City Public Works Director Gary Lea retires after 44 years

By Burton Cole FALMOUTH — His friends and co-workers painted Gary Lea as a stubborn man given to arguments — and as one of the most dependable guys they know.Lea, 61, retired last week as director of public works for the City of Falmouth.

Butler Cruise-In honors its longtime organizer

By Nila Harris BUTLER — The 32nd annual Butler Cruise-In was held on the last hot Saturday in July, and this time with twist.This year’s event was a tribute to Lions Club member Gary Veirs.

Sultry singer began at Wool Festival

Kasey Jo drops debut single, videoBy Burton Cole FORT THOMAS — Growing up in Falmouth, Kasey Jo Bishop was always singing.“I started singing with the Rick Adams Band when I was 11 or 12 years old,” she said.

FFA Leadership Camp

By Chris Thompson, FFA advisor,Thirteen Pendleton County FFA members attended the FFA Leadership Training Center July 15 to 19 in Hardinsburg.

Spreading Hope

By Jemi ChewFALMOUTH — When Tonya Sweigart was diagnosed with cancer in September last year, her childhood friend Meredith Crawford wanted to purchase something for her, but she did not know what to buy that would be meaningful or helpful.

Let it glow

By Carolyn ReidFALMOUTH — Needed: A vision; a reason; and a venueThose three elements came together in the past year to bring the Inaugural Balloons and Tunes event to the Wool Fest Grounds in Pendleton County this past weekend, and more than 3,000 people turned out on the site that is famous for...

Council considers cannabis question

By Burton Cole FALMOUTH — City Council is considering letting voters decide this fall whether they would welcome medical marijuana dispensaries into city limits.

Northern welcomes new principal

By Nila Harris BUTLER — Wesley Murray may be a new face at Northern Elementary School, but he is not new to the Pendleton County school system.