Today's News

Kyle Jacobs of Owenton is a new member of the American Angus Association.
The American Angus Association, with more than 25,000 active adult and junior members, is the largest beef breed association in the world. Its computerized records include detailed information on more than 17 million registered Angus.
The Association records ancestral information, keeps production records on individual animals, and develops industry-leading selection tools for its members.

Owen County Family Resource Center and Youth Services Center will host a community baby shower for teen parents and newly expectant parents on April 16. The event includes informational presentations that help expectant parents prepare for the arrival of their new baby. Presentations will include brain development; the importance of early education; breastfeeding; books and reading; healthy relationships; parenting styles; nutrition; dental care; and safety in the home

Nearly 20 years have passed since the city of Owenton’s comprehensive plan was brought up to date, but with the help of the community and Northern Kentucky Area Development District, a new plan is expected to be approved next month.
The current comprehensive plan was approved as it was in July 2012, but the current plan had not been revised or updated in 20 years.

When Buck Beverly became Owen County Parks and Recreation director last August, the first thing on his agenda was a community-wide event.
Only a few months into his new post, Beverly put together an activities committee and presented his idea of a community-wide Easter egg hunt to the group.
“I told them I wanted to plan a community-wide event and that I had the Easter egg hunt in mind,” Beverly said. “It was met with a lot of hard looks, a lot of confused looks.”