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Joan Hardesty

Joan Hardesty, age 67 of Harned, KY, was surrounded by her loving family when she went to be with her Heavenly Father, on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. She was born on October 7, 1954 in Payneville, KY, daughter of the…

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Tracy Marie Manning

Tracy Marie Manning, 52, of Brandenburg, KY, died Thursday, January 13, 2022 at Jewish Hospital. She was a 21-year liver and kidney transplant survivor. Tracy was preceded in death by her parents, James Donald and Carolyn Manning. She is survived…

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Two Charged In Child’s Death

A couple has been charged in connection with the death of a 5-year-old boy in Meade County.

Mable Cundiff
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Leaders Announce New Regional Grain Facility

At the conclusion of the Meade County Fiscal Court meeting Tuesday (1/11) local leaders made a major announcement confirming previous pledges to local farmers.

Gene Webster
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Magistrates Work Through Concerns

Members of Meade County Fiscal Court worked through several concerns during their regular meeting Tuesday (1/11) night.

Gene Webster
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Council Discusses Water & Annexation

The Brandenburg City Council discussed issues with the water system during their regular monthly meeting Monday (1/10) night.

Gene Webster
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Caleb (Boomer) Martin Lindsey Jr.

Caleb (Boomer) Martin Lindsey Jr., age 55, passed away December 20, 2021, at his residence in Flaherty. Mr. Lindsey was an avid fisherman, who loved his family, friends, and pitching horseshoes. He was a member of the Yurok Native American…

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Suspect Faces Charges After Fleeing Police

An incident that began with a traffic stop in Irvington Tuesday evening, ended with a suspect facing charges in two counties.

Mable Cundiff
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Magistrates Work Through Agenda

Members of Meade County Fiscal Court met during their regular monthly meeting Tuesday (12/14) night.

Gene Webster
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Two Juveniles Arrested For Meade County School Threat

On Wednesday, December 8, 2021, Brandenburg Police Department received a call in reference to a threat that was received by school administrators about a school shooting.

Mable Cundiff
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Man Arrested In Bank Robbery

The Bowling Green Police Department announced Friday morning they have made an arrest in the December 1 robbery of the German American Bank on Campbell Lane in Bowling Green.

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If Nucor can use fire hydrants, can the citizens too?

At the monthly Brandenburg City Council meeting last week, Public Works Director T.J. Hughes gave his monthly department report which included water loss at 21 percent for last month. When asked by council member Bruce Fackler why the water loss…

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Meade County Teen Missing

Authorities in Meade County are seeking help from the public to find a teenage girl missing for 10 days.

Mable Cundiff
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Magistrates Work Through Lengthy Agenda

Magistrates of Meade County Fiscal Court worked through a long agenda during their regular monthly meeting Tuesday (11/9) night.

Gene Webster
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Council Approves Annexation Requests

The Brandenburg City Council heard and approved two of three annexation requests during their regular meeting Monday (11/8) night.

Gene Webster
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Mary Jo (Medley) Brown

Mary Jo (Medley) Brown, 84, of Elizabethtown, and formerly of Flaherty, died November 1, 2021, at Signature Healthcare Center of Elizabethtown.

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Willie Lee “Bill” Fackler

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County Leaders Listen To Public Input

Magistrates of Meade County Fiscal Court heard from the public during their regular monthly meeting Tuesday (10/12) night.

Gene Webster
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Council Approves Annexation Readings

Members of the Brandenburg City Council heard and approved the first reading of three ordinances which would annex three properties into the city limits.

Gene Webster
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Vine Grove Murder Suspect Released

A Vine Grove man who was arrested after a woman’s body was found duct-taped in a sleeping bag in his truck was released from jail Friday after someone paid his $100,000 full-cash bond.

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