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Weather wrecks some holiday plans

Wintry weather forced several cancellations over the weekend, including the annual Owen County Christmas Parade, but officials said few accidents were reported.
Owen County Sheriff Zemer Hammond said a deputy responded to an accident on Calendar Road. The vehicle had to be towed from the scene, but Hammond said there were no injuries.
Owenton Police Officer Rufus Shearer Jr. said officers responded to a call Tuesday morning when a car spun in the city limits, but said it was very minor and there were no injuries.

Owen countian named Kentucky National Guardsmen of the Year

An Owen County man has been honored as the Kentucky Army National Guard’s Noncommissioned Officer of the Year.
Staff Sgt. Nicholas Anglin, a resident of Owenton, serves as a multichannel transmission system operator in the guard and was recently recognized at a ceremony in Louisville.
The award is earned by the person who best portrays the embodiment of what the Kentucky National Guard stands for.
Anglin has served in the military for nine years, five years in active duty at Fort Campbell and the past four years in the National Guard.

In season: Cameron Burden

Cameron Burden shot this 8-point buck while hunting with his grandfather Barry McCormick. He harvested this buck Nov. 24.

In season: Luke Dunavent

Luke Dunavent, 13, killed a 10-point buck while recently hunting with his dad in Owen County. He is the son of Brad and Michelle Dunavent.

In season: Cody King

Cody King, 9, killed his first buck, a four-pointer, on opening day at his uncle Tommy Webster’s farm.

In season: Heather Perkins

Heather Perkins, 13, daughter of Michael Perkins and Stacey Jump, killed her first buck with her daddy this season.

In season: Jullena Wagers

Jullena Wagers, 15, recently shot her first buck, an eight-pointer, during the youth hunt.

Soccer standouts honored with post-season awards

The 2013 Owen County High School boys soccer team recently passed out its annual awards.
The varsity awards include Preston Forsee and Robert Towles being named defensive players of the year while Alex Hernandez was named offensive player of the year.
Bernie Engleman was named rookie of the year.
Seth Bush and Tucker Cull received the coaches award while Logan Beckham was given the 110 Percent Award.
Jace Bruener was recognized for having the most assists and Nash Croley was honored for scoring the most goals.

Girls 31st District Preview

Carroll County Lady Panthers
• The Lady Panthers finished 7-20 a year ago.
• Carroll County will be under the direction of Paul Stone.
• They finished 3-7 last season against district competition.
• The Lady Panthers return their top three scorers from last season. Miranda Groseclose averaged 8.9 points, Makena Kindall added 8.8 points and Lauren Moore tossed in 8.6 points a game.

Eminence Warriors
• The Warriors finished 6-14 last year.

Lady Rebels ready to return to glory

For five years, the Owen County High School girls basketball team had been the dominant force in the 31st District.
Things changed last season when they were knocked off that perch. They are hoping a new year means a return to their old form.
The Lady Rebels began last season 10-3 before the calendar turned to 2013.
After Jan. 1, 2013,  the team finished the season 8-8 to end up 18-11 overall. They would go 6-2 against district competition.
Those two losses would come against the same team.