Public meeting on using ARPA money to fund homeless shelter set for Mar. 22

In Local, News by OC Monitor Staff

HARTFORD, Ky. — The Ohio County Fiscal Court will hold a meeting a 6 p.m. Tuesday, Mar. 22, in the Ohio County Community Center auditorium to discuss the possibility of using a portion of its American Rescue Plan Act funds to open a homeless shelter in Ohio County.

Harry Pedigo, of St. Benedict’s Shelter in Owensboro, will speak on the mechanics of running a shelter. Pedigo visited the fiscal court in February about opening a homeless shelter in Ohio County.

As an Ohio County citizen, the fiscal court hopes you will take the time to be present.