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Today's News

  • Church News June 15, 2011

    Cedar Hill Baptist 

    Bro. Craigmyle’s morning message was from Acts 2 on Pentecost. Thanks to Maudie Williams for sharing with us in song in the evening service. Congratulations to our graduates as we celebrated with them Sunday evening.
    Children join us tonight at 6:30 as we honor our fathers with craft, lesson, and game. If you need a ride or have questions call 484-5236 or 514-1594. Bible study/prayer meeting is also at 6:30.
    SonSurf V.B.S. starts at 6 June 26. Make plans now to attend.

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  • Wash returns to all-star game

    While most kids are just beginning to enjoy summer break from school, one outstanding Owen County football player will be hitting the gridiron.
    For the second-straight year, Michael Wash will be taking part in the Kentucky versus Tennessee All-Star Football Game. The game features the top middle-school players from both states in a game for bragging rights.
    Wash tried out for the team in April, and once again was placed on the 42-man roster. He will be playing linebacker and wide receiver.

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  • Hoosier heroics

    On May 21, three Owen County Judo Team members competed in the 2011 Indiana Open State Judo Championship, which was held at Jay County High School in Portland, Ind. Chelsae Smith, left, brought home second place in the 13-14 girls middle-weight division and second place in the 13-14 girls heavyweight division. Madison Lubbe, right, brought home the first-place award in the 13-14 girls heavyweight division. Doug Tyler (not pictured) captured third place in the senior men brown/black belt division.

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  • Sanchez signs

    Owen County High School Runnin’ Rebel standout Luis Sanchez signs a “letter of intent” to continue his education and playing career by attending Pikeville Community College. Pictured are (standing, left to right): Owen County High School Athletic Co-director Jeff Sutton, Head Football Coach Adam Fowler, and friend Randy Bishop. Seated with Sanchez are friends and family: Tony Curtis, Susanne Wright and Jeremy Wright.

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  • Stone Osborne selected for all-star game

    An Owen County High School baseball player has received a big honor.
    Junior Stone Osborne has been selected to play in the East/West Junior All-Star Baseball Game.
    Osborne will be a member of the West All-Stars.
    According to a press release, only the top juniors in the state are selected to participate.
    The game will be played June 21 at the University of Kentucky.
    Before the game on that day, Osborne will have an opportunity to workout in front of college coaches and professional scouts.
     

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  • Engagement: Gaines-Walker

    Gary Gaines, Amanda Gaines and Barbara Daniels are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Robbin Gaines, to Michael Walker of Carrollton.
    Michael Walker is the son of Jeff Walker and Marcie Wiess. The couple resides in Carrollton, where Michael is employed by NAS.
    A wedding is planned for 2 p.m. June 11 at Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church. Invitations have been sent, but everyone is welcome to attend.

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  • Big news for beef and grill lovers

    All Owen County cattle producers and their families are invited to attend the next Cattlemen’s Association meeting, to be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the extension office.  
    The program, “A Taste of Beef,” will focus on the end use of the product you sell. Supper will include an assortment of beef recipes, so if you enjoy eating beef, you’ll love this program.
    However, it’s going to be important that we know how many folks to prepare for, so today you will need to call the extension office for reservations at (502) 484-5703.

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  • Special recognition: Sheila Wilson

    Sheila Wilson, a 2007 valedictorian and graduate of Owen County High School, recently graduated magna cum laude from Murray State University with a bachelor of science in agriculture and an area in pre-veterinary medicine.
    She was very active in the Hutson School of Agriculture, and in her senior year was selected by the dean as the sole recipient of the Agriculture Leadership Award.

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  • Library Corner By Jennifer Nipper: Summer reading program ready to start once again

    It’s Summer Reading time again at your local public library. We hope you’ll make the time to come out and enjoy all that your library has to offer.
    With the high price of gas and other necessities, we all need to find ways to economize. This summer, you can still satisfy your wanderlust on the cheap. Be an armchair globetrotter by participating in our “One World, Many Stories” programming, starting today, June 8. There will be an exciting session each Wednesday in June at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. sponsored by the Ohio Valley United Charities.

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  • Kay's Branch News: In the dark ages but keeping up

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