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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.

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.

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.

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.

Keith talks numbers at chamber...

Owen County Judge-executive Carolyn Keith discussed the county’s fiscal picture with the members of the Owen County Chamber of Commerce at its regular meeting July 10.
With Keith leaving office in January 2015, this may have been the final time she spoke with chamber members as county judge-executive.
Keith said some members of the community may not be clear on the duties and responsibilities of different members of local government.

Church news for July 23, 2014

Elk Lick Baptist
Bro. John’s sermon was on Romans 8:18-28, “Present Suffering, Future Glory.” There are many forms of suffering. There is suffering from sickness and chronic pain. There is emotional pain from all kinds of things that happen to us an in our life. In scripture Paul says we shouldn’t let our suffering get us down. There are accidents that happen to us or those around us. God knows everything that we do and everything that happens to us.

Magistrates approve first...

A first reading on an ordinance that would grant Inside Connect Cable, LLC a nonexclusive franchise was held at a recent Owen County Fiscal Court meeting.
If approved upon a second reading, the ordinance would grant the right to construct and maintain, on any street, all facilities necessary for the operation of the cable system.
If approved, the franchise would continue for 15 years, unless renewed or revoked or terminated sooner.

Water tank at Owen Fairgrounds...

Kentucky American Water has announced that its water storage tank located at the Owen County Fairgrounds will be undergoing refurbishment this summer, to include painting the interior and exterior of the 30-year-old tank, which can hold 400,000 gallons of water. Depending on the weather, the $500,000 project is expected to be completed by early fall.
Kentucky American Water has contracted with George Kountoupes Painting Company of Lincoln Park, Michigan for the project.