The Hopkinsville-Christian County Chamber of Commerce is offering local residents a way to express their sympathy to families affected by the mass shooting at Newtown Elementary School in Connecticut.

A news release says sympathy cards will be available at the Commerce Center during business hours through Friday. Monetary donations to the United Way of Western Connecticut are also being accepted at the commerce center.

The chamber also encourages residents to keep local educators, students and school administrators in their prayers as they work through these difficult times. Anyone with questions can call the chamber at 885-9096.

Todd County residents can express their sympathy by signing a register book at the Todd County Funeral Home that will be sent to Connecticut.

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