Local News

By Marlene Mason
Owen County Senior Citizens Club

The Owen County Senior Citizens Club meeting for Dec. 18, 2013 was called to order by president Wanda Moreland.
The meeting opened with the pledge to the flag. There were 12 members present.
Marlene Mason gave the devotional. God is with us forever.
The minutes were read and approved. Roll call was given by Ethel Hammond, secretary.
The treasurer’s report was given and approved.

With less than a week before the filing deadline for the May 20 primary election the Owen County Sheriff’s race is expected to be the most heavily contested race.
As of press time Tuesday, five candidates, including two city policemen, had filed for the office of sheriff.
The five candidates are current Owen County Sheriff Zemer Hammond, Owenton City Policeman Steve Miller, Owenton City Policeman Gary Alcorn, Owen County Assistant Fire Chief/City of Owenton Maintenance employee Greg Estes and former law-enforcement officer Kristopher Lang.

Some residents and businesses in the City of Owenton experienced a second, much shorter period of time without water Jan. 15.
An 8-inch water main break occurred on South Main Street near the Owenton/Owen County Volunteer Fire Department at approximately 2 p.m.
Residents and businesses from the north side of the McDonald’s intersection to the Family Dollar Store in Owenton were affected.
The Raisin Factory and the fire department were both without water, but the fire department had the capability of filling trucks on hydrants in town.

Over the past 20 years, Kentucky 4-H youth development agents and volunteers have helped thousands of youths learn responsibility, life skills and the safe use of firearms through the Shooting Sports Education Program. Opportunities abound for young people to get involved with this program. Once such opportunity is the statewide camp opened to young people ages 9 through 13. This year’s camp is April 2nd through 5th at Lake Cumberland 4-H Camp.