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Donald Trump

Donald Trump

It’s Trump, take 2

News Staff
Friday, November 15, 2024
By Carolyn Reid Pendleton County heavily backed President-elect Donald Trump in last week’s general election.The former president tallied more than four times the local vote than Vice President Kamala Harris, 81% to 18%, with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. scoring the other 1% in unofficial election results.
Amendment elections results

Amendment elections results

Voters split on deciding amendments

News Staff
Friday, November 15, 2024
Carolyn Reid Kentucky voters decided two proposed constitutional amendments on the general election ballot last Tuesday.Amendment 1, which passed, forbids undocumented immigrants from voting.Amendment 2, which failed, would have allowed public funds to travel with students who go to private schools.
City of Falmouth

City of Falmouth

Falmouth weighs fire service options

News Staff
Friday, November 15, 2024
By Carolyn Reid FALMOUTH — What turned out to be a short meeting of the Falmouth City Council last Thursday was not uneventful. Judge Executive David Fields answered questions regarding the county’s proposal to combine county fire services with Falmouth’s fire service.
James Mayfield and Danny Teegarden, current Hammer Strength employees, attended the career and resource expo yesterday to determine the needed educational opportunities to make them more employable. Photo courtesy of Sen. Shelley Funke Frommeyer.

James Mayfield and Danny Teegarden, current Hammer Strength employees, attended the career and resource expo yesterday to determine the needed educational opportunities to make them more employable. Photo courtesy of Sen. Shelley Funke Frommeyer.

Hammer Strength employees offered resources expo

News Staff
Monday, November 11, 2024
By Angela Billings FALMOUTH — Sen.
Medical cannabis license lottery applicants chosen.

Medical cannabis license lottery applicants chosen.

Medical cannabis licenses drawn

News Staff
Monday, November 11, 2024
Team Kentucky LOUISVILLE — Team Kentucky selected 26 applicants for medical cannabis cultivation and processor licenses in the commonwealth’s first medical cannabis license lottery last Monday at the Kentucky Lottery Corp.
Madison Verst (1) celebrates with Pendleton County High School teammate Jayla McIlvain (6) during the volleyball regional tournament last week at Bracken High School. The Ladycats made history when they picked up a first round win over the Augusta Lady Panthers. It was the first time in 11 attempts that Pendleton County picked up a win in regional action. The Ladycats lost to eventual champions Scott High School in the regional semifinal game. The Ladycats finished their volleyball season with a 22-7 record

Madison Verst (1) celebrates with Pendleton County High School teammate Jayla McIlvain (6) during the volleyball regional tournament last week at Bracken High School. The Ladycats made history when they picked up a first round win over the Augusta Lady Panthers. It was the first time in 11 attempts that Pendleton County picked up a win in regional action. The Ladycats lost to eventual champions Scott High School in the regional semifinal game. The Ladycats finished their volleyball season with a 22-7 record

Ladycats roar in regionals

News Staff
Monday, November 11, 2024
By Samantha Verst The Ladycats 2024 volleyball season has come to an end with a 22-7 record. This past week, the team competed in the 10th regional tournament and walked away having etched their way into Pendleton County volleyball history.
Bowling coaches Jude, left, and Toni Zilliox stand with Elijah Combs, center, who placed fifth last week in the Northern Kentucky Special Olympics Regional Bowling Tournament. Photo courtesy of Judy Combs.

Bowling coaches Jude, left, and Toni Zilliox stand with Elijah Combs, center, who placed fifth last week in the Northern Kentucky Special Olympics Regional Bowling Tournament. Photo courtesy of Judy Combs.

Falmouth bowler places fifth in Special Olympics tournament

News Staff
Monday, November 11, 2024
By Nila Harris FALMOUTH — After graduating from Pendleton County High School in 2020, Elijah Combs, son of Kurt and Judy Combs, Falmouth, was searching for something to do.
Oscar is just a happy guy. He’s a Husky mix so if you know the breed, you know their antics. But he’s super sweet and just needs a good home.

Oscar is just a happy guy. He’s a Husky mix so if you know the breed, you know their antics. But he’s super sweet and just needs a good home.

CREATURE FEATURE

News Staff
Monday, November 11, 2024
Creature Feature runs twice monthly featuring some of the dogs available for adoption at the Pendleton County Animal Shelter. Contact the shelter at 859-472-5400 to inquire about adding a fur baby to your family, or stop in at the shelter at 1314 Bryan Griffin Road, Butler.
Animal Control Officer checks for a microchip on a stray dog brought to the shelter.

Animal Control Officer checks for a microchip on a stray dog brought to the shelter.

Crisis point

News Staff
Monday, November 11, 2024
By Carolyn Reid BUTLER — When the Pendleton County Animal Shelter posted on Facebook that it was “on the verge of making harsh choices…,” a number of people reacted, assuming the worst at the no-kill shelter.
Pendleton County Ladycat Volleyball Team

Pendleton County Ladycat Volleyball Team

Ladycats win district championship

News Staff
Monday, November 11, 2024
By Samantha Verst The Pendleton County High School Ladycats volleyball team went into district play on a four-game winning streak last week and used that momentum to capture the 38th District title for the first time since 2012.“The one thing I have to say is wow,” coach Marian Rice said.
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