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Joanie Bernard Foundation Celebrates 10 Years of Impact Reducing Cat Overpopulation Across Kentucky
[Cincinnati, OH, April 2026 ] — A decade-long initiative across Kentucky has spayed/neutered nearly 50,000 cats, reduced shelter euthanasia by 88%, and created a replicable blueprint designed to help other communities achieve similar impressive results. Ten years ago, Northern Kentucky animal shelters faced an overwhelming reality: high shelter cat numbers, limited veterinary care access and euthanasia rates driven by lack of space rather than choice. Now Kentucky is home to
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Apr 144 min read


Bluegrass Area Development District Announces Board Appointments and Executive Committee for 2026
Outgoing Chair Mike Sanford being presented service plaque from David Duttlinger, Executive Director of BGADD Central Region, Kentucky — The Bluegrass Area Development District (BGADD), announced on Wednesday, November 5 th during their Annual Board Meeting, the appointment of new appointments to the BGADD Board of Directors and officers to its Executive Committee for 2026. These leaders bring diverse experience, dedication, and a shared vision for strengthening communities
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Nov 6, 20252 min read


Bluegrass Area Development District Receives $2 Million Grant to Support Dislocated Workers in Central Kentucky
The Bluegrass Area Development District’s (BGADD) Department of Workforce Services has been awarded a $2 million National Dislocated...
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Jun 24, 20252 min read


BGADD Hires Recovery Support Specialist
LEXINGTON, KY – The Bluegrass Area Development District (BGADD) is taking decisive action to combat substance use disorder (SUD) in...
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Jun 24, 20252 min read


Bluegrass Area Development District Celebrates the Success of the Bluegrass Cat Project with Continued Funding by the Joanie Bernard Foundation and Partnership with Team Shelter USA
Bluegrass, KY – [October 22nd, 2024] – The Bluegrass Area Development District (BGADD) is excited to announce funding has been awarded...
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Dec 12, 20242 min read


National Regional Transportation Conference - Highlights
Regional Transportation Planner David Gambrel attended the National Regional Transportation Conference in downtown Greenville, South...
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Dec 12, 20242 min read
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