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Martha Jean Wilson Scheible

Martha Jean Wilson Scheible, 94 of Vine Grove, passed away Monday (2/10) at her residence.

Mable Cundiff
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No School In Meade County Friday

Due to high absentee numbers of both students and staff due to flu and other illnesses going around—and a significant snowfall expected, there will be NO SCHOOL on Friday, February 7th. This is NOT a snow learning day.

Mable Cundiff
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Brandenburg Man Dies In Accident

A one vehicle accident in Meade County early Sunday morning claimed the life of a Brandenburg man.

Mable Cundiff
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Judge Denies Injunction Against Grain Facility

A judge has denied a Temporary Restraining Order in an on-going legal dispute between Meade County farmers and county officials over the proposed Nucor Steel facility along the Ohio River.

Gene Webster
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Second Round of Motions Held In Grain Standoff

A second round of motions were held in Meade County Circuit Court Thursday (1/23) as attorney’s from each side of the issue seek to get a judge to make a decision in the dispute.

Gene Webster
WVIHCommunity

Changes Ahead In West Point Construction Zone

Construction crews will begin on Thursday (1/23) lane configuration changes on the US 31W bridge project at West Point.

Gene Webster
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Chamber Members Learn More About Nucor

Members of the Meade County Area Chamber of Commerce got first hand knowledge of newest businesses to call Meade County home during their monthly luncheon.

Gene Webster
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Millay Announces Retirement

Changes are ahead for Meade County Schools as Superintendent Dr. John Millay announced his planned retirement Tuesday (1/14) night during the regular monthly meeting of the Meade County Board of Education.

Gene Webster
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County Approves Second Amendment Resolution

During a meeting with an overflowing attendance, the Meade County Fiscal Court heard concerns of several citizens and heard the support on maintaining the constitutional rights of the second amendment Tuesday (1/14) night.

Gene Webster
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Muldraugh Council Conducts Business

Muldraugh City Council met Monday evening for their regular monthly meeting with 5 of it’s 6 members present.

Mable Cundiff
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Council Works Through Business

The Brandenburg City Council worked through a busy agenda during their regular monthly meeting Monday (1/13) night.

Gene Webster
WVIHCommunity

Ekron Commissions Conduct Business

Ekron City Commission met Tuesday (1/07) for their regular monthly meeting with all members present but one.

Mable Cundiff
WVIHCommunity

Man Arrested After Refusing To Leave School

A man was arrested after he locked himself in a bathroom at Stuart Pepper Middle School and refused to leave on Monday (1/6).

Gene Webster
WVIHCommunity

Chism Files For 27th State Representative Race

Brian Chism has filed candidacy papers Monday (1/6) to run as a Democrat in the 27th District State Representative race, which includes Meade County and part of northern Hardin County.

Gene Webster
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Police Ask For Help In Burglary Case

Brandenburg Police are asking for the public’s help to identify the people involved in a burglary.

Gene Webster
WVIHCommunity

Counties Pass Resolution Supporting Gun Rights

A handful of Kentucky counties have passed resolutions declaring local governments “Second Amendment sanctuaries.”

Gene Webster
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Farmers File Lawsuit Against Local Officials

A group of farmers also known as the Lincoln Trail Growers Association filed a lawsuit and restraining order Thursday to prevent the closing of the Meade County Riverport operated by Consolidated Grain and Barge Company.

Gene Webster
WVIHCommunity

County Leaders Open Bids Proposals

Magistrates of Meade County Fiscal Court met during a special called meeting Thursday (12/19) night and opened bid proposals on the construction of a new EMS station.

Gene Webster
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Man Robs Two Banks

A Kentucky man is accused of robbing two banks of more than $8,000 by brandishing a toy gun.

Mable Cundiff
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Fallen Worker To Be Honored & Remembered

An executive order from Meade County Judge Executive Gerry Lynn recognizes Friday (12/13) as Pius Gene Hobbs Day in Meade County.

Gene Webster