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City could become alcohol...

The Owenton City Council is expected to draft an ordinance in the coming weeks that will allow the city to issue liquor licenses.
During a special-called council meeting Feb. 10, a motion was made for the city to stand behind five ordinances that annexed roads into the city and to assume the responsibility of alcohol administrator.
The council had scheduled a meeting for today (Wednesday) to go over sample ordinances from other areas in order to begin drafting its own ordinance to become an alcohol administrator.

Drug roundup nets 27 arrests

BY TIM HENDRICK
Landmark News Service

Local organization provides hope...

With Owen County seeing a significant upswing in citizens struggling with addiction, a local organization is seeking to offer help and hope to those who seek it.
R.E.A.C.H., which stands for Reaching Every Addict with Christ’s Help, provides support to both addicts and their families.
“We’re dealing with souls here. The 12 steps deal with the baggage an addict is carrying, but there’s much more involved in healing the person.” Charles Johnson, director, said.

Winter storm "Octavia...

Winter storm Octavia made its way to Owen County early Monday, leaving business closures and long hours for the county’s road crew in its wake.
As of press time Tuesday, Owen County remained under a level two snow emergency.
The snow emergency was issued by Owen County Judge-executive Casey Ellis  around 10 a.m. Monday.
Under a level two snow emergency, roadways are hazardous with blowing snow and drifting snow.
Only motorists whose travel is absolutely necessary should be on the roadways.

Update: Level two snow emergency...

While Owen County remains under a level two snow emergency, fog is becoming an issue across the area tonight.
Owen County Emergency Management Director David Lilly said as the temperature drops tonight, fog will become widespread, causing decreased visibility and impacting driving conditions.
Lilly said roads are now passable, but residents are advised to stay put if at all possible.

Police make heroin arrest in...

An anonymous tip that an Owenton man was wanted in Jefferson County recently led to an arrest by the Owenton Police Department.
Owenton Police Officer Steve Miller said the tipper advised that Eric Bassham, 29, could be located in a red pickup truck.
Officers pulled the pickup over at Save-A-Lot, located on Highway 22.
“He was searched and we didn’t find anything on him,” Miller said. “Then we searched his belongings and found a syringe with heroin residue on it.”

Kentucky's Poet Laureate...

The Owen County Arts Council along with the Owen County Public Library presented a poetry reading which featured Kentucky’s Poet Laureate Friday evening at the library.
Frank X. Walker read selections from his four published collections as well as works from upcoming books.

BREAKING: Level two snow...

Owen County Judge-executive Casey Ellis has issued a level two snow emergency for Owen County.

A level two snow emergency means roadways are hazardous with blowing snow and drifting snow.
Only motorists whose travel is absolutely necessary should be on the roadways.
Residents are urged to contact their employers to see if they should report to work.