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Today's News

  • Relay proves hope, support isn’t in short supply

    Owen County Relay for Life
    Itron Field
    June 14-15 from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
    Survivor registration begins at 5 p.m. June 14

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  • Board looks to milk property to aid students

    By Mary Alford
    N-H Staff Write    r
    The Owen County High School Agricultural Department may be growing.
    The members of the Owen County Board of Education discussed the future of 111 acres of farmland the district owns.
    Owen County School District Director of Maintenance Dan Logan said some members of the high school faculty want to expand the agriculture opportunities.
    “The agriculture department here wants to try to expand and develop an agricultural research farm,” Logan said.

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  • Hungry hearts: Feed the Children returns to help local needy families

    Each night, families across America wonder where their next meal will come from, children are sent to bed hungry. And while it may not seem possible, some of those children are likely in our own communities.
    A semi-truck with 24,000 lbs. worth of food and essential items will soon unload here in Owen County, in an effort to help local families in need.
    The Kentucky Speedway Charities will provide a Feed the Children distribution at the Owen County Fairgrounds June 13.
    A Feed the Children semi-truck made a stop at Owen County’s Fan Fair two years ago.

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  • Best at the bee

    The Owen County Primary School first-grade spelling bee was recently held. The winners were Allison Hughes, first place; Chayce Merchant, second place and Hallie Risch, third place.

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  • Owen County Relay for Life Schedule of Events

    June 14-15
    5-6 p.m., Survivor registration (in front of the extension building)
    5:45-6:45 p.m., Survivor reception dinner (inside extension building)
    6:45 p.m., Campsite judging and silent auction begins
    7 p.m., Survivor photo (all survivors should meet at the bleachers for survivor photo)
    7-7:30 p.m., Opening ceremony
    7:45 p.m., Survivor lap (survivor recognition and walk of fame -- all teams, friends and family will line the track to honor the survivors and cheer them around the track)

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  • Owen Historical Society News: Love and marriage is a foundation of history

    “Marriage does not only consist of gazing at each other, but rather it involves looking together in the same direction.”

    These words of early twentieth century French author, Antoine de Saint-Exupery, remind us that a successful marriage involves working together toward common goals.

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  • Owen County District Court: May 31, 2013

    Benjamine Hellard, 1979, third-degree burglary, first-degree wanton endangerment, theft by unlawful taking, preliminary hearing set for June 7.
    Ford Heath Roberts, 1968, contempt of court, remand.
    Caleb D. Johnson, 1993, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol, bonded out.
    Owen Fiscal Court vs. Grover W. Booth, motion to require answer to interrogatories, see order.
    GE Capital Retail Bank vs. Shannon Elam, motion to compel, 30 days to answer discovery.

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  • One mile at a time

    On June 14, motorcycle riders are encouraged to gather at the Thornhill Baptist Church parking lot on Holmes Street across from the Family Dollar Shopping Center in Frankfort at 4:45 p.m.
    The Sisters Act Owen County Relay for Life team will host a charity fund-raising motorcycle ride that will end up at the Owen County Relay For Life event.
    The ride departs at 5:15 p.m. toward the Owen County Park, which is located on the northern side of Owenton on Fairgrounds Road.

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  • Owen County official offers tips for tornado safety

    By David Lilly
    For the News-Herald
    Every state is at some risk of tornadoes and the damage that they leave behind. Some tornadoes are clearly visible, while rain or nearby low-hanging clouds may obscure others.
    Occasionally, tornadoes develop so rapidly that little, if any, advance warning is possible.
    To begin preparing for any disaster, you should build an emergency kit and make a family communications plan.

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  • Williams shines at tournament

    Hoop Dreams 15U AAU basketball team won the Nike Memorial Day Classic Tournament held in Atlanta.  After winning the prestigious tournament, the team rose to sixth place in the nation by Five Star Power Rankings.  Members of the team include (back row, left to right) Logan Ziegler, Carson Williams, Malik Dow, Montrell Dixson, and Zac Pulliam; (Front row, left to right) Coach Mike Scott, Will Hager, Malik Manica, Jordan Perry, Quentin Goodin, and asst. coach Wooten.

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