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Meade County Chamber of Commerce hosts August meeting

The Meade County Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon was held on Friday, August 22 at The Meade County Extension Office. The luncheon is traditionally held on the third Thursday of each month but was moved to Friday for August due…

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Catching up with Otter Creek Park

Judge Executive Troy Kok, and Otter Creek Campground Manager, Zach Butler, are positive about the future of Otter Creek Park. The Park, located between Brandenburg and Muldraugh, and bordering the Fort Knox Installation, is located in Meade County.

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Brandenburg City Council asked to deal with ineffective HUD response

A local group of tenants have attended two Brandenburg City Council meetings in recent months attempting to garner attention regarding the concerns they have about the state of conditions at Maple Grove Apartments, where they reside.

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David T. Wilson Elementary marches to the beat of a different drummer

On any given day, you can walk through the hallways of David T. Wilson (DTW) Elementary School in Brandenburg, KY and hear music echoing throughout the corridors. Not the whole school, but in the music classroom. Since his arrival at…

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Minister’s Corner

Pastor Seth Miller First Baptist Church

Seth Miller
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Faith as a Mustard Seed

Growing up, my dad always had a nice sized garden. He would have okra, squash, turnips, radishes, and his most favorite vegetable, tomatoes. My dad would plant at least six tomato plants, and they would grow upwards of five feet…

[email protected] (Otto Thorwarth)
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BILLY R. REED

BILLY R. REED

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MARJORIE “MARGIE” CROWE

MARJORIE “MARGIE” CROWE

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JANICE CAROL EMBRY

JANICE CAROL EMBRY

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COL (RET) PATRICK WILLIAM BURNS

COL (RET) PATRICK WILLIAM BURNS

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Up and coming Doe Valley angler turning tragedy into purpose

Noah Sears experienced the loss of his father at the tender age of ten. It was very unexpected. As the dust began to settle, one of the regrets he voiced to his mother was that his father never fulfilled his…

Otto Thorwarth
Meade County MessengerNewsEducation

After School Programs available for Ekron and Payneville Elementary Schools

Healthy Kids After School Program is now offering safe, fun, and affordable care for students who are 5-12 years of age who attend Ekron Elementary and Payneville Elementary. This program is new for the 2025- 2026 school year. The program…

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Wheels on the Bus with Jean Barger

This week’s “wheels on the bus” column highlights forty-seven-year-old Jean Barger, who has been a Meade County School District bus driver for twelve years.

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Man Dead After Meade County Accident

A two vehicle accident in Meade County has left one person dead and two others with life threatening injuries.

Gene Webster
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SAMUEL DAVID “DAVE” ROSE, JR.,

SAMUEL DAVID “DAVE” ROSE, JR.,

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JAMES EDWARD POPHAM

JAMES EDWARD POPHAM

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Minister’s Corner

Pastor Seth Miller First Baptist Church

Seth Miller
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August Meade County Board of Education meeting praises smooth back to school efforts

Although it was very brief, just under a half an hour, the August Meade County School District Board of Education meeting provided insight into the future of Kentucky’s public education system. This month’s meeting took place on Tuesday, August 12th…

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Brandenburg City Council holds August meeting

Several guests were recognized and welcomed to the Monday evening meeting at Brandenburg City Hall on August 11, 2025. The first guest welcomed was Dr. Mark Martin, Superintendent of Meade County Schools, who was there to give the Council an…

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Meade County MessengerNews

Baby Love debuts at The Meade County Fair

The Meade County Fair hosted its Baby Contest at 10 am on July 26 in the Farm Bureau Building at the fairgrounds. Pink cheeked, round bellied, chubby legged babies were on display to the delight of families, spectators, and judges.…