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Maybelline family honored in Morganfield mural
MORGANFIELD, Ky. (WEHT) — A special surprise was handed out in front of a historic mural in Morganfield. The mural depicts the history of Morganfield and Union County, with four individuals and three scenes. Thomas Lyle Williams, who was the founder of Maybelline Cosmetics, as well as his sister Mabel Williams, are shown in the […]
Animal Control warns of parvovirus case increase in Union County
UNION COUNTY, Ky. (WEHT)- As the Corn Festival continues in Morganfield this weekend, Union County Animal Control is urging everyone to keep their dogs at home. The shelter says an unusually lethal strain of the parvovirus has already sickened and killed several dogs. “This particular strain is very difficult on puppies and adult dogs,” says […]
Overturned grain truck sends one to hospital in Morganfield
UNION CO., Ind. (WFIE) - In Union County, multiple agencies responded to a serious accident in Morganfield earlier Monday evening. Fire Chief Rick Millikan says they responded to an overturned grain truck this evening at 141 North and G-H Proctor Road. Millikan says the driver was cut from the grain...
Judge O’Nan wins GRADD award
Union County Judge-Executive Adam O’Nan received the Wendell Ford Legislative Leadership Award at the Green River Area Development District meeting. The 55th annual GRADD meeting was held Wednesday outdoors on the Owensboro Riverfront. The GRADD Board is chaired by Webster County Judge-Executive Steve Henry. The City of Henderson won...
City of Sturgis looks hopeful to fix debt crisis after appointing new council members
STURGIS, Ky. (WEVV) — The Sturgis city council meeting lasted a total of six minutes, in which two city council members and a new mayor were sworn. Adam O'Nan, the judge executive of Union County, "We're going to celebrate small steps. We're going to celebrate big steps and I have a lot of hope and confidence in those that stepped up to help."
GRADD offering mini-grants for child abuse, neglect projects
The Green River Area Development District Community Collaboration for Children (CCC) Regional Network is offering a total of $3,000 in mini-grants to organizations in its region. Maria Shyver, CCC coordinator, said the purpose of the grants is to “enhance and promote programs aimed at preventing and building awareness of child...