FLORENCE, KY (FOX19) - Beckfield College campuses in Florence and Springdale are accepting donations for area tornado victims.  

Beckfield College will be accepting non-perishable food items, personal hygiene products and household items for distribution to area fire departments and churches in the impacted areas.  Items will be accepted through March 16, 2012 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. at both campuses. 

“Beckfield College has students from many of the impacted areas of last Friday’s tornadoes,” said Diane Wolfer, president of Beckfield College.  “Our students, faculty and staff have been incredibly worried about these individuals and their families.  They have come to us with heartfelt concern, concrete ideas and a willingness to act.”

Campus locations for donation drop offs:

Beckfield College Florence Campus
16 Spiral Drive, Florence, KY 41042 (behind Sam’s Club)

FLORENCE, KY (FOX19) - Community Services of Northern Kentucky hosted an open house in late February, providing the opportunity for the Northern Kentucky community to see the newly renovated building. “Another important reason for the open house was to remind people that we’re still here – and still providing the same great service,” says Lisa West, executive director. “We’ve been serving Northern Kentucky since 1923. Though the name has changed, we have not.” Adult Day Care of Northern Kentucky and Speech and Hearing of Northern Kentucky were previously called Cardinal Hill of Northern Kentucky and now are part of the Community Foundation of Northern Kentucky and Community Services of Northern Kentucky.

FRANKFORT, KY (FOX19) - The Kentucky State Police are raising money for their annual "Trooper Island" kids program this year by auctioning off a black 2012 Dodge Challenger R/T Classic. 

The Kentucky State Police describe the car as a modern interpretation of a heritage-inspired American muscle car, with a 5.7-liter, 372-horsepower HEMI V8 engine that delivers a throaty rumble and fuel saving technology of up to 25 mpg highway, a five-speed automatic transmission a rear-wheel drive suspension that transfers hardcore power to the road providing moves to match its muscle, a sculpted, and a pitch black exterior that makes it a real looker with a lean, menacing, low profile that features a stylish, long-nose form with functional hood scoops, hood-to-fender stripes, a rear spoiler and power sun roof.