The Butler Fire Department report given by Chief David Marquardt, at the Butler City Council meeting on Monday January 7, 2013. Marquardt said the fire department had some runs to Williams Place Apartments and are working with management to set up some regulations and rules for them that must be followed.

Falmouth Assistant Chief Lt. Col. J.P. Tucker was conducting a "Walk and Talk" Patrol at Southern Elementary School, on January 11, 2013 when he was approached by school officials concerning an issue with a student. The student had made several statements to classmates about bringing a weapon to the school and shooting as many people as he could.

Dollar General Store Manager Adam Taylor said on Monday, January 14 that he was told that the new store Dollar General Market in Falmouth will open on February 1 as of now.

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A car belonging to a Campbell County resident was found in the Licking River at the Moreland curve near the intersection of KY 177 and KY 609 Highway near Butler early Saturday, January 12.

By: Roger McKinney, Reporter

County Attorney Jeff Dean gave a first reading to an ordinance, which was drafted to protect horses from neglect by irresponsible owners.

Other business conducted by the Pendleton County Fiscal Court in the January 8, 2013 meeting:

• Approved appointment of Steve Hartzel to the Joint Planning Commission.

At the end of the 2011-12 season, the 10th Region Girls Coaches Association selected into the 10th Region Hall of Fame two Ladycats. They will be honored at the Ladycats game versus Augusta on January 15 with tip off scheduled at 7:30 p.m.

Jenna Kelsch O’Hara was selected as a player for her play as point guard of the Ladycats from 1999-2004, starting on one of the best Ladycat teams in school history.

David Tackett was honored as a supporter for his 37+ years of support as a coach at the elementary, middle school and high school levels.

“Both Jenna and Mr. Tackett have been important parts of the Ladycat’s basketball history.”  PCHS Athletic Director Keith Smith commented on the selection and recognition.  “Their selection is well deserved and we are thrilled to be able to recognize them for what we already knew, they are some of the best in 10th Region basketball history.”

Earlier in the evening, the Wildcats Varsity team will host Conner in a boys game starting at 6 p.m. The Pendleton Recreation Competitive squad and the PCHS CheerCats will perform their competitive routines at halftime of the Wildcats game.

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By: Roger McKinney, Reporter

Falmouth Mayor Mark Hart presented former councilmen Stan Love and Jason Gregg with documents of accomplishment for their dedicated service to the city at the Falmouth City Council January 8, 2013 meeting. These documents included: Governor Beshear commissions declaring the two Kentucky Colonels, Proclamations of Appreciation from the city of Falmouth and Certificates of Recognition from the Kentucky State Senate and the Kentucky House of Representatives signed by Senator Katie Stine and Representative Tom McKee.

A swearing in ceremony was conducted at 3 p.m. in Kennett Tavern’s Council Chambers on Sunday, December 30, 2012. Falmouth Christian Church Pastor Rick Halcomb gave the invocation. Falmouth Mayor Mark Hart performed the swearing in of the new 2013 Falmouth City Council members.

The Pendleton County School Board held their regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, January 3. Friends, family and faculty were in attendance as Pendleton County Circuit Court Clerk Mike Reddan conducted the swearing-in ceremony for newly elected board members.

This winding lane just south of Falmouth was beautiful with all the snow hanging on the trees and the roadway covered. Photo by D. Dennie.

By Debbie Dennie, Editor

Excuse the snow pictures but due to early deadlines during the holidays for printing the newspaper we are a week behind on the snow news and even though it was so aggravating with the power outages we wanted to say a little about the beautiful wonderland the snow created.  The trees and everything else standing were beautiful weighted down with all of the snow and looked like one of those photos out of a cozy little area all glistening with the white snow that had fallen overnight. The children and one adult we know of got to make snowmen. Others stepped back in time using kerosene lamps and stoves and the big decision came when those using generators had to choose one or two things that could be hooked up to the generator. There was also a perfect opportunity to have some of the snow creme.