The Grayson Area Chamber of Commerce is once again preparing to partner up with Kentucky Christian University to offer a free job fair and hiring event that will help to connect eligible hires and those looking for work with the great businesses throughout Carter County.
The upcoming fair will be held next month on the date of Wednesday, March 19th inside the KCU Gymnasium at 100 Academic Parkway in Grayson. Currently reservations are open for businesses that want to get involved and be a part of this event – they can contact Mike at graysonchamber41143@gmail.com or by calling 606-474-4401 to begin the registration process.
For job seekers that plan on attending the event please work on having an up-to-date resume handy for you to bring to the fair. In the past these events have led to on-the-spot interviews and the Grayson Area Chamber of Commerce along with Kentucky Christian University want everyone to be prepared for any employment opportunity that heads their way through this job fair and hiring event.
Once again it is scheduled for the date of Wednesday, March 19th.
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Registration for this year’s 4-H Camp will be opening soon and that means your local 4-H department is currently looking for organizations and even individuals that would like to sponsor a child’s attendance to this year’s camp. If you, or someone you know, is interested in being a sponsor then you may donate on the following tiers: a Clover sponsorship which provides a partial scholarship of your chosen amount, Bronze sponsor provides a half scholarship totaling $160, Silver a whole scholarship at $325, Gold that provides two scholarships at a price point of $325, and finally the Emerald sponsors which provide over $1000 in donations.
If you would like to get involved and donate then please email rebecca.hayes@uky.edu or mail in your donation to the extension office located at 94 Fairground Drive in Grayson. The annual 4-H camp offering is an amazing experience and this year your local 4-H leaders are aiming to allow every child to attend regardless of finances.
Once again if you would like to make a donation and become a sponsor today then please reach out and email rebecca.hayes@uky.edu.
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We’re officially into a new penalty period for all remaining unpaid Carter County Property tax bills. Here’s another reminder that when mailing in your payment you are being asked to include a postcard or to write the bill number on the check which you are paying with. Please note that if you want to receive a paid receipt for this payment then you must enclose a self-addressed and stamped envelope with the check.
Payments will also be accepted through Visa and Master Card platforms both over the phone and at the Sherriff’s office in person – however a small additional fee will be applied to all credit card payments no matter the method used. The Carter County Sheriff’s Department works under the mailing address of P.O. Box 1590, Grayson, KY 41143.
Currently payment penalties have increased to a 10% penalty along with an additional 10% Sheriff’s add-on fee. Please note that all delinquent tax bills will be transferred to the County Clerk’s Office as of the close of business on April 15th, 2025.In addition to the penalties and fees that are applied by the Sheriff’s Office, all payments made in the County Clerk’s Office are subject to a 20% County Attorney’s Fee, a 10% County Clerk’s Fee and additional interest equal to 1% per month. The delinquency is also subject to being sold to a Third Party in the summer of 2025.
If you have any questions about the 2024 Carter County Property Tax Bills please contact the Sheriff’s office at 474-5616.
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Member’s Choice Credit Union has announced that the application period for their 2025 scholarship program is now open. Member’s Choice is proud to support our community’s future leaders with the Members Choice Credit Union Scholarship Program for graduating high school seniors that are a Members Choice CU in good standing with the organization and plans on seeking advanced education – this includes those already enrolled at an accredited higher education institution.
Anyone who meets the aforementioned prerequisites and would like to apply is invited to visit mccu.net/scholarship to find more details on the program. If you know of a graduating senior that you think would be a great fit for the scholarship then help Members Choice spread the word and let them know about this great opportunity.
This year’s applications will be accepted through the deadline date of Friday, February 21st.
Members Choice Credit Union is helping make dreams a reality for high schoolers pursuing advanced education. Once again the link to visit is mccu.net/scholarship.
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And please remember that it was announced by the office of the Carter County Clerk that both office locations will be closed through the end of businesses today in observance of the Presidents Day holiday. Both office locations will be returning to their regular schedule tomorrow Tuesday, February 18th.