Wolf Creek woman attacked by pit bull
Lynda Greenwell has been an animal lover all her life. That’s why it came as such a shock that the very thing she loves has caused her so much pain and has even threatened to take her life.
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Dog bites – more serious than one might think
Dog bites account for about 330,000 emergency department visits yearly, although it’s been reported that only 20 percent of people bitten by a dog seek medical attention. Four percent of those who seek medical help are hospitalized, and mortality has been estimated at 20 deaths per year, predominantly in children. About 42 percent of dog bites occur among children under the age of 14. The majority of bites occur between the months of April and September when the weather is warm. The annual estimated cost of dog bites is more than $1 million. Click Here For Full Story
Meade County - the road ahead
The subject of Meade County roads has once again become a hot topic, particularly amongst members of Fiscal Court. To set the record straight about a few things, it seemed fitting to interview Meade County Road Department supervisor Mark Popham. Click Here For Full Story
Local hero receives broader recognition
James Burns of Brandenburg, a quadriplegic since the age of 25, does not let a wheelchair slow him down. Last summer, he participated in the 25th National Veterans Wheelchair Games held in Minneapolis, Minn. The games attracted nearly 500 athletes from 45 states, Puerto Rico and Great Britain. Athletes in games compete within three divisions and classes according to the level of their physical ability. From the games, Burns took home a silver medal in swimming (freestyle, 25 yards) and a gold medal in the slalom. He also competed in air-guns quad/with assistance. Click Here For Full Story
Board of elections appoints interim member
The Meade County Board of Elections met Nov. 14 for their regular monthly meeting. Two items were on the agenda. The first was the appointment of an interim member to take the place of the sheriff, who cannot serve on the board while he is campaigning for office. Joanne Willett, of the Meade County Sheriff’s Department, will assume that position during election season. The Meade County sheriff will then resume the seat after the elections have been completed. Click Here For Full Story
Meade County Fire Protection District loses 3, gains 1
The Meade County Fire Protection District board trustees John Abadie, James Anthony, Mike Curl, Keith Madison and Terry Carter went into closed session at the Nov. 21 meeting to discuss personnel issues which resulted in the termination of firefighter Richard Polston and junior firefighter Matt Keeling from service. Chief Larry Naser also reported that he had received a letter of resignation from Matt McCullough which was accepted in the regular business session, along with the firefighter application from Patty Baker who was approved for a six-month probationary period. Click Here For Full Story
Man’s best friend
Would you ever let your best friend go homeless? Would you ever let your best friend go without food or water for days? Would you let your best friend dig through trash for food? Most people wouldn’t, but that is what is happening to cats and dogs all over the world. Luckily for Meade County we have an animal shelter that they can go to. Click Here For Full Story
There was quite a bit of excitement in Brandenburg for just under two hours Nov. 23. At 3:57 p.m. William J. Coates, 26, escaped from the Meade County Detention Center by scaling a fence, topped with razor wire, surrounding the recreation yard. 
