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By Mike Haines
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Annie’s Bakery newest eatery on...

You could say that baking is in Rye Howard’s blood.
The owner of the recently-opened Annie’s Bakery, located inside Pretty Sweet on North Madison Street, is also the daughter of former Owen County High home economics teacher Kim Webster. Her father, Tony Webster, once worked as a butcher.
“I grew up in a grocery store, around the deli and around the baked goods,” Howard, 29, said. “Growing up around my mom and dad has been very influential.”

Community Events | July 12. 2017

The Owen County Judge-Executive’s Office will host a Community Town Hall Meeting inside the Owen County High School Auditorium Monday, July 17. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., the forum concerning the future of health care in Owen County will begin at 6:30 p.m. The emcee for the event will be Owen County Judge-Executive Casey Ellis.

At the Library | July 12. 2017

I Am A … Storyteller
Take a journey through books and tell your own story with finger puppets. Make a special storybook about yourself to share with friends. The event is appropriate for ages 3-6, from 10:30-11:30 a.m., Thursday.
Walk Away the Pounds
Get moving for better health. Walking for 30 minutes is great exercise. Follow the “Walk Away the Pounds” DVD every Friday morning. We hope to see you at 10 a.m., Friday.
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Hidden rocks of Owenton bringing...

There may be a minion in a parking lot or a pizza slice in a field. In Owenton, there could even be a Bible verse hidden in plain site, though it depends on what rock you find.
Citizens of Owen County have recently joined a new game called hidden rocks, where the goal is to get more people outside and to spread joy to whoever finds a rock. To participate in hidden rocks, simply paint a rock and hide it around town for someone to find. Once a rock is found, hide it again in a different location for someone else to find.

Smith takes national spotlight...

By the dawn’s early light July 6, the Kentucky Speedway began preparing for the Buckle Up In Your Truck 225. While Sparta was preparing for the Speedway’s next race, an Owenton native was preparing for the national spotlight.
Ashley Renae Smith helped bring fame to Owenton at the Buckle Up In Your Truck 225 as she sang the National Anthem before the race began. Aired on national television, Smith sang acapella to the stadium audience as well as those who were watching the race across the country.

'There she is,' Miss...

Audrey Lewis is no stranger to beauty pageants.
The 16-year-old incoming Owen County High School junior has spent years wowing judges, from baby pageants to her reign as 2015 Miss Teen Owen County. But it’s the title she now holds that Lewis said is more exciting to her than any other title she could ever be given.
Lewis was crowned Miss Owen County during the first day of the 86th annual Owen County 4-H Fair and Horse Show Saturday — it was her first year in the Miss division.

Community Events | July 16. 2017

Parks and Rec offering co-ed and church league softball
Owen County Parks & Rec is offering co-ed and church league softball immediately following fair week. Forms may be found at www.owencountyparksandrec.com and the $250 team fee is due June 30. They may be turned in or mailed to 100 N. Thomas St., Owenton, KY 40359. For more information, contact the director of both leagues, Tim McIntosh, at (502) 330-6346. A minimum of four teams must sign up with the form and fee for the league to play.

At the Library | July 19. 2017

I Am A … Pioneer

Follow a trail through the forest to a new land. Do chores and play games that pioneer children played. You can even make some real butter to take home. Appropriate for ages 3-6, from 10:30-11:30 a.m., Thursday.

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Owen District Court | July 12,...

James B. Combs, 1983, speeding 10 mph over limit, fined $20; operating on a suspended/revoked operators license, 30 days, to serve 10 days, conditionally discharged for 20 days, credit 10 days; two counts of contempt of court, dismissed.
Rodrick Deitz, 1979, second degree assault, preliminary hearing July 21.
Aaron Douglas Hunt, 1983, operating a motor vehicle under the influence, operator’s license suspended pre-trial; second degree disorderly conduct; resisting arrest; failure to surrender revoked operators license; pretrial conference July 21.