Industrial Authority receives update on KY 933
The Meade County-Brandenburg Industrial Authority met July 7 for its annual meeting. Rep. Gerry Lynn was in attendance and provided an update on the status of KY 933. He distributed a letter from the Transportation Cabinet which indicated it has authorized funding to begin right-of-way acquisition and relocate utilities for the project with the intent of beginning the process by the beginning of 2007. The $6,300,000 construction phase is not currently identified in the six-year highway plan. If all goes well, the letter continued, construction could begin during the next budget cycle (2009-2010) provided state funding can be made available.
Don’t miss the third annual River Heritage Bluegrass Festival
The Meade County Museum and Arts Council (McMAC) kicks off the 2006 Summer Concert Series July 15 with the third annual River Heritage Bluegrass Festival. This year’s festival will feature Tommy Brown and County Line Grass, Don Rigsby and Midnight Call, returning for a second year, and Bluegrass 101, returning for a third year. Joining the lineup are newcomers Pine Mountain Railroad and Gary Brewer and the Kentucky Ramblers. Master of ceremonies for the festival will be “Country Gentleman” Berk Bryant.
Showcase your artistic talents at the Meade County Fair
Are you an artist or do you have a budding artist in your home? Did you know each year talented artists of our area have the opportunity to display their work at the Meade County Fair?
Who’s minding the store?
– And other points to ponder
Refuse to clean up the junk violations on your property and you could very well wind up enjoying a mini-vacation in the Meade County Jail.
Correction
Information in the Meade County Fair catalog was erroneously provided regarding premiums paid for grand champion and reserve grand champion in the 4-H/FFA shows for swine, goats, sheep and beef. Following is the correct information:
Correction
In coverage of the Ekron City Commission, it was erroneously reported that secretary Sandy Adams is paid $80 per month.
The thunder of hoofbeats and the deafening sound of cannon fire resounded through Brandenburg as history was recreated at the reenactment of Confederate General John Hunt Morgan’s Great Raid during Civil War Days held at Riverfront Park July 8 and 9.