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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.

Gene Webster
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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.

Mable Cundiff
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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.

Mable Cundiff
Meade County MessengerObituaries

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.

Gene Webster
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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.

Gene Webster
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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.

Mable Cundiff
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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.

Mable Cundiff
Meade County MessengerObituaries

Dorothy Ann Fackler

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Two COVID-19 Cases Found In Meade County

Meade County officials announced two confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday (4/1).

Gene Webster
Meade County MessengerObituaries

Colton Kane Kinser

Colton Kane Kinser, 18, of Brandenburg, KY passed away Thursday, March 19,

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Victor Edwin “Vic” Griffiths

Victor Edwin “Vic” Griffiths, 56, of Irvington passed away March 17, 2020 at Norton Audubon Hospital in Louisville, KY.

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Patrick Brian Hardin, Sr.

Mr. Patrick Brian Hardin, Sr., age 64, of Irvington, passed away on Friday, March 13, at the Brandenburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Patrick was born April 23, 1955, the son of Joseph Eugene and Josephine Christine Hicks Hardin, who both…

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Michael Harold “Mike” Stith

Michael Harold “Mike” Stith, age 68, of Ekron, passed away Sunday, March 15 at Baptist Health Louisville.

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Clerk Office Closes To Public Access

Adjusted schedules are becoming the new normal as many government and business offices try to serve the public but are not allowing in person contact.

Gene Webster
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County Clerk COVID-19 Information

In the attempt to navigate the fluid situation and reduce risk of exposure to the Corona virus, the Meade County Clerk office is offering alternate ways to conduct transactions.

Gene Webster