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Pictured from left are Tami Vater, Pendleton County economic and tourism development director; Randy Wells, Pendleton County Chamber; Lindsey Stone, Hannah Gaunce and Patience Cooper, medical assistants; Kacey Tucker, business development manager; Dr. Steven Neus; Angela Phelps, LPN, clinic supervisor; Ryan McCandless, patient access; Daniel Klaber, advanced practice registered nurse; Melissa Slade, rural health clinics manager; and Neil Belcher, chamber president.

Pictured from left are Tami Vater, Pendleton County economic and tourism development director; Randy Wells, Pendleton County Chamber; Lindsey Stone, Hannah Gaunce and Patience Cooper, medical assistants; Kacey Tucker, business development manager; Dr. Steven Neus; Angela Phelps, LPN, clinic supervisor; Ryan McCandless, patient access; Daniel Klaber, advanced practice registered nurse; Melissa Slade, rural health clinics manager; and Neil Belcher, chamber president.

Business of the month

News Staff
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
The Pendleton County Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month for December is HMH Primary Care, 1102 W. Shelby St., Falmouth. The practice opened in July 2022 and is part of Harrison Memorial Hospital in Cynthiana.
Pendleton County High School’s Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps perform a wreath-laying ceremony, paying tribute to veterans past and present, during a dinner the school district put on on Veterans Day last week for the servicemen and women of the community.

Pendleton County High School’s Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps perform a wreath-laying ceremony, paying tribute to veterans past and present, during a dinner the school district put on on Veterans Day last week for the servicemen and women of the community.

Honoring veterans

News Staff
Monday, November 17, 2025
By Nila Harris FALMOUTH — All four schools in the Pendleton County School District honored military veterans of the community veterans last Tuesday, Nov. 11, at Pendleton County High School.
Leslie Wolfe Jr., son of Leslie Sr. and Pearl Wolfe, was in the Navy, stationed in Illinois and stationed in the Philippines during World War II.

Leslie Wolfe Jr., son of Leslie Sr. and Pearl Wolfe, was in the Navy, stationed in Illinois and stationed in the Philippines during World War II.

Family legacy of military service

News Staff
Monday, November 17, 2025
Paul A. Wolfe of Falmouth says he is part of a legacy of military veterans.His grandparents, Pendleton County residents Lance and Lucy Wolfe, had eight grandsons and one great-grandson, all from Pendleton, who served, of which he is one.“Dad had five boys and not girls,” Wolfe said.
Veterans Day

Veterans Day

Veterans know the cost of peace

News Staff
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
By I. Scott Tackett There are two kinds of silence that follow war.One is the silence of the fallen — the kind that hovers over graves and folded flags.
Pendleton County Retired and Senior Volunteer Program members worked a service project Monday morning with Disabled American Veterans, affixing 3,000 forget-me-knots to thank-you cards to be mailed to veterans. Today, Nov. 11, is Veterans Day, a day to honor veterans of the United States Armed Forces. Photo by Lisa Wiggins.

Pendleton County Retired and Senior Volunteer Program members worked a service project Monday morning with Disabled American Veterans, affixing 3,000 forget-me-knots to thank-you cards to be mailed to veterans. Today, Nov. 11, is Veterans Day, a day to honor veterans of the United States Armed Forces. Photo by Lisa Wiggins.

Veterans Day 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
By Sen. ShelleyFunke Frommeyer Each Nov. 11, we pause to honor those who have stepped forward to serve our country in uniform. Veterans Day is a time for gratitude, reflection and recognition.It is more than a date on the calendar or a patriotic tradition.
Gabby Flynn of Falmouth dressed up her Superbaby Alora, 8 months old, for her first trick-or-treating experience.

Gabby Flynn of Falmouth dressed up her Superbaby Alora, 8 months old, for her first trick-or-treating experience.

Cute ghouls and colorful goblins

News Staff
Monday, November 3, 2025
If you opened your door Halloween night, you may have seen these costumed characters holding out bags or buckets while yelling, “Trick or treat!”
Sen. Greg Elkins, R-Winchester, left, and Rep. Mark Hart, R-Falmouth, tell the Interim Joint Committee on State Government Oct. 21 about their plans to file legislation to remove the state mandate for water fluoridation in 2026.

Sen. Greg Elkins, R-Winchester, left, and Rep. Mark Hart, R-Falmouth, tell the Interim Joint Committee on State Government Oct. 21 about their plans to file legislation to remove the state mandate for water fluoridation in 2026.

Hart to revive bill to kill mandated fluoride in drinking water

News Staff
Monday, October 27, 2025
Capitol Update FRANKFORT —  Two Kentucky lawmakers are hoping 2026 will be the year a bill to remove the state mandate for fluoride in Kentucky’s drinking water crosses the finish line.Rep.
Getting the forms in place are, from left, Patrick Clore, Barth Johnson, Jerry Miller and Darryl Ammerman.

Getting the forms in place are, from left, Patrick Clore, Barth Johnson, Jerry Miller and Darryl Ammerman.

Boo! Clubs tackle treat

News Staff
Monday, October 27, 2025
By Tami VaterPendleton Co. TourismBUTLER — The Falmouth Rotary and Butler Lions clubs joined forces to launch the first phase of The Boo Project, a community initiative honoring environmental stewardship and expanding public access to the Licking River.
Joseph Williams hangs a new flag at Veterans Park in Falmouth

Joseph Williams hangs a new flag at Veterans Park in Falmouth

Volunteers spruce up Veterans Park

News Staff
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
By Nila Harris FALMOUTH — Gary Hicks, financial representative for WoodmenLife, organized a group of volunteers to make renovations Sept. 27 at the Veterans Park on Woodson Road at the corner of Rigg Street.
Logan Hayslette

Logan Hayslette

PCHS junior earns spot in international karate event

News Staff
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
By Nila Harris FALMOUTH — Pendleton County High School junior Logan Hayslette has “earned the opportunity of a lifetime,” said his mother, Beekee Hayslette. The 16-year-old recently qualified for the 2025 World Karate and Kickboxing Championships.The competition will take place Oct.
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