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  • Owen County District Court - May 24, 2013

    Norman Bruce, 1994, manufacturing methamphetamine, pleaded not guilty, appointed plea agreement, probable cause established, transferred to grand jury.
    Dayna Hughes, 1964, fourth-degree assault, endangering the welfare of a minor, pleaded not guilty, continued to June 21.
    Dayna M. Hughes, 1964, alcohol intoxication in a public place, fourth-degree assault, fourth-degree assault, resisting arrest, pleaded not guilty, continued to June 21.

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  • Find a fishing frenzy at Kentucky River this year

    It flows through the heart of Kentucky for some 255 miles from the confluence of the North and South forks at Beattyville to the Ohio River at Carrollton.
    The Kentucky River is a scenic waterway with numerous quiet backwaters and tree-shaded tributary streams. For the enterprising angler who is willing to spend some time looking at maps and driving back roads, the search for places to launch a fishing kayak or bass boat will reap many rewards.

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  • Owenton Livestock Market - May 29, 2013

    Receipts: 357 •  May 15: 461 •  Last year: 452
    Compared to the previous sale: Steers were $2 lower, except 600-700 lbs., which were steady to firm. Heifers sold steady with plainer heifers $1 lower. Slaughter cows were steady and bulls $1 lower.
    Feeder Steers Medium & Large #1-#2: 500-600 lbs.  $137-141; 600-700 lbs.  $134-141; 700-800 lbs.  $123.

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  • Owen County Youth Soccer League: Orange Crush takes championship

    HotShots - 4 vs. Team Clemons - 2
    The HotShots had a great regular season with a record of five wins, one loss and two ties entering U8 Tournament play.
    The HotShots opened up the tournament with a 4 to 2 win over Team Clemons.
    Price Griffin scored on the opening kick-off with an assist from Blaine Spencer. With an assist from Eli Myers, Price Griffin scored a second goal in the first quarter.
    Eli Myers scored in the third quarter following a Team Clemons score to make the score 3 to 1.

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  • Young green thumbs

    The Owen County 4-H Cloverbuds met at the Owen County Courthouse May 15 to plant flowers as a community service project. The Cloverbuds had a great time planting flowers in each of the barrels around the courthouse, as well as up and down Seminary Street. There were about 25 kids ages 5-8, who showed up to help.

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  • On the red carpet

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  • On the red carpet

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  • Queens For A Life Pageant to benefit Relay

    The first-annual Queens For A Life Pageant will be held June 8 at 1 p.m. at the Owen County Fairgrounds Pavillion.
    This is an “open” pageant for all counties that may be interested in participating.
    The age divisions are for females 3 and up to 100+. There will also be a “survivor” division and we would like to recognize you on stage the day of the pageant (wear whatever you like).

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  • Vision quest: Group looks back at over a decade of striving for progress

    Since 2002, Leadership Owen County and more recently the Owen County Visioneers, have strived to not only bring tourism to the community but to show Owen countians just how much it has to offer.
    The “Living the Dream” event was held Thursday at the Owen County Extension Office. Those in attendance took the opportunity to walk “Success Boulevard,” which showcased the achievements of Leadership Owen County and the Owen County Visioneers with a timeline.

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  • Alford joins News-Herald as summer intern

    The News-Herald would like to welcome Owen County High School graduate and Morehead State University student Mary Alford to our staff as a summer intern.
    She is a second-generation journalist. Her father is Associated Press Reporter Roger Alford, who covers Frankfort and the General Assembly for the wire service.
    “We are excited to bring Mary aboard,” News-Herald Editor John Whitlock said. “She will bring a new voice to the newspaper and we are all happy to have her.”

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