Today's News

The Owen County Sheriff’s office has become the center of an investigation of problems that are believed to be causing multiple illnesses within the facility.

Employees at the sheriff’s office first believed the cause of illness to be mold, mildew or asbestos.

The Department of Labor tested the facility July 8 after receiving a complaint from the Division of Compliance. The facility was tested inside and out. According to a report from the Department of Labor, no unusual circumstances were found.

After two people were arrested for possession of heroin in Owen County, Owenton Police Chief Terry Gentry is concerned the use of heroin may be on the rise in Owen County.

The two arrests were made within days of each other.

Eugene F. Wolpert was arrested on Feb. 28 and charged with first-degree possession of heroin.

The second suspect, whose name is part of an ongoing investigation was arrested on March 2 and charged with first-degree possession of heroin.

Gentry said two different kinds of heroin were found.

When Trisha and Betty Richardson began their catering business last year, they never dreamed it would lead into opening their own restaurant, the Farmhouse Grill.

Trisha and Betty Richardson are both natives of Owen County and took their first steps toward opening a restaurant when they began Your Menu Catering in 2008.

When the location became available on Roland Avenue, the two jumped at the chance to start their own restaurant.

Owen County and Oldham County know how to play close games.

The previous two contests were decided in the final seconds. The Lady Colonels won in 2008 by two points on the final shot of the game while the Lady Rebels squeaked out a three-point win earlier this year in the closing seconds.

On March 3 in Crestwood, the two teams again squared off in a close encounter. On this night, both teams were looking to advance to the semifinals of the 8th Region Tournament.