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Woman faces indictment after...

An Owen County woman has been indicted after allegedly stealing over $2,000 in lottery tickets or lottery ticket winnings.
According to the grand jury indictment, during the period between April 24 and May 14, Betty J. Shearer, 53, allegedly stole $2,277 in lottery tickets or lottery ticket winnings.
Shearer is charged with theft by unlawful taking or disposition of property with a value of $500 or more, but under $10,000.
If convicted, Shearer could face up to five years in the penitentiary and a fine of up to $10,000.

Emergency management director...

Owen County Emergency Management Director Rick Morgan is listed in fair condition after a two-vehicle crash Thursday.
A 911 call was dispatched at 8:24 a.m., July 10, to the 3000 block of U.S. Hwy. 127 S., but the incident occurred at 3300 U.S. Hwy. 127 N.
Owen County Volunteer Fire Department Public Information Officer Jude Canchola said because the wrong address was given, emergency units did not arrive on the scene until 8:37 a.m.

A pair of queens: Miss Owen...

Winning the title of Miss Owen County has been a dream six years in the making for Brittany Clark, but with the sash and crown now in her possession, she hopes to be an inspiration for young girls in her hometown.
This year’s Owen County 4-H Fair and Horse Show Miss Owen County Fair Pageant was open to young girls from across the state and a total of 30 girls competed in the pageant.

Men charged with making meth in...

Two men are behind bars after an active meth lab was recently discovered at their Gratz residence.
According to the police reports, police were investigating a complaint on July 14 made by Michael J. Shaw’s girlfriend, when Shaw barricaded himself in a house located at 9695 Hwy. 355.
After securing Shaw, 29, police found an active meth lab inside the residence. Marijuana and a pipe were also found in the residence.

Owen Countian of the Year: At 92...

The lyrics to “Happy Birthday To You” rang out from beneath the pavilion at the Owen County Fairgrounds July 14 as the crowd that gathered sang to this year’s recipient of the Owen Countian of the Year award.
At 92 years old, Lenora Kelly Olds continues to contribute to the community, whether it be by investing time with Relay For Life or her weekly engagement at Owenton Center.  
The Owen Countian of the Year award is presented each year during the fair by the Owenton Rotary Club.
Olds said she had no idea she was receiving the award.

Battle brewing over Sunday sales

Curtis Sigretto, the owner of Kentucky’s largest winery, said his business could be in jeopardy if a move for Sunday sales fails to gain support from the Owen County Fiscal Court.
Representatives from Elk Creek Winery were expected to go before the fiscal court Tuesday to ask its members to consider adopting an ordinance that would allow the winery to be open on Sundays.

2014 Owen County Mother of the...

When she lived in Virginia in the early 1970s, the 2014 Owen County Mother of Year Donna Osborne Scott would take her kids down to the beach.
Even after a long day preparing food to the hungry diners, Scott would ignore her aching feet, tired muscles and pack up her kids for some time in the sun and sand.
That sacrifice of time and energy was not lost on her kids. It was a special time for the mother and her children.

Church news for July 30, 2014

Elk Lick Baptist
Bro. John’s sermon was on Luke 17:32, “Remember This Woman in the Last Days.”
God sent angels to visit Lot and his family. Lot was walking by sight instead of faith. The angels had to pull Lot and his family out of the city to keep them from being destroyed with the rest of the city. When God gives a commandment we need to obey it no matter how small it seems to us.

Smoot to celebrate 102nd...

Lucy Smoot Hall was born on July 31, 1912.
She was the oldest girl of 12 Smoot children.  
She, along with her baby sister, Eula Smoot Stephenson, are the only surviving Smoot siblings.
Hall will celebrate her 102nd birthday at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 26, at the Owen County Extension Office with dinner and dancing.
All family, friends and neighbors are invited to bring a covered dish and help her celebrate this milestone occasion.

No charges expected in crash...

Kentucky State Police officials said no charges are expected in connection with the crash that injured two people including Owen County Emergency Management Director Rick Morgan.
According to the Kentucky State Police, Kyle Newsome, 19, of Owenton, was driving southbound on Hwy. 127 S. on July 10 when she apparently fell asleep. Her vehicle drifted into the northbound lane, police said.
Morgan, who was driving in the northbound lane, spotted the vehicle coming toward him and shifted into the other lane, police said.