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FRONT PAGE NEWS
Explosion levels Payneville home;
leaves one dead
 According to Captain Jim Crigler with the Meade County Sheriff’s Department, an explosion and fire leveled a home in the Payneville community Oct. 10. Mary Lou Biddle was thrown from the house by the explosion. Joseph Hardin, 75, was trapped inside. Click Here For Full Story
Over 100 concerned citizens attend Muldraugh Community Forum –
many upset about absentee council members
In an effort to address community concerns and disseminate information, Muldraugh Mayor Danny Tate and city council members held a community forum at the Muldraugh Firehouse on Oct. 11. Click Here For Full Story
Environmental Inspector Cann addresses court
Mac Cann, environmental inspector from the Environmental and Public Protection Cabinet, presented the results of his inspection of the dust violation on Sunset and Medley Drives in Magistrate Harold Davidson’s district to Fiscal Court at their October meeting. He had been contacted multiple times by Meade County residents. Several of them were in the audience and expressed their frustration. Click Here For Full Story
Brandenburg City Council rescinds letter of support, changes meeting time
Three Meade County High School students – Katie Hager, Kristen Miller and Danielle Ditto – attended the Oct. 10 meeting of the Brandenburg City Council with a request for support. The three had been instrumental the last school year in putting on a benefit concert for tsunami relief, and they expressed an interest in doing another one, calling this one “Rock for Relief.” They said they’d like to do this one separate from the school, making it more of a community service project, and requested the city’s approval to proceed. While the council was supportive of the effort, they advised the three they did not need council approval to proceed. On a motion by Councilmember Patsy Lusk, seconded by Councilmember Bruce Fackler, the council was unanimous in its approval to draft a letter of support for the community service project.
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The powers of a county judge executive
The Constitution of 1850 provided for a county judge, who presided over county court, the court of claims, and quarterly court. Under the 1891 Constitution, the county judge was the chief judicial officer of the county and quarterly courts, as well as presiding officer of Fiscal Court. Over the years, additional duties of an executive and administrative nature were assigned to this position. Click Here For Full Story
The role of a county magistrate
The Constitution of Kentucky requires each county have a Fiscal Court made up of either the county judge/executive and from three to eight justices of the peace or the county judge and three county commissioners. The most important difference is the manner of election. Justices of the peace are elected in districts whereas commissioners are elected by the county at large. In 105 of Kentucky’s 120 counties, Fiscal Court is comprised of justices of the peace.
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Magistrates engage in Mammoth monthly meeting at Meade County Fiscal Court
The agenda Judge Executive Blanford Haynes handed out before the Oct. 11 meeting of his Fiscal Court listed a business session including items from A to Y. At the end of four hours, a motion to adjourn was the most unified action of the night. Click Here For Full Story
Policy regarding suspensions discussed by MCHS SBDM
The school based decision making council of Meade County High School held its regular meeting Oct. 10 with all in attendance except Chad Butler, who was traveling with the volleyball team to the district tournament.
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Board of Elections addresses accessibility issues
The Meade County Board of Elections met Oct. 11 to discuss the findings regarding precinct accessibility. With the institution of the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), all precincts must be accessible to all voters, regardless of handicap. Meade County Clerk Katrina Fitzgerald advised most of the precincts will be accessible, requiring at most minor adjustments for Election Day. Four, however, may need to be relocated. Click Here For Full Story
Board of Education hears from concerned resident
Louie LaTondress addressed the Meade County Board of Education during its Oct. 11 regular meeting. LaTondress indicated he had spoken with several board members and superintendent of schools Mitch Crump regarding an issue involving his brother’s daughter and his brother’s desire that she attend the school closest to their home, instead of being sent to a school farther away as that was the school district in which they resided. “He didn’t ask me to help,” said LaTondress of his brother, “but I was very disappointed to hear this was going on.” He further stated he felt like anyone who chooses to make the Ekron community their home should be able to send their children to Ekron Elementary School. “I know it sounds petty,” LaTondress continued, but I really feel there is a breakdown in the way the elementary school districts are drawn.” Click Here For Full Story
Breaking ground on the new Harrison County Hospital
 On Oct. 16, ground was broken for the new Harrison County Hospital.
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Bras for a cause
 In celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Curves held a bra decorating contest.
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