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Linda Lee Spangler

Linda Lee Spangler, 62, West Point, went to be with the Lord surrounded by her family on April 26, 2020 after a battle with Liver Disease. She was born August 28, 1957 in Lousiville. The daughter of Margie Gower and…

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Albert “Joe” Lockard

Albert “Joe” Lockard, age 69, of Irvington, KY, passed away May 11, 2020 at the Breckinridge Memorial Hospital in Hardinsburg, KY.

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Mayor Outlines Proposed Budget

Brandenburg Mayor Ronnie Joyner outlined goals in the annual presentation of the upcoming city budget for 2020-21 during a special called meeting Wednesday (5/27) night.

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Fatal Wreck Claims Four

A two vehicle collision in Muldraugh resulted in multiple fatalities Tuesday (5/26) evening.

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Class of 2020 Prepare For Cruise

Meade County High School graduating seniors are about to take the final lap of their school year like no other class.

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County Leaders Work Through Short Agenda

Members of Meade County Fiscal Court met by a Zoom virtual meeting for the second time for their regular meeting Tuesday (5/12) evening.

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City Council Teleconferences Business

Members of the Brandenburg City Council met by means of technology for a second month during their regular monthly meeting Monday (5/11) evening.

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Margaret Ditto

Margaret Ditto, age 92, of Ekron, died Friday (5/8) at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown.

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Martin Named Meade County Schools Superintendent

After an extensive search and interview process, the Meade County Board of Education has selected Dr. Mark Martin to become the district’s next Superintendent.

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Edward C. Ritchie

Edward C. Ritchie passed away April 8 at his residence in Granville, NY. He was born July 10, 1936 in Louisville, KY. He was a graduate of Flaherty High School, Western Kentucky University and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. Ed…

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Robert Anthony McGarvey

Robert Anthony McGarvey, 74, of Irvington passed away Sunday April 12 at his residence.

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James F. Nall

James F. Nall, 87, of Brandenburg passed away April 16 at Indian Creek Healthcare Center in Corydon, IN.

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Terry Mark Samuels

Mr. Terry Mark Samuels, age 63, of Muldraugh, passed away on Saturday, April 18, at his residence. Terry was born July 15, 1956, the son of Thomas R., Sr. and Beatrice McNally Samuels. He was a painter by trade.

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Meade County School Year Ends May 13

In keeping with the statewide recommendation, Meade County School District announced Monday students would not be returning to the classroom this school year.

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One New COVID-19 Case In Meade County

An additional case of COVID-19 was confirmed in Meade County by Saturday’s update from the Lincoln Trail District Health Department.

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Wanda Thelma McCoy

Wanda Thelma McCoy, 78, of Flaherty, went to be with our Heavenly Father Saturday, April 11.

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County Leaders Conduct Business Virtually

Members of Meade County Fiscal Court held their first ever virtual meeting during their regular business session on Tuesday (4/14) evening.

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Council Adapts For Meeting

Members of the Brandenburg City Council met in a different fashion for their regular meeting Monday (4/13) night.

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Meade County Resident Dies From Complications Of COVID-19

A Meade County resident is the first person from the area to die from complications related to COVID-19, the Lincoln Trail District Health Department reported Thursday afternoon.

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Theater Offering Drive-in Church Services

While many church services have been canceled or are offering live-streaming for churchgoers due to the coronavirus pandemic, Sauerbeck Family Drive-In is offering another way to worship this upcoming Easter.

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