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This is an archive photo of the house built at 108 Montjoy St., Falmouth, by former slave Charity Southgate after she bought the lot 1845. She also built several other houses within the block, known as Happy Hollow, for her children and grandchildren. The house was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983, but was demolished after the flood of 1997.

This is an archive photo of the house built at 108 Montjoy St., Falmouth, by former slave Charity Southgate after she bought the lot 1845. She also built several other houses within the block, known as Happy Hollow, for her children and grandchildren. The house was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983, but was demolished after the flood of 1997.

Historical marker sought

By Jim Thaxton FALMOUTH — Her house and many others in the area once known as Happy Hollow are gone, casualties of time and the 1997 flood.
Jill should not still be at the shelter and we don’t know why she is. She’s a sweet girl and just loves toys.

Jill should not still be at the shelter and we don’t know why she is. She’s a sweet girl and just loves toys.

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.
Miranda Geers of the Falmouth area smiles while undergoing a chemotherapy treatment. Geers was 41 — more than 20 years younger than normal — when diagnosed with ovarian cancer Feb. 13, 2021.

Miranda Geers of the Falmouth area smiles while undergoing a chemotherapy treatment. Geers was 41 — more than 20 years younger than normal — when diagnosed with ovarian cancer Feb. 13, 2021.

Conquering ovarian cancer

By Burton Cole FALMOUTH — As a busy mom to three active teenagers on top of her career at the Kentucky Farm Bureau, Miranda Geers thought the abdominal bloating and pressure was because of her schedule, not ovarian cancer.“I attributed this to our busy schedule and usually crappy diet.
“Someone come get this sweet baby. She doesn’t deserve to be in the shelter.”

“Someone come get this sweet baby. She doesn’t deserve to be in the shelter.”

CREATURE FEATURE

Creature Feature runs every other week 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.
Capes swirl at Broken Arrow Farm as the superheroes dance. Photos courtesy of Abram Crozier

Capes swirl at Broken Arrow Farm as the superheroes dance. Photos courtesy of Abram Crozier

Heroes Shine

Capes and masks abounded Friday night at Broken Arrow Farm, 878 Davis Road, Falmouth, for the annual Night to Shine prom for people with special needs. This year’s theme was superheroes. The complimentary event is sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation and hosted by local churches around the world.
The historic brick building at Second and Maple streets in Falmouth received heavy damages in a Jan. 27 fire was the city's first jail in the early 1800s. It was boarded up over the weekend. Harold Macallister, who was buying the house from his brother Gary, who lived there, said he didn’t know if the building could be saved. Photo by Burton Cole.

The historic brick building at Second and Maple streets in Falmouth received heavy damages in a Jan. 27 fire was the city's first jail in the early 1800s. It was boarded up over the weekend. Harold Macallister, who was buying the house from his brother Gary, who lived there, said he didn’t know if the building could be saved. Photo by Burton Cole.

Burned house was city’s first jail

By Jim ThaxtonFALMOUTH — The historic, brick home on the northwest corner of Maple and Second streets that served as the city’s first jail has been boarded up after a fire last week that gutted the first floor and severely damaged the second.
The Falmouth Outlook achieved first place in General Excellence for both news content and advertising design in the annual Kentucky Press Association Excellence in Kentucky Awards.

The Falmouth Outlook achieved first place in General Excellence for both news content and advertising design in the annual Kentucky Press Association Excellence in Kentucky Awards.

Outlook brings home 44 awards in state newspaper contest

Staff reportAs reported last week in a short story on deadline, the Falmouth Outlook was awarded first place in General Excellence for both editorial content and advertising design in the Kentucky Press Association 2024 Newspaper Excellence in Kentucky Awards.
Caleb Biddle, left, was named Snowball Dance King, and Kree Brewer as queen of the annual Pendleton County High School Snowball Dance, held Saturday.

Caleb Biddle, left, was named Snowball Dance King, and Kree Brewer as queen of the annual Pendleton County High School Snowball Dance, held Saturday.

Snowball Royalty

Caleb Biddle was named Snowball Dance King, and Kree Brewer as queen of the annual Pendleton County High School Snowball Dance, held Saturday. The dance was sponsored by the PCHS Cheer Team, which uses the money raised to pay for extra training and regional, state and national competitions.
Pastor Darren Edwards, standing, addresses members, family and friends during a celebration on Jan. 19. The church was established Dec. 28, 1799, at the home of Brother Beuthel Riggs. Photo by Nila Harris.

Pastor Darren Edwards, standing, addresses members, family and friends during a celebration on Jan. 19. The church was established Dec. 28, 1799, at the home of Brother Beuthel Riggs. Photo by Nila Harris.

Church celebrates 225 years

By Nila Harris CALIFORNIA, Ky. — On Jan. 19, First Twelve Mile Baptist Church celebrated its 225th year anniversary and formally welcomed its new pastor, Darren Edwards, and his wife, Mary.The celebration, postponed from Jan.
Mason Scheider

Mason Scheider

Sailor takes flight

Mason Scheider, an Aviation Structural Mechanic (Safety Equipment) Second Class in the United States Navy, has been recognized as the 2024 Sailor of the Year for the VAW-113 Black Eagles Squadron. The Black Eagles Squadron flies the E-2 Hawkeye, a turboprop airborne and control aircraft.