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Impeachment appealed

News Staff
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
By Carolyn Reid FALMOUTH — Impeached mayor Sebastian Ernst arrived in court March 6 in order to file an appeal that would, if granted, possibly allow him to be reinstated to Falmouth as the mayor.No decision was rendered during that time.Circuit Judge Jay Delaney heard the case.

LIGHTS OUT!

News Staff
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
By Burton Cole FALMOUTH — A broken crossarm on a utility pole in a remote area south of town caused a power outage that kept the city and southern Pendleton County in the dark for more than 12 hours Friday.The massive outage began about 5 a.m.
Broadbent Wildlife Sanctuary rehabilitation specialist Christy Hurt examines the eagle that was rescued from Reservoir Hill in Falmouth. The injured bird was first spotted by passers-by a week ago, but by the time it was finally able to be rescued, it was too starved, dehydrated and hurt to survive. Photos courtesy Pendleton County Animal Control Officer John Bloomfield

Broadbent Wildlife Sanctuary rehabilitation specialist Christy Hurt examines the eagle that was rescued from Reservoir Hill in Falmouth. The injured bird was first spotted by passers-by a week ago, but by the time it was finally able to be rescued, it was too starved, dehydrated and hurt to survive. Photos courtesy Pendleton County Animal Control Officer John Bloomfield

Rescue too late for hurt eagle

News Staff
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
By Carolyn Reid FALMOUTH — Wildlife is not normally Animal Control Officer John Bloomfield’s gig, but last Thursday, he was as concerned as everyone else about a raptor that was injured, ill and stranded on Reservoir Hill.

Fire department gets a home

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
By Carolyn Reid FALMOUTH — Judge/Executive David Fields broke a tie last Tuesday as the court returned from closed session to vote on the purchase of land that will be the site of the county fire department.

3 months, 3 fire chiefs

News Staff
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
By Carolyn Reid FALMOUTH — The sudden resignation of Travis Reis at the Falmouth City Council caucus last Tuesday night led to a special meeting Thursday evening to appoint a new chief. Mayor Luke Price called everyone together to confirm his candidate, John Lucas.

Former mayor Ernst appeals impeachment

News Staff
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
By Carolyn Reid Sebastian Ernst filed an appeal of his impeachment that removed him from the office of mayor Jan. 2 of this year. The action was taken Feb. 1, the last day of the 30-day deadline to appeal.
Carolyn Reid

Carolyn Reid

Retiring, but...not going away

News Staff
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
By Carolyn Reid   What few people know about me is that I actually tried for a position at the Kentucky Post way back when. It was a keyboarding position, I admit, but my hope was to get experience in newswriting.
New Outlook Editor, Burton Cole

New Outlook Editor, Burton Cole

New editor joins Outlook

News Staff
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Award-winning journalist and columnist Burton Cole has accepted the position of editor of The Outlook. His humor column, “Life in the Cole Bin,” has appeared in The Outlook for the past year.
Chase is up for adoption at the Pendleton Co. Animal Shelter

Chase is up for adoption at the Pendleton Co. Animal Shelter

CREATURE FEATURE

News Staff
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Creature Feature is run twice monthly featuring some of the wonderful dogs available for adoption at the Pendleton County Animal Shelter. Please contact them at 859-472-5400 to inquire about adding a fur baby to your family. They are located at 1314 Bryan Griffin Road in Butler.
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