Today's News

The John Guill Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution met June 2 at the Owen County Public Library.

The guest speaker, Danielle Pray, is a member of the Pawtucket Chapter in Rhode Island but has resided in Walton with her husband and two children for the past 13 years.

She was accompanied by her daughter, Emily,  a member of the Rhode Island Children of the American Revolution.

For many people today, the smell of fresh-made bread and ice cream is either a long-held memory or an unknown experience.

But in the next few weeks, a family new to Owen County will be helping renew or create those experiences for the community.

Wilmer Stoltzfus, 39, hopes to open the doors to Countryside Deli and Bakery on U.S. 127, about four miles south of Owenton, in August. Construction on the building began in May.

The store will feature fresh bread, ice cream, baking supplies, homemade jams and jellies and plenty of pickles.

I would like to take an opportunity to thank everyone who participated in Relay 2010 for all their hard work. Relay has grown to something that is bigger than a steering committee, bigger than team captains, bigger than participants – it has become a community in and of itself. As a community, we have raised over $71,000, in spite of other events and some weather challenges. What a huge accomplishment for a community our size.

With a timeline that projects a new school superintendent being named by Aug. 19, the Owen County School Board is moving forward in its search process.

The board held a special meeting June 8 when members voted to use the Kentucky School Board Association’s superintendent-search service.

KSBA representative Mike Oder reviewed the selection process with the board and helped it draft a timeline. The timeline began Thursday with advertising the open position. Advertising will continue approximately six weeks.