Today's News

By Brian Blair
N-H Sports Reporter
The Lady Rebels have gotten used to winning close games. In their last four wins, including the Jan.28 contest, the team had won by an average of just 3.5 points. They needed a game that was not decided in the final minute and they got it.
On Thursday night, Owen County traveled to Carroll County for their final 31st District game of the season. The Lady Rebels were looking to finish the regular season with just one blemish on the district schedule.

During the cold winter months, it is harder to find activities to do with younger children. It seems all too easy to allow a child to spend more time on the computer or in front of the television. However, these activities can get in the way of time together as a family and can even impede development of important kindergarten readiness skills. What are some ideas that families can do instead to help young children learn math skills?

First Baptist Owenton
There was such joy in our worship service this past Sunday. We give thanks to God for the blessing of fellowship with the saints.
Our pastor continued on the theme of family and preached on “Truths to Teach Every Toddler to Teen.” They must be taught respect for authority, elders, parents, property, children, nature and self. If parents are to claim the promise of Proverbs 22:6, they must carry out the responsibilities. Sunday evening our pastor preached on “Seeing the Unseen” from Hebrews 11:27.

Two Owen County residents face alcohol-related charges after the truck they were in crashed into a garage on Greenup Road Jan. 23.
According to Owen County Sheriff Zemer Hammond, William Chandler, 26, and Sharon Herzner, 27, were arguing when Chandler lost control of the truck he was driving.
At around 3:07 p.m. Jan. 23, the vehicle plunged down a steep hill at 1100 Greenup Road and into the corner of a garage owned by Lloyd Wagers.