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Gale Gregg of Falmouth rides El Toro, a backup mechanical bull for the 1980 film “Urban Cowboy” outside of the VFW where the Gilley’s Urban Cowboy Reunion Party was held on June 7 in Livingston, Texas. Picture courtesy of Gale Gregg.

Gale Gregg of Falmouth rides El Toro, a backup mechanical bull for the 1980 film “Urban Cowboy” outside of the VFW where the Gilley’s Urban Cowboy Reunion Party was held on June 7 in Livingston, Texas. Picture courtesy of Gale Gregg.

Falmouth ‘Urban Cowboy’ takes bull back to Texas

By Nila HarrisFALMOUTH — If you happened to see a mechanical bull in the back of a pickup truck heading down Highway 27 recently, that would have been Falmouth native Gale Gregg and his mother, Karen Bishop Gregg.
Mom Caitlin Ramsey of Falmouth, left, fills out the entry forms Sunday afternoon at the Pendleton County Youth Fair for the art projects created by her twins, Briella and Bohan Ramsey, 8, who are 4-H Cloverbuds. Bohan, center, holds a bulldozer that he welded from various scrap metal pieces including disc blades, bicycle chains, Allen wrenches and drill bits. Briella holds a sketch that she drew of her Papaw Curtis. One of her paintings is on the table. Fair set-up and exhibit registration was Sunday.

Mom Caitlin Ramsey of Falmouth, left, fills out the entry forms Sunday afternoon at the Pendleton County Youth Fair for the art projects created by her twins, Briella and Bohan Ramsey, 8, who are 4-H Cloverbuds. Bohan, center, holds a bulldozer that he welded from various scrap metal pieces including disc blades, bicycle chains, Allen wrenches and drill bits. Briella holds a sketch that she drew of her Papaw Curtis. One of her paintings is on the table. Fair set-up and exhibit registration was Sunday.

It’s fair week!

WHEN: Sunday, June 15, to Sunday, June 22WHERE: Pendleton County Fairgrounds, 68 Fairgrounds Road (Fred Hafer Lane), FalmouthADMISSION: $10 Monday to Thursday; $15 Friday and Saturday; $50 weeklong passes; free for children 2 and younger.CARNIVAL HOURS: 6 to 10 p.m. daily MONDAY HIGHLIGHTS:• 6 p.m.
A ribbon cutting took place at Kincaid Lake State Park  recently to celebrate the debut of new Pickleball courts. Pictured left to right: Bucky Field, Kenna Knight, Meredith Crawford, and Natasha Trauth.

A ribbon cutting took place at Kincaid Lake State Park recently to celebrate the debut of new Pickleball courts. Pictured left to right: Bucky Field, Kenna Knight, Meredith Crawford, and Natasha Trauth.

New pickleball courts open at Kincaid Lake State Park:

Falmouth, KY – Kincaid Lake State Park is now home to brand-new pickleball courts, thanks to a generous donation from the R.C. Durr Foundation and the collaborative efforts of local partners. This exciting addition to the park promotes fun, fitness, and community connection.
The "Golfing Kentucky For a Cure" foursome of Al Starnes, Mike Wright, Mike McGill and Shawn Williamson pose at Pendleton Hills before playing their round on June 4. Photo courtesy of the Pendleton Hills Facebook page.

The "Golfing Kentucky For a Cure" foursome of Al Starnes, Mike Wright, Mike McGill and Shawn Williamson pose at Pendleton Hills before playing their round on June 4. Photo courtesy of the Pendleton Hills Facebook page.

"Golfing Kentucky For a Cure" reaches Pendleton

By Sam McClanahanFour Trigg County men, all who share a passion for golf along with being personally affected by cancer, brought their fundraising mission to Pendleton County last week as they inch closer to achieving a goal that is over a decade in the making.
The county Fire and Rescue team focused on cleaning up a local lake in Butler, removing large items that includes a wooden boat ramp, canoe and jon boat that had been in the lake since 1989.

The county Fire and Rescue team focused on cleaning up a local lake in Butler, removing large items that includes a wooden boat ramp, canoe and jon boat that had been in the lake since 1989.

Boo River Sweep a success

By Tami VaterCounty Tourism BUTLER—The inaugural Boo Project River Sweep and Roadside Cleanup made a powerful impact this past Saturday, drawing more than 100 volunteers to the streets, creek beds and roadsides surrounding Butler.
Callie Daugherty sings “The Star-Spangled Banner” during the Memorial Day ceremony May 25 the Hardin Browning American Legion Post 109 in Falmouth. Colors are presented by Pendleton County High School Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets Lona Albos, left, Tanner Morris and Georgia Oliver. At right is Post Commander James Sharp.

Callie Daugherty sings “The Star-Spangled Banner” during the Memorial Day ceremony May 25 the Hardin Browning American Legion Post 109 in Falmouth. Colors are presented by Pendleton County High School Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets Lona Albos, left, Tanner Morris and Georgia Oliver. At right is Post Commander James Sharp.

Pendleton County Memorial Day 2025

Photos by Nila Harris, Burton Cole and Joel Nahari.
Cut out of the Falmouth Outlook, scan QR code, or use the online url to get your clue sheet.

Cut out of the Falmouth Outlook, scan QR code, or use the online url to get your clue sheet.

Tourism Week goes on the hunt

Pendleton Co. TourismFALMOUTH — In celebration of National Tourism Week, Pendleton County Tourism invites residents and visitors to take part in a weeklong scavenger hunt adventure, happening May 4 to 10.
Longtime resident Hobo needs a family to love. Hobo has been with us a while and he just needs someone to give him a comfy place and some toys to chew. He’s a good boy.

Longtime resident Hobo needs a family to love. Hobo has been with us a while and he just needs someone to give him a comfy place and some toys to chew. He’s a good boy.

CREATURE FEATURE

Creature Feature runs twice monthly featuring some of the dogs available for adoption at the Pendleton County Animal Shelter. “Please take a moment and look at all the dogs we have up for adoption and see if you could open your heart to adopt a new family member.
Mac McElfresh, left, and Ron Mouser, president of Butler Lions, display a few of the bags of trash picked up from roadways on April 19. Seven volunteers collected 23 bags of trash and debris. Photo courtesy of Butler Lions.

Mac McElfresh, left, and Ron Mouser, president of Butler Lions, display a few of the bags of trash picked up from roadways on April 19. Seven volunteers collected 23 bags of trash and debris. Photo courtesy of Butler Lions.

Earth Day Lions

Charley and Dorothy Herron married April 10, 1955. They just celebrated their 70th anniversary.

Charley and Dorothy Herron married April 10, 1955. They just celebrated their 70th anniversary.

Herrons celebrate 70th anniversary

By Nila HarrisFALMOUTH — How does a Grant County boy and a Pendleton County girl meet, marry and stay together for 70 years? It’s all about knowing the right place to eat!Charley Herron and Dorothy Powell both traveled to Covington in the 1950s looking for work.