Library’s programs offer something for everyone
The Meade County Public Library board of trustees held a special called meeting on Sept. 27. Present were trustees Sandra Stone, Joe Sipes, Tony Black, and Debbie Jones along with library director James Mitchell.
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Ready or not – on the go
The month of September was designated as National Preparedness Month. It is a nationwide effort sponsored by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to encourage Americans to take simple steps to prepare for emergencies in their homes, businesses, and schools. Continuing the series begun in September, this week we look at preparedness on the go.
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Fackler rises to new heights for Ekron
Ekron Elementary School recently completed its annual Read-A-Thon during which they read a lot to raise money for more reading materials. Their goal this year was $7,000, and principal Beth Fackler agreed to go up on the roof if they met their goal
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Barr takes a dunk for the Payneville team – more than once
Payneville Elementary School recently completed its annual Read-A-Thon during which they read a lot to raise money for more reading materials – one of those “everybody wins” moments.
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Public Service Announcement
MCFPD acquires fire safety equipment through FEMA
The Meade County Fire District has secured a variety of fire safety equipment through a FEMA grant that the district will provide to residents of our district free of charge. The fire safety equipment includes smoke detectors, reflective address signs and a limited number of class ABC fire extinguishers. A member of the Meade County Fire District shall install the fire safety equipment if requested. First priority for this equipment shall be for residents of the Meade County Fire District, with our second priority addressing requests outside our fire district but within Meade County.
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Public Service Announcement
Kentucky forest fire hazard season
Kentucky forest fire hazard seasons have changed to Feb. 15 through April 30 and Oct. 1 through Dec. 15.
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Photo submitted by Wendy L. Guardiola
WEST POINT – Aaron Bruce, a 19-year-old from Brandenburg, has a problem – he doesn’t want to be known as an Elvis impersonator. He wants to be known as Aaron Bruce.