Kentucky

14 U-Haul Stores Offering 30 Days Free Storage after Tornadoes in Kentucky, Tennessee

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Monday, December 13, 2021
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As an essential service provider, U-Haul continues to serve communities during the COVID-19 recovery while offering contactless business programs and enhanced cleaning protocols, including added steps for sanitizing equipment between customer transactions.

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  • As an essential service provider, U-Haul continues to serve communities during the COVID-19 recovery while offering contactless business programs and enhanced cleaning protocols, including added steps for sanitizing equipment between customer transactions.
  • 1 choice of do-it-yourself movers, with a network of more than 23,000 locations across all 50 states and 10 Canadian provinces.
  • Our customers' patronage has enabled the U-Haul fleet to grow to approximately 176,000 trucks, 126,000 trailers and 46,000 towing devices.
  • U-Haul offers nearly 825,000 rentable storage units and 71.6 million square feet of self-storage space at owned and managed facilities throughout North America.

ASPCA Mobilizes to Provide Critical Support for Cats and Dogs Impacted by Devastating Tornadoes

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Monday, December 13, 2021
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The ASPCA will assist with the evacuation of homeless cats and dogs from Kentucky-based shelters to free up space and resources to care for displaced pets in impacted communities.

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  • The ASPCA will assist with the evacuation of homeless cats and dogs from Kentucky-based shelters to free up space and resources to care for displaced pets in impacted communities.
  • These cats and dogs were all in Kentucky animal shelters before the tornadoes hit.
  • "In emergency situations like this, evacuations are often not an option, making the impact of these deadly and unprecedented tornadoes that much more devastating."
  • The ASPCA continues to communicate with Kentucky-based emergency management agencies and animal welfare organizations and remains on standby to provide additional support upon request.

Connected Nation names four honorees to share the 2021 National Broadband Visionary Award

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Monday, December 13, 2021
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This prestigious national award recognizes those who demonstrate exceptional and innovative leadership in the application of broadband and related technologies.

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  • This prestigious national award recognizes those who demonstrate exceptional and innovative leadership in the application of broadband and related technologies.
  • "These organizations showed vision and forward-thinking by providing platforms for a national conversation on the Digital Divide that took place on November 17," said Tom Ferree, Chairman & CEO, Connected Nation.
  • Connected Nation is celebrating 20 years of service in 2021.
  • The Broadband Visionary Award has only been given out three times in its history.

Commonwealth Hotels Appoints John Hickey as General Manager of The Courtyard by Marriott Columbus Worthington

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Monday, December 13, 2021
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COVINGTON, Ky., Dec. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Commonwealth Hotels announced today that John Hickey has been appointed the General Manager of the Courtyard by Marriott Columbus Worthington.

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  • COVINGTON, Ky., Dec. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Commonwealth Hotels announced today that John Hickey has been appointed the General Manager of the Courtyard by Marriott Columbus Worthington.
  • Mr. Hickeybrings over 12 years of hospitality experience to his new role as general manager having previously served as the dual general manager of the Courtyard and Fairfield Inn by Marriott in Grove City, Ohio.
  • "We are excited to welcome Mr. Hickey to the team" said Jennifer Porter, Chief Operating Officer for Commonwealth Hotels.
  • Prior to joining the Courtyard Columbus Worthington, Hickey also worked for Moxy by Marriott, Short North Columbus and the Sonesta Suites in both Dublin, Ohio and Cincinnati, Ohio.

LOWE'S DONATING $1 MILLION TO PROVIDE IMMEDIATE RELIEF IN WAKE OF TORNADO DEVASTATION ACROSS U.S.

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Monday, December 13, 2021
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"Our thoughts and prayers are with all those who have lost their homes and loved ones, including members of the Lowe's family.

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  • "Our thoughts and prayers are with all those who have lost their homes and loved ones, including members of the Lowe's family.
  • We couldn't be more proud of the way our teams have already stepped up to help their neighbors."
  • The company is also expanding financial assistance provided to associates through the Lowe's Employee Relief Fund.
  • This year, Lowe's has committed more than $4 million to support disaster relief.

SAMARITAN'S PURSE RUSHES HELP IN THE WAKE OF DEADLY TORNADOES

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Saturday, December 11, 2021
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BOONE, N.C., Dec. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- This morning, Samaritan's Purse deployed disaster response teams to Mayfield, Kentucky and Monette, Arkansas in response to the deadly tornadoes that spawned overnight.

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  • BOONE, N.C., Dec. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- This morning, Samaritan's Purse deployed disaster response teams to Mayfield, Kentucky and Monette, Arkansas in response to the deadly tornadoes that spawned overnight.
  • Search and rescue efforts are still underway with the death toll expected to reach between 75 to 100 people.
  • "We woke upSaturday morningto the horrific news of devastating tornadoes and tragic loss of life across multiple states,"said Franklin Graham, president of Samaritan's Purse.
  • For more information about how to help or to volunteer with Samaritan's Purse, go to SamaritansPurse.org .

The Salvation Army Responds to Deadly Tornadoes

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Saturday, December 11, 2021
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With a presence in every ZIP code in the country, The Salvation Army is uniquely positioned to respond with a clear understanding of each impacted area's needs.

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  • With a presence in every ZIP code in the country, The Salvation Army is uniquely positioned to respond with a clear understanding of each impacted area's needs.
  • "In the aftermath of sudden and extreme natural disasters such as these, The Salvation Army is able to respond quickly to the most affected communities," said Jeff Jellets, Emergency Disaster Services Director for The Salvation Army's USA Southern Territory.
  • The Salvation Army has partnered with the Arkansas Baptists to establish a kitchen in Black Oak, Arkansas, beginning today.
  • In addition, The Salvation Army disaster response personnel are collaborating with federal, state, and local emergency management agencies and other partners to monitor the impacts and adapt response efforts as needed.

Camera & Software System Provide 3D Machine Vision for Robot Applications

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Friday, December 10, 2021
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The camera, combined with its onboard and/or add-on software suite, delivers 3D machine vision for stationary and mobile robot applications, such as bin picking or navigation for driverless transport systems.

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  • The camera, combined with its onboard and/or add-on software suite, delivers 3D machine vision for stationary and mobile robot applications, such as bin picking or navigation for driverless transport systems.
  • With an on-board processor, the rc_visard processes the camera data and forwards relevant information like grasp points directly to the robot application, without the need for an external computer.
  • For specific tasks the optional rc_reason software suite offers intelligent tools so pick-and-drop applications can be realized without training individual objects.
  • The new 3D camera family was created by Matrix Vision, a brand of Balluff, in cooperation with Roboception.

Commonwealth Hotels Appoints Toni Pitts as General Manager of The Hampton Inn by Hilton I-75 Lexington / Hamburg

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Friday, December 10, 2021
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COVINGTON, Ky., Dec. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Commonwealth Hotels announced today that Toni Pitts has been appointed the General Manager of the Hampton Inn by Hilton I-75 Lexington / Hamburg.Ms.

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  • COVINGTON, Ky., Dec. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Commonwealth Hotels announced today that Toni Pitts has been appointed the General Manager of the Hampton Inn by Hilton I-75 Lexington / Hamburg.Ms.
  • Pitts brings expert leadership in all areas of hospitality experience to her new role as General Manager having previously served as general manager for Derby City Hospitality.
  • Ms. Pitts holds a certificate in nursing from Rowan County and resides in Mt.
  • Commonwealth Hotels, LLC was founded in 1986 and is a proven partner in providing hotel management services with superior financial results.The company has extensive experience managing premium branded full service and select service hotels.

Work describing Buddhists' faith during confinement wins Grawemeyer Award

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Friday, December 10, 2021
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LOUISVILLE, Ky., Dec. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A scholar who explained how Japanese American Buddhists adhered to their faith even after being forced into World War II detention camps has won the 2022 Louisville Grawemeyer Award in Religion.

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  • LOUISVILLE, Ky., Dec. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A scholar who explained how Japanese American Buddhists adhered to their faith even after being forced into World War II detention camps has won the 2022 Louisville Grawemeyer Award in Religion.
  • As Williams reviewed diaries and other records of their stay in the camps, he learned Buddhists continued to worship despite their confinement.
  • "Williams' work opens the way for a discussion that values religious inclusion over exclusion," said Tyler Mayfield, who directs the Grawemeyer religion award.
  • Recipients of next year's Grawemeyer Award swere named this week pending formal approval by university and seminary trustees.