LIGHTS OUT!

By Burton Cole FALMOUTH — A broken crossarm on a utility pole in a remote area south of town caused a power outage that kept the city and southern Pendleton County in the dark for more than 12 hours Friday.The massive outage began about 5 a.m.

Former Pendleton surveyor celebrates 95 years with family

By Steve Flairty GRANTS LICK — A few Saturdays ago, Suzanne and I traveled to the Grant’s Lick area, in the southern part of Campbell County, for a surprise celebration for “Uncle Howard” Johnston’s 95th birthday.

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Hunters feed the hungry

KHFH   Kentucky Hunters for the Hungry is a charitable volunteer run organization comprised of responsible hunters and conservationist who encourage hunters to harvest and donate deer each season.

Week 7 of the 2024 Legislative Session

Legislative update from Sen. Shelley Funke Frommeyer   Having surpassed the midpoint of the 2024 Regular Session, it’s a pivotal time to reflect and renew our dedication to our legislative responsibilities.

Hart anti-vaping bill passes committee

Capitol Update   FRANKFORT  — Vaping among teens is a serious public health concern for many in Kentucky, but House Bill 142 is seeking to combat the trend. Rep. Mark Hart, R-Falmouth, is the primary sponsor of the bill.

Foster board needs volunteers

FRANKFORT — Citizen Foster Care Review Boards in 69 counties — including Pendleton — need volunteers to review the cases of local children in foster care and make recommendations, according to the Administrative Office of the Courts.