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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
WVIHCommunity

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
Meade County MessengerNewsCrime

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.
Meade County MessengerNews

Solar Eclipse or an Amazon Ad?

April 8th marked the return of a Solar Eclipse across America. For those of us in Brandenburg we got to see the Eclipse at 98% without full blackout. We witnessed the brilliance and wonder as the Moon passed before the…

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Meade County MessengerNews

One of Meade County’s Oldest Cemeteries Vandalized

The old cemetery at St. Theresa of Avila Catholic Church in Rhodelia has been vandalized. This cemetery is across Rhodelia Road from the St. Theresa of Avila church, past the new cemetery. Some of the graves go back to the…

Story By: Trish Turner
Meade County MessengerNews

Meade County officially takes over management of Otter Creek Park Campgrounds

The beautiful afternoon sunshine helped take the chill out of the air as a large group of people gathered at Otter Creek Park Campgrounds to celebrate Meade County’s takeover of the property’s management. On Thursday, March 28, Judge Executive Troy…

Story By: Julia Youles
WVIHCommunity

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
WVIHCommunity

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
WVIHCommunity

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
Meade County MessengerNews

Illegal dump being cleared in Payneville

A neighbor of a property located at 25 Hwy. 376 in Payneville contacted Meade County Planning and Zoning to complain about an illegal dump located nearby. That contact set the wheels in motion to clean the property after what is…

Story By: Julia Youles
Meade County MessengerNewsCommunity

The Meade County Chamber celebrates 40 Years!

The Meade County Chamber held their annual banquet last week on 27 March 2024 celebrating their 40th year. The room was a sold-out crowd of local businesses, industry, and our school district. The Chamber hosts this annual banquet to raise…

Story By: Steven Laick
Meade County MessengerNewsCommunity

Deeno’s Pizza’s Grand Opening in Muldraugh

Chef Rod “Deeno” Mitchell is a man on a mission. He, along with daughter Britni Mitchell, who is an owner-in-training,ManagingPartner Bonni Lincoln, and Investing Partner Chef Robert Williams have been working to get their new business, Deeno’s Pizza, ready for…

Story By: Julia Youles
Meade County MessengerNewsCommunity

Remembering the Legacy: Brandenburg, KY Commemorates 50th Anniversary of Devastating Tornado

On April 3, 1974, a catastrophic tornado tore through Brandenburg, Kentucky, leaving behind a trail of devastation that forever changed the landscape of our community. As we approach the solemn anniversary of this tragic event, the residents of Brandenburg and…

Submitted By: Meade County Judge Executive Office
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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
WVIHCommunity

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 MessengerNews

Ekron Fire Department Receives Thermal Imaging Grant

The Ekron Volunteer Fire Department recently received a Thermal Imaging Grant awarded by the Kentucky Fire Commission for the Fiscal Year 2024. The Fire Department applied for this grant in the beginning of 2024 and received the reward based on…

Story By: AnnMarie Whitford
Meade County MessengerNews

Denny Rumfelt back in court; murder trial begins in Brandenburg

The murder trial for Vine Grove man Denny Christopher Rumfelt began at the Meade County Courthouse on Monday, March 25, and is expected to run for several days. The lines waiting to get into the courtroom on Monday morning stretched…

Story By: Julia Youles