The YMCA Black Achievers program held its 47th annual awards celebration, recognizing senior student program graduates.
Melissa Dowell is being held in the Oldham County Jail.
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They also recognized the YMCA Youth Character Award recipients for their exceptional leadership and commitment to the community.
YMCA Safe Place Service has a new texting option that connects youth in crisis with locally trained volunteers to provide support.
There are also smaller challenges for children as young as four.
It's all part of the city's "Safe Summer Kickoff" program.
The point is not only to teach kids how to swim, but also how to react in a water emergency.
There are around 4,000 drowning incidents each year, averaging to 11 drowning deaths per day.
YMCA Camp Piomingo will be hosted at Otter Creek Park for children ages five to 17 years old.