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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20

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Community Mourns Fallen Fireman

The Ekron Fire Department is mourning the loss of one of their own.

Gene Webster
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Employees Bridge The Gap For Excellence

During the April regular meeting of Meade County Fiscal Court, two employees were recognized for their efforts for going beyond the call of duty.

Gene Webster
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Two Juveniles Charged In Church Vandalism

Two juveniles are facing charges after a burglary and vandalizing of property at St. Theresa of Avila Catholic Church in Rhodelia.

Mable Cundiff
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Magistrates Work Shorter Agenda

Members of Meade County Fiscal Court worked through a shorter agenda during their regular meeting Tuesday (4/9) evening.

Gene Webster
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Council Preps For Budgeting

Members of the Brandenburg City Council met during their regular meeting Monday (4/8) evening.

Gene Webster
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County Ethics Board Organizes

The Meade County Ethics Board met during a called meeting Monday (4/8) evening for the purpose to organize it’s operation.

Gene Webster
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From the Office of the Meade County Sherrif

The Meade County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Unit is still actively investigating the homicide of Rhonda Abersold.

Ongoing Murder Investigation update for the death of Rhonda Aebersold.
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Magistrates Discuss Ethics Procedures

Members of Meade County Fiscal Court met during a special called meeting Thursday (4/4) evening to discuss issues related to the ethics board.

Gene Webster
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Tornado Victims Remembered 50 Years Later

Wednesday (4/3) marked the 50th anniversary of the April 3, 1974 Tornado Super Outbreak. Memories of that day are forever etched into the memory of those witnessed the death and destruction on the fateful Wednesday afternoon.

Gene Webster
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Community Remembers 50th Anniversary of Tornado Outbreak

Communities in Meade and Breckinridge County will pause to remember and honor those lost fifty years ago today on April 3, 1974.

Gene Webster
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County Celebrates Campground To Recreational Offerings

Officials in Meade County celebrated a new partnership to revive the campground area at Otter Creek Park.

Gene Webster
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Official Warn Of Fake $100 Bills

Authorities in Meade County are advising businesses to be on the lookout after law enforcement received calls of individuals attempting to pass counterfeit $100 bills.

Mable Cundiff
Meade County MessengerFeatures

Congratulations to the Easter Basket winners

The Messenger is excited to announce the winners of our Easter Coloring Contest! We had some amazing submissions and we would like to thank all the participants. Congratulations to the winners and appreciation to the sponsors of the contest. Below…

Story By: The Messenger Staff
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Meade County Takes Over Otter Creek Campground

Meade County is now in charge of the day-to-day operations of the Otter Creek campground.

Mable Cundiff
Meade County MessengerOpinion

Beware the Ides of March

“Beware the Ides of March” is a famous saying all over the world. The Ides of March refers to March 15th. Its significance dates back to the time of Julius Caesar.

By Tammie Beasley
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Magistrates Wrestle With Lengthy Agenda

Members of Meade County Fiscal Court tackled a lengthy agenda during their regular meeting Tuesday (3/13) night.

Gene Webster
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Council Works Through Business

The Brandenburg City Council worked through several items of business during their regular meeting Monday (3/11) evening.

Gene Webster
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Pursuit Ends In One Killed, Two Injured

The Kentucky State Police Critical Incident Response Team is investigating a two-vehicle single fatality crash in Breckinridge County.

Mable Cundiff
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Fair To Rope Changes This Year

A few changes are planned for the 2024 Meade County Fair as board members finalize plans.

Gene Webster