Crusade for Children and Meade County: a ‘wonderful partnership’
The WHAS Crusade for Children, established in 1954, raises money for schools, agencies and hospitals to better the lives of special needs children. Over the past 53 years, the Crusade has raised more than $118 million. Meade County’s involvement has not been quite that long, but it has been beneficial to the children of our community.
Meade County communities and water district benefit from $1 million windfall
It took the commonwealth of Kentucky a little over a year to allocate the funds, totaling $1 million dollars, but it took the Meade County Fiscal Court less than 30 minutes to spend it.
Magistrates put finishing touches on 2007-08 spending plan; first budget hearing slated May 30
Industrial and economic development will receive a boost in the 2007-2008 county budget.
Memorial Day origins hazy, but holiday still time of remembrance for those who died while serving nation
Meade County residents who barbecued May 28 weren’t celebrating a national holiday.
Budget preparations occupy fire protection district board as June deadline nears
A recommendation to pay a $2,200 bill for water and sewer services for Meade County Fire Protection District Station 1 was approved, but fire board members will try to acquire a rebate.
Resolution and contract dominates special Fiscal Court meeting
Mutual aid assistance will be available for Meade County and the county’s E-911 project will continue.
Of graduation, traveling and the primary election
I was one of several hundred attending the commencement ceremonies May 18 at the Meade County High School football field.
Three-year vision document unveiled during fire district board meeting
A three-year vision and beyond was presented to the Meade County Fire Protection District board of trustees during their May 21 meeting.
County awaiting state decision on solid waste grant
The application has been filed – now the waiting begins.
Red, white and blue poker chips dotted the table May 21, allowing Meade County Fire Protection District treasurer James Anthony to explain his point.