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Today's Features

  • Cecil's efforts bring historical watch to history center

    Its smooth, rounded face embraced over 140 years of history. Purchased in Liverpool, England, it became war plunder when it was removed from the body of a young Kentucky soldier at the Battle of the Little Bighorn.

    Through the determined efforts of former Owen countian Jerry Cecil, the pocket watch of 2nd Lt. John J. Crittenden III, who died at Custer’s Last Stand, is on display at the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History in Frankfort.

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  • Hawkins celebrates birthday with host of friends

    We have about two and a half inches of snow on the ground this morning, but the temperature is rising as I sit here and type.

    The boys at Joel’s cars are going to work as if nothing was on the roads. The weatherman said we would have rain by noon. I don’t plan to be out till tomorrow, so I hope things have settled down by then.

    This is my busy week. Bridge on Tuesday, hair cut on Thursday and Hand and Foot on Friday.

    The Monterey Fire Department is having a chili supper at 6 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 20, at the firehouse.

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  • Local Church News | Feb. 17, 2016

    Monterey Baptist Church

    Welcome to the newest member of the MBC family, Campbell Carter. Congratulations to Shelby, Nick, Carson, Cooper and all the Carter family!

    If there is no school on a Wednesday, then Rock Stars will not meet on Wednesday evening.

    The youth meet at 5 p.m. Sundays.

    MBC’s volleyball team plays at the gym at First Baptist Church in Owenton. They play at 8:30 p.m., Monday, Feb. 22, and at 6:30 p.m., Monday, Feb. 29. Come out and support our team.

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  • Best friends are those you can talk to without words

    BY ROGER ALFORD
    N-H Columnist

    The funniest story of the week has to be about the fellow who approached his pastor to ask him to pray about his hearing.

    Instantly, that pastor laid both hands on that fellow’s head, and began praying. When the pastor finished praying, he looked at the fellow and said: “Now how’s your hearing.”

    “I don’t know,” the fellow responded. “It’s not until Thursday.”

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  • When I’m in love with me, there’s no room for anyone else, even God

    “Dear Me,

    You are the most awesome-est thing that has ever walked on this earth. Love, Me” -- found on the Internet

    Just when you think you’ve heard everything, something new comes along that causes you to shake your head in curious amazement.

    According to a Charisma News report, sologamy is on the rise as the latest marriage trend.

    It seems that people, mostly women, are marrying themselves, often in elaborate ceremonies with a bridal gown, bridesmaids, guests, a reception -- and a honeymoon.

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  • MBMS Honor Roll | Feb. 10, 2016

    5th Grade All “A” Honor Roll

    Lillian Baumann, Logan Davis, Payton Gordon, Logan House, Avery Miller, Anna Riddle, Brandon Snell, Hayden Webster, Madelyn Wilson

    5th Grade A/B Honor Roll

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  • OCHS Percussion Ensemble and Winterguard participate in first competition of the season

    BY MAKENZIE DAVIS
    N-H Student Correspondent

    Saturday, Feb. 6, started off early for the Owen County High School Percussion Ensemble and Winterguard.

    It was the first competition of the season for both groups and the two hour drive to Pulaski County High School warranted the 6:30 a.m. arrival time for students.

    The OCHS Percussion Ensemble, under the direction of Band Director Chad Rose and Assistant Director Chuck Harris, was third to perform at competition.

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  • 4-H seeking volunteers for shooting sports program

    BY JESSI WILLIAMS
    Owen Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development

    The Owen County 4-H Shooting Sports Club is in need of volunteer coaches and a club coordinator for the 2016 year. This club has the highest enrollment out of all other clubs, with a total of 78 youth. The 4-H Shooting Sports Club promotes safe, proper use of all types of firearms and archery equipment, and provides an opportunity for shooting many kids wouldn’t have otherwise. Disciplines offered include 22 rifle, 22 pistol, shotgun, black powder and archery.

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  • OCHS senior named DAR Good Citizen

    Each year the various chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) sponsor a DAR Good Citizen contest for high school seniors. The senior selected as “DAR Good Citizen” must have demonstrated the qualities of dependability, service, leadership and patriotism.

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  • 11th annual Walk for Awareness of CHD's will be March 5

    The 11th Annual Walk for Awareness of CHD’s will be held Saturday, March 5 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Owenton First Baptist Church Family Life Center.

    We will have our Kids Corner again this year. For $5, your child can slide on the inflatable slide, do crafts, face painting and a balloon artist will be coming again this year.

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