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Despite the long holiday weekend, the labor for Owen County farmers didn’t take a break.
As August turns into September, local farmers have been hitting the tobacco fields to bring in this year’s crop.
Steve Musen, the Owen County extension agent for agriculture  and natural resources, estimated that about 15 percent of the county’s tobacco crop has been cut and housed.
“It looks like this is going to be a very good crop,” Musen said.

The countdown is on for the epic AmeriCorps 20th Anniversary celebration on Sept. 12.
In honor of the big event, the Owen county Emergency Management is showcasing AmeriCorps on a special site.
In honor of the big event, the organization  just launched a special website at AmeriCorps.gov. Check it out.  You can learn about their history.  
On Sept. 12 at the Capitol building in Frankfort, there will be a ceremony held for the AmeriCorps Anniversary.
The history of the AmeriCorps

The ice-bucket challenge had a twist at the Owenton Center.
Thousands of people across the country have been taking part in the challenge to raise money for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or ALS research.
But for the staff of the Owenton Center, the challenge was designed to raise money for a problem common in Owen County - Alzheimer’s disease.
Pam Smoot, the Owenton Center director of admissions, said combating Alzheimer’s is a cause close to the heart of the hospital and its staff.

It’s time to register for the fall sessions of Story Time with Miss Susan at the Owen County Public Library. The first story time will be held Sept. 4.
These sessions are for preschoolers and their parents or caregivers, ages 3-5, and will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursdays.
In this program we will be reading easy picture books, learning songs, making easy crafts and many other fun activities.
All programs and supplies are free, but registration is required to ensure enough supplies.