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County settles building question

Owen County Adult Education will soon have a new home after a special Owen County Fiscal Court meeting Tuesday, but Meeting the Needs has yet to find a permanent residence.
The court voted to honor its contract with Gateway Community and Technical College to house the adult-education program at the former senior-citizens building at 103 W. Perry St.
Owen County Judge-executive Carolyn Keith said Meeting the Needs has yet to find a new location but will distribute food to those in the emergency food assistance program.

UPDATE: Owen County Christmas...

The Owen County Christmas Parade, scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 8, has been cancelled due to the chance of inclement weather. The parade will not be rescheduled.
Christmas With the Artist could be rescheduled and we will let you know as soon as that information becomes available.
Santa's Castle, scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 7, at the Owen County Extension Office has been cancelled. Santa's Castle has been rescheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 18, 4-6 p.m.

Be an angel: Angel Tree gives...

While shopping for loved ones this holiday season, Owen countians will also have the opportunity to remember dozens of local children in need.
Over 50 tags adorn this year’s Angel Tree located at the News-Herald office and the project’s committee members are hopeful that every gift will bring smiles to those who receive them.
About 40 families received full sponsorship this year by taking classes through the Owen County Extension Office and volunteering in the community.

Owen grand jury indicts suspects...

Three people were recently indicted on drug-trafficking charges after state police received information about a man on parole possibly using heroin.
Kentucky State Police Post 5 Public Information Officer Brad Arterburn said Rodney W. Rabourn, 28, was on parole when state police went to 57 Wren Lane in Elk Creek Resort Nov. 13.
When state police arrived, they found Rabourn, along with Crystal Turner, 28, and Anthony Rice, 32, in possession of heroin.
Arterburn said a child was in the home and was removed and placed with family members.

Owen County cheerleaders earn...

The Owen County High School Competitive Cheer team is off to a great start this season and have already qualified for a trip to a national competition in  Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Jenna Gray, Maurice Bowling Middle School and OCHS cheer coach, said this is first time her squad has competed at CANAM in several years.

Police look for leads in...

A reward is being offered for to anyone with information on a break-in that recently took place at Elk Lick Baptist Church.
Owen County Sheriff Zemer Hammond said the break-in took place Dec. 2 at the church located at 6095 Claxon Ridge Rd.
Hammond said a window was broken out of the basement where the suspect or suspects entered.
“They ransacked through everything in the church,” Hammond said.
A member of the church who lived nearby noticed motion lights on in the church and went to turn them off.

Santa to make appearance at...

Santa Claus will make his way back through the streets of Owenton Sunday, with an afternoon of events slated around the annual Owen County Christmas Parade.
The theme for this year’s parade is “Christmas Melodies” and approximately 25 people have signed up to participate.
Owen County Extension Support Staff Stephanie Howard said State Senator Damon Thayer, R-Georgetown, will serve as this year’s grand marshal.
Those interested in participating will have until Friday to reserve their spot in the parade.

Senior Citizens Club News - Dec...

The Nov. 20 Senior Citizens Club meeting was called to order by President Wanda Moreland.
Marlene Mason, chaplain, did the pledge to the flag. Devotion was taken from John 15, subject about new life.
The poem “Turkey Complaint” was read.
“They fatten me up, they sharpen the axe. I’m getting so nervous I just can’t relax. I know what I’ll do, I’ll hide in the hay and then they can’t find me on Thanksgiving Day.

Owen Historical Society News:...

The request came as a surprise to the Dunavents.
As Christmas drew near the wish list of most Owen county girls their daughter’s age included ice skates, nylons, makeup, and the latest fashions on display at the Blue Front Department Store.
But for Carlene Dunavent, the one item she most wanted was a nice warm robe to ward off the winter chill that invaded  her upstairs bedroom.

Kay’s Branch News: Holiday...

Thanksgiving is behind us and this column will be a list of dinners, birthdays and eating.
Wanda said they celebrated Joyce’s birthday at the Pizza Inn buffet. They had taken her there before and she enjoyed it so all the children and several others joined her there once again. She was celebrating her 83rd. Wanda said her birthday fell on Thanksgiving Day this year.