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Today's News

  • Owen County Historical Society News: Society makes a little history this year

    “A knowledge of the past prepares us for the crisis of the present and the challenge of the future.”
    These words of President John F. Kennedy are a poignant reminder of the vital necessity to preserve the history of our nation, our state, our community, and our families. Artifacts, stories, and documents of our ancestors serve as a bridge connecting us to our past.

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  • Local cheerleaders win competition

    Both the Maurice Bowling Middle School and Owen County Parks and Recreation cheerleaders recently took top honors at a competition at Grant County.
    On Dec. 10, the two squads competed at the Jingle Bell Classic at Grant County High School. Each team performed and was judged on a two-and-one -half minute routine against teams from Grant County, Gallatin County and Walton-Verona.
    After the judging was completed both squads were awarded first place in their respective divisions.

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  • Trio to spread Christmas cheer at Disney World

    For three Owen County cheerleaders, Christmas morning will be more about what is on television than what is under the tree.
    Why?
    They will be watching themselves.
    This summer, five Owen County cheerleaders attended NCA Cheer Camp and were named all-American. Kri Tuttle, Cheyene Gaines, Emily Allen and Ashley Smith were named varsity all-Americans and Tayler Johnson was selected as a middle school all-American.

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  • Owen team honored for service

    When disaster strikes Owen County, the Owen County Emergency Management team has continuously been at the ready to assist citizens across the community.
    The team’s hard work recently paid off when they were awarded with the 2011 Spirit of Public Health Community award. The award is given by the staff of Three Rivers District Health Department each year, to a member or group within their community that has made virtuous and admirable efforts toward the overall support of the agency’s mission and the goals of public health.

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  • Population at Owen shelter worries officials

    The Owen County Fiscal Court is looking for options to reduce the amount of dogs at the Owen County Friends of Animals Shelter after each magistrate recently visited the shelter and found it in what some feel is an overcrowded state.
    The shelter currently has about 20 dogs, with some in crates in the shelter’s office and bathroom, but Owen County Friends of Animals Director Hilari Gentry said the dogs are not being crated inhumanely.

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  • Rebels roll to pair of wins

    It was another winning week for Owen County.
    The Owen County High School Rebels picked up two wins last week as they beat Trimble County and Carroll County on the road.
    Owen County opened the week with a dominating 43-20 win at Trimble County. Stone Osborne nearly outscored the Raiders by himself as he tossed in 18 points. The senior also grabbed seven rebounds and dished out a pair of assists.

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  • Ladies dominate court

    Any fears of a letdown were greatly exaggerated.
    After a big win over Walton-Verona to begin last week. some people may have wondered if the Owen County High School Lady Rebels would have the same focus at Carroll County on Friday night.
    They did.
    Owen County allowed just two first-half points to the Lady Panthers and cruised to a 55-10 win.
    The Lady Rebels were led by Rianna Gayheart and Kennedi Dermon who each tossed in 13 points. Gayheart also added eight assists.

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  • Extension service news: Spend wise this year

    By Judy Hetterman

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  • Bethany High alumni enjoy special meeting

    Twenty-one former students and friends of Bethany High School had a delightful day at Smith House Restaurant for their holiday meal. Up-to-date news as well as reflection (with laughter and/or tears) were shared. Congratulations to Duard and Ann Glass, who were recently married.
    A variety of lunch meals were served with almost everyone partaking of homemade dessert. And then it was “good-bye, happy holidays, see you in July.”

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  • Marston completes boot camp

    PFC Ryan G. Marston of Owenton graduated from United States Marine Corps boot camp at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island Nov. 23.

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