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John Morgen

John Morgen

Pendleton man keeps in tune with dream

By Jemi Chew John Morgen Nordheim, a Pendleton native and 2011 Pendleton County High School graduate, works a regular nine-to-five job as a sales representative for Ohio Cat.
Butler water rates set for 3% increase

Butler water rates set for 3% increase

Butler water rates set for 3% increase

By Nila Harris BUTLER — City Council announced that there will be a 3% rate increase for water and sewage within the city, and a 25% rate increase for sewage for residential and commercial businesses from Highway 27 into Butler.
Lisa Houchen sits in the department store in Falmouth that's been part of Pendleton County history for more than a century. The store has closed and Houchen has retired from the family store. “You grow up on a farm, you learn how to do farm things,” Lisa said. “I grew up in a store so that was what I knew to grow up to do.” Photo by Jemi Chew.

Lisa Houchen sits in the department store in Falmouth that's been part of Pendleton County history for more than a century. The store has closed and Houchen has retired from the family store. “You grow up on a farm, you learn how to do farm things,” Lisa said. “I grew up in a store so that was what I knew to grow up to do.” Photo by Jemi Chew.

End of an Era

By Jemi Chew FALMOUTH — Houchen’s closed the door on a long legacy and history on Friday, which was the last day the store was open in Falmouth after more than 100 years of service to the community.Houchen’s started with Clark Houchen in 1923 as a furnishing and dry cleaning store.
New deputy sheriff

New deputy sheriff

New deputy sheriff

Dillon Webster, left, is welcomed by Pendleton County Sheriff Jared Brewer last Monday after Webster was sworn in as the newest deputy. Webster was raised in Pendleton County and is a graduate of Pendleton County High School. He is married to Mallory Webster and has two children.
The 2024  Cincinnati  Upstander Awards

The 2024 Cincinnati Upstander Awards

Jemi spills the beans on…

A week ago, I went to a fancy, gala-style event in Cincinnati on a Sunday night to support Barth Johnson and Boo Singleton of the Butler Lions Club, who were part of 27 finalists nominated for the Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center Upstander Awards.
Angela Carlisle of DeMossville signs copies of her novel “Secondary Target,” which is set in Pendleton County, at at Logos Christian Bookstore in Alexandria. Photo courtesy of Angela Carlisle.

Angela Carlisle of DeMossville signs copies of her novel “Secondary Target,” which is set in Pendleton County, at at Logos Christian Bookstore in Alexandria. Photo courtesy of Angela Carlisle.

Target: Pendleton

By Burton ColeDEMOSSVILLE — Angela Carlisle meant to set her debut novel in Falmouth.“I really enjoy books set in small towns,” the DeMossville woman said. “I figured out early on I wanted it to be here.
Pendleton County High School graduate Vincent Nocero plays with his band Emma’s Room. From left are Owen McCormick, Jacob Record, Nocero and Nolan Williams. Photo courtesy of Vincent Nocero.

Pendleton County High School graduate Vincent Nocero plays with his band Emma’s Room. From left are Owen McCormick, Jacob Record, Nocero and Nolan Williams. Photo courtesy of Vincent Nocero.

Nocero expresses life through songs

By Jemi ChewFALMOUTH — Vincent Nocero previously appeared in the pages of the Outlook for his time on the Pendleton County High School football and tennis teams.Now, he quips, he’s back in the Outlook making his debut as a musician.

Jemi spills the beans on…

I have only been in Falmouth for around four weeks now, but I would already like to call it a second home. I have met so many amazing people who invest so much into the community and who have been gracious in giving me their time and allowing me to write their stories.
Pendleton County High School Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps cadets, from left, Sierra Deatherage, Catalina Furman and Georgia Oliver prepare to place a wreath in honor of fallen military personnel during Memorial Day ceremonies May 26 outside the Hardin Browning American Legion Post 109 in Falmouth. A severe storm that moved in that afternoon shortened the outdoor services, and the rest of the program, including the keynote address by Evan Meyer, pastor of Antioch Mills Christian Church, was mo

Pendleton County High School Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps cadets, from left, Sierra Deatherage, Catalina Furman and Georgia Oliver prepare to place a wreath in honor of fallen military personnel during Memorial Day ceremonies May 26 outside the Hardin Browning American Legion Post 109 in Falmouth. A severe storm that moved in that afternoon shortened the outdoor services, and the rest of the program, including the keynote address by Evan Meyer, pastor of Antioch Mills Christian Church, was mo

Memorial Day 2024

Dozens of people gathered May 26 outside the Hardin Browning American Legion Post 109 in Falmouth for the annual Memorial Day ceremonies. The program outdoors was rearranged and abbreviated because of an oncoming severe rainstorm. The program was finished inside the post. Photos by Burton Cole