We’ve all experienced big changes. Some more than others. As we approach the anniversary of shutdowns and the first coronavirus cases in Christian County, Hoptown Chronicle wants to hear from readers.
Once a month, Feeding America delivers enough food for 850 local families, and a team of volunteers help Aaron McNeil House sort, pack and load the food on distribution day at the fairgrounds.
The phase includes anyone 60 and older, anyone age 16 or older with the highest-risk conditions per guidance from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, and all essential workers.
The health department, which operates a regional vaccine distribution site at the James E. Bruce Convention Center, is not yet accepting appointment requests for individuals who fall within other categories of Phase 1C.
While detailed totals weren't available, estimates suggest at least 30% of Christian County residents 70 and older have not yet received the COVID-19 vaccine.
Education is the focus of the Modernette Civic Club's public service mission, so it made sense for the members to get out the word that the COVID-19 vaccine is safe and necessary.