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Musical mission: Concert paves...

For months, the Owen County cheerleaders were wondering how they would pay for part of their March trip to a national competition in South Carolina.
Saturday night, they got their answer.
Owen County native Eddie Barber, who himself is chasing a dream and performed on Nashville Star, headlined a benefit concert that raised enough money to cover the cheerleaders’ competition fees, charter bus and lodging.
“The show was fabulous,” Jenna Gray, coach of the Owen County High School cheerleaders, said.

Pipeline delayed for a year

A controversial pipeline project that the Owen County Fiscal Court took a stand against last year has been delayed.
The announcement came Feb. 19, when the energy company Williams, one half of the partnership behind the Bluegrass Pipeline, announced its year-end 2013 financial results.
Despite the delay, Williams CEO Alan Armstrong said the company continues to communicate with potential customers.

Weather extends school year to...

A longer school day for Owen County students means summer won’t be delayed by much, despite missing 19 days so far.
The Owen County Board of Education recently voted to cut spring break by three days, but Owen County School Superintendent Rob Stafford said having a longer school day than some school districts has already helped students make up five of the 19 days missed.
The last day of school for students is now expected to be June 4.

Senior Salute 2014

Owen County High School held its annual Senior Night Friday. The seniors who participate in the OCHS athletics programs were honored.

 

New ownership takes aim at...

With the idea of getting more Owen countians to enjoy the Elk Creek Hunt Club in their sights, Bobby Rowe and his family are excited about taking over as the new owners.
After a long and distinguished career practicing law in Prestonsburg, Bobby Rowe was presented with the opportunity to become the new owner of the Elk Creek Hunt Club in February.
Owner Dave Kelley decided he would not renew the lease on the club and asked Rowe if he was interested in taking over.
Within about three weeks, Rowe was sitting behind the desk as the new owner.

3peat: Buzzer beater gives...

The Owen County High School Rebels got their third-straight 31st District title the old-fashioned way - they earned it.
The last time Owen County faced Henry County High School, the game went to overtime before the final outcome was decided.
It appeared Friday night’s game in Carrollton was headed for the same fate. That is until the Rebels got the final shot.
Facing a double digit fourth-quarter deficit, Henry County scratched and clawed its way all the way back and tied the game with 15 seconds to play.

Boys’ 31st District Tournament...

• The tournament began Monday night when Carroll County High School took on Eminence in the opening round game. The winner will play Owen County tonight (Wednesday) at 6 p.m. at Carroll County.
• The championship game will be on Friday night in Carrollton at 7 p.m.
• Owen County is the two-time defending champion and has won three of the last five titles.
• Gallatin County is the last team to win three-straight district titles between 2006 and 2008.

Cinderella’s Closet ready to...

Feeling like a princess for prom can often become a huge expense, but through donations one organization continues to help junior and senior high school girls have an evening they won’t forget.
Cinderella’s Closet originated as a ministry of Immanuel United Methodist Church in Lakeside Park, but has grown to other churches throughout the country, including locations in northern Kentucky and Frankfort.

Letter to the editor:...

February, consecrated as Black History Month in the United States by  
President Ford’s Administration in 1976, is a month we should take the time  
to remember the bad, recognize the good, and honor the heroic. There are so  
many untold stories of resilient individuals who overcame the atrocities of  
enslavement, segregation and the denial of basic human rights, by propelling  
themselves and others into successes that would have been unimaginable just a  

Capital visit

Rep. Ryan Quarles, R-Georgetown recently welcomed Grant Cobb and Wade Cammack to the Kentucky House of Representatives as his legislative pages for the Feb. 14 session of the Kentucky House of Representatives.  Grant is an eighth grader at Maurice Bowling Middle School, and his parents are Robin and Marie Cobb.  Wade is also an eighth grader at Maurice Bowling Middle School, and his parents are Allen and Melissa Cammack.