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April 11, 2018 | Community News

19th annual Charles Satterwhite Memorial Golf Shamble will be Saturday

Owen jumps 22 spots in statewide...

After falling 15 spots in last year’s County Health Rankings & Roadmaps report, Owen County made major progress in the 2018 report, soaring from 74 out of 120 counties in overall health to 52nd.

The thin yellow line

When Jonesville Volunteer Firefighter and Owen County resident Chris Mills isn’t helping put out fires, he’s the voice leading emergency personnel to scenes where a life could be on the line.
Mills, a Kentucky State Police Post 6 Dry Ridge radio dispatcher, illustrated the vital role of telecommunications professionals during an August 2017 incident.
It was early in the morning shift when Mills received a broadcast teletype from the Erlanger Police Department.

Festival will bring local grads...

Several Owen County graduates will return home next weekend to share their talents in support of the Owen County High School Class of 2018.
The Sweet Owen Music Festival will take place at Elk Creek Winery April 20-21, with a variety of local entertainment, vendors and food — proceeds from the event will aid in making this year’s Project Graduation a success.
The idea grew from the haunted trail Project Graduation began hosting in 2016, according to 2018 Project Graduation Committee President Jenna Gray.

April 11, 2018 | At the Library

Age-Reversing Exercise
Do you want to increase your mobility? Join others who want to engage in a full-body workout to increase mobility. Follow the DVD to stretch and feel younger. For all ages at 11 a.m., today (Wednesday).
Storytime
Join Miss Susan to enjoy great books and fun activities. This program is for preschoolers and their caregivers who are a necessary and required part of the program. Come join in the fun at 10:30 a.m., Thursday.
Ceramics Painting with Nancy Driend

Statewide turkey season begins...

Saturday marks the opening of the 2018 statewide spring turkey season. Hunters will be allowed to harvest one male turkey or a turkey with a visible beard per day with a limit of two for the spring hunting season.
Shooting hours for the 2018 spring season begins 30 minutes before sunrise and continues until 30 minutes past sunset.

Emergency agencies quickly...

Local law enforcement and emergency personnel made quick work of locating two missing juveniles Sunday evening.
Two females, both 12 years old — one from Owen County, one from Indiana — walked or were given a ride to a residence on Georgetown Road from Carroll County and asked the homeowner for a ride to Swope Road, according to Owen County Sheriff’s Deputy Marvin Goodrich. The homeowner called 911. While Goodrich was en route to the residence, Carrollton Police entered the two females into their system as missing.

Friday's class cancellation...

Thousands of Kentucky educators descended on Frankfort Friday to rally for public education funding. The rally led to numerous school closures, including in Owen County.
Local students will not be affected by the closure, according to School Superintendent Rob Stafford, who said the last day of school for students would remain scheduled for Thursday, May 31.
The district includes extra days in its calendar that exceed the minimum amount of days required by the state, which will cover Friday’s cancellation, Stafford said.

March 2018 Property Transfers

Robin and Johnny Gentry to Kentucky American Water Company.
Bengie and Charle’ Finfrock to Charle’ Finfrock, land in Owen County.
Bengie and Charle’ Finfrock to Charle’ Finfrock, two lots in Hesler in Owen County.
Shirley Minch to Glenn A. Minch, lot 28, Owen County Sportsman’s Club, farm on Elmer Davis Lake No. 1.
Fannie Mae Federal National Mortgage Association to Andrew Arthur and Jill Patricia Rosen, lots 478, 479 and 480, Riverlake Subdivision.

Spring vegetables easiest of the...

BY JENEEN WICHE | N-H Columnist