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Fire breaks out at Owen County...

A fire in the library of the Owen County Upper Elementary School was quickly extinguished Jan. 7.
Kentucky State Police confirmed that the fire began after an 8-year-old student found a book of matches in the library.
According to Trooper Mitchel Hazelett, the student lit one of the matches and did not know how to put it out. The student dropped the match on the floor, causing damage to an area of carpeting, measuring about four by six feet.

Athletic hall of fame brings...

It was a night that honored the past and looked ahead to the future at Floyd E. Gritton Gymnasium.
The inaugural class of the Owen County Athletics Hall of Fame was inducted on Friday night before the basketball teams took on Henry County.
Thirteen former athletes and coaches were recognized in a special ceremony.
Athletic Director, T.J. Wesselman, welcomed everyone to the event and spoke briefly about how he was proud to be a part of “Rebels Nation” on such a special night.

2013 annexation called into...

The annexation of several roads into the City of Owenton has been called into question by local officials.
The annexation, which was given a second reading by the Owenton City Council in June 2013, was discussed at the Jan. 6 council meeting.
Owenton Mayor David “Milkweed” Wotier said procedurally the annexation was done correctly, but the issue lies within just how far the city can go.

Longest sitting circuit judge in...

BY JAMIE BAKER-NANTZ
Landmark News Service

Stephen Bates is used to working while working out.
For the last 29 years, he spent hours on his exercise bike with a circuit court case from Grant, Owen or Carroll counties in his hand.
Bates, of Dry Ridge, was the longest sitting circuit judge in Kentucky. Last year, he opted not to seek another term.

28,000 chickens to descend on...

Egg Innovations, which was started by John Brunquell in 1989, is the largest free-range and pasturing company in the United States and is structured around three core values, “letting chickens be chickens,” food safety and family farming.
The chickens are expected to arrive around March 2.
An open house will be announced in the near future.
A second building is in the planning stages, which will be 1,175 by 50 feet.

Fire damages home on Stewart...

A faulty wire was the cause of heavy smoke and fire damage to a home at 4330 Stewart’s Ridge Road Jan. 14.
Jonesville Volunteer Fire Chief Chase Duvall said the faulty wire was found on an exhaust stand that caught the floor on fire behind a wood stove located in the kitchen of the home.
“The structure wasn’t a total loss,” Duvall said. “It just did a lot of heat and smoke damage to the kitchen. That was the main room that suffered the most damage.”
The  fire took place around 2:15 p.m.

Regional law enforcement teaming...

BY BRAD BOWMAN

Courtesey of the State-Journal

Volunteers hopeful giveaway...

BY BRIAN RIDDLE/N-H News Correspondent

Stories of courtship and love...

 The tiny-waisted dress cascades to the floor in sheer delightful layers of light blue. The mannequin which highlights this elegant piece stands on the second floor of the Owen County Historical Society Museum and displays this poignant reminder of love, courtship and marriage.

Owenton/Owen County Volunteer...

BY JUDE CANCHOLA