUSE OR YARD. THE CITY OF OAK GROVE HAS SOME TIPS ON WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR TO KEEP YOUR CHILDREN AND PETS SAFE FROM POISONING Over 2 million potential poisonings are reported in the US every year, with 90% of …
How to Participate in Random Acts of Kindness Week
WE COULD ALL USE A LITTLE MORE KINDNESS IN OUR LIVES. HOW WILL YOU PARTICIPATE IN THIS YEAR’S RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS WEEK? Random Acts of Kindness Week is February 14-20. Here are some simple acts of kindness that you can show to someone you love or a lucky member of the Oak Grove community. Acts of Kindness to Someone …
Carbon Monoxide Safety Tips
WINTER IS THE PEAK TIME FOR CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING. THE CITY OF OAK GROVE HAS SOME TIPS ON HOW TO KEEP YOUR FAMILY SAFE THIS WINTER Carbon monoxide robs you of what you need most: oxygen. Everyone is at risk due to needing oxygen, however, the elderly, infants, people who have heart disease, anemia, or breathing problems are more prone …
Winter Safety Tips
THE CITY OF OAK GROVE OFFERS SOME TIPS ON HOW TO STAY SAFE DURING THE WINTER MONTHS Unlike the summertime with its dangers of heatstroke and sunburns, winter brings other problems that we must keep in mind when it comes to staying safe. Driving on snow Snow, sleet, and ice can lead to hazardous road conditions. If you’re not used …
Oak Grove Wins 2020 Most Courageous Cities Award
OAK GROVE IS THE RECIPIENT OF A 2020 INSURIFY’S MOST COURAGEOUS CITIES AWARD. These cities were awarded based on their residents’ dedication to going above and beyond to serve their communities and nation. The data scientists at Insurify analyzed over 2.5 million insurance applications to determine the city in each state with the highest share of military service members, veterans, …
Deer Hunting Safety Tips
THE CITY OF OAK GROVE WANTS YOU TO BE SAFE DURING THIS OPEN DEER HUNTING SEASON Whether you’re a seasoned pro, a beginner, an enthusiast, or someone who just wants to safely enjoy the outdoors, keep these hunting safety tips in mind with deer hunting season in full swing. Education Every person who wants to hunt needs to pass a …