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Meade County Fair – Field Crops & Forages

Here are the winners in the 2023 Meade County Fair Field Crop & Forages.

Gene Webster
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Meade County Fair – Western Horse Show

Here are the winners of the Western Horse Show held on Sunday (7/23) at the Meade County Fair.

Gene Webster
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Meade County Fair – Western Horse Show

Here are the winners of the Western Horse Show held on Saturday (7/23) at the Meade County Fair.

Gene Webster
WVIHCommunity

Meade County Fair – Cash Giveaway

Here are the winners of the 2023 Meade County Fair Cash Giveaway held on Monday (7/24).

Gene Webster
WVIHCommunity

Meade County Fair – Youth Talent Contest

Here are the winners of the 2023 Meade County Fair Youth Talent Contest held on Monday (7/24).

Gene Webster
WVIHCommunity

Meade County Fair – Miss & Ms Pageants

Here are the winners of the Miss & Ms. Meade County Fair 2023 pageants held on Monday (7/24).

Gene Webster
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Meade County Fair – Cornhole Tournament Results

Here are the winners from the 2023 Meade County Fair Cornhole Tournament held on Saturday (7/22).

Gene Webster
WVIHCommunity

Meade County Fair – Parade Results

Here are the winners from the 2023 Meade County Fair Parade.

Gene Webster
WVIHCommunity

Meade County Fair Steps Into Another Year

The Meade County Fair stepped off into another year Saturday (7/22) morning with the Fair Fest 1 Mile Run and 5K.

Gene Webster
Meade County MessengerObituaries

Joyce Ann Brown O’Leary

Joyce Ann Brown O’Leary, 70, of Brandenburg, died on July 3, 2023, at her home.

Meade County MessengerNewsCommunityAgriculture

Another successful year of 4-H Camp for Meade County

Meade County attended 4-H Camp at the West Kentucky location in Dawson Springs this year from July 4-7. This year, we camped with Union, Christian, Daviess, McLean, and Edmonson counties. In total, including adult and teen volunteers, Meade County took…

Avery Davidson Messenger Staff
Meade County MessengerCommunity

Simon Adrian Dukes Birth Announcement

Seth and Alexa Dukes of Brandenburg would like to announce the birth of their son, Simon Adrian Dukes, born 7/13/23. Simon’s family includes big brother Bodhi Helton-Weick; grandparents George and Naomi Helton of Brandenburg, and Kathy Dukes of Central City;…

Meade County MessengerNewsCommunityAgriculture

Board of Adjustments denies variances to Flaherty couple

In the regular meeting of the Meade County Board of Adjustments on July 10, members had no new business and one request for two variances originally discussed during the June meeting. Laura Thomas and Donald DeWitt, Jr., of 3966 Flaherty…

Julia Brown Youles Editor
Meade County MessengerNewsCommunity

Happy 94th Birthday Azro!

Stull’s Country Store in Andyville was the setting for a very special 94th birthday party on the morning of July 5. Azro Janes wanted to celebrate at his favorite place to eat breakfast, so several of his friends and relatives…

Trish Turner Messenger Staff
Meade County MessengerNewsCommunity

Planning and Zoning Commission approves four property rezoning requests

The Meade County Planning and Zoning Commission met on July 6 to discuss four properties requesting rezoning. The properties are desribed below.

Julia Brown Youles Editor
Meade County MessengerObituaries

Garry Lee Hockman

Mr. Garry Lee Hockman, age 77, Irvington, KY, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2023, at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown, KY. Garry was born September 7, 1945, the son of Andrew Baxter and Fannie Wells (Haynes) Hockman.

Meade County MessengerObituaries

James “Jim” Carlson

James “Jim” Carlson, age 86, of Brandenburg, KY, passed away Thursday, July 6th, 2023, at his home.

Meade County MessengerNewsCommunity

Two fire departments could become one

According to a news release, the Battletown Fire Protection District and the Wolf Creek Fire Department will potentially become a single organization known as the Battletown Fire Protection District.

Seth Dukes Messenger Staff
Meade County MessengerNewsCommunity

Firefighters train using Combi Tool, cutters, and spreaders

On June 29, Meade County Fire District firefighters got together at the fire station (1800 Armory Place in Brandenburg) to train on freeing people trapped inside wrecked cars using the Combi Tool, cutters, and spreaders. As shown in the photographs…

Julia Brown Youles Editor
Meade County MessengerNewsCommunity

KSC brings aero sciences to the Library

On July 8 from 10-11 a.m., the Meade County Public Library (MCPL) hosted the Space Expo. This event was run by two Kentucky Science Center (KSC) employees and multiple MCPL employees. The Space Expo event consisted of five booths set…

Avery Davidson Messenger Staff