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10/31/23

10/31/23

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Corrections to the Oct. 24 edition

CORRECTIONS FROM 10/24/23 EDITION OF THE FALMOUTH OUTLOOK   • In last week's edition, the front page story, "Federal investigation pending after domestic violence call takes turn," the article said Officer Brody Schmeng was called to Wells Open Air Market by dispatch.
Nymphs, pictured on the right, resemble a cross between a beetle and a ladybug. Nymphs can be red, as is pictured, or black with similar detail. The adult spotted lanternfly is pictured on the left. Its wings in this photo are folded. All photos are from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.

Nymphs, pictured on the right, resemble a cross between a beetle and a ladybug. Nymphs can be red, as is pictured, or black with similar detail. The adult spotted lanternfly is pictured on the left. Its wings in this photo are folded. All photos are from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.

Invasive spotted lanternfly seen in Lexington

By Carolyn Reid Pendleton County Cooperative Extension Office released an announcement on Facebook last week that the spotted lanternfly was in Kentucky. The pest had been seen in Lexington. That is too close for extension agent Lindie Huffman.
PCHS principal Tony Dietrich, Rotarians Patrick Clore,  Mary Woodhead Hillemeyer, Dan Woodhead, PC Superintendent Joe Buerkley, Rotarian Darryl Ammerman, PCHS Seniors Alliyah Webster and Emily Jodrey, Rotarians Janice and Owen Collins.

PCHS principal Tony Dietrich, Rotarians Patrick Clore, Mary Woodhead Hillemeyer, Dan Woodhead, PC Superintendent Joe Buerkley, Rotarian Darryl Ammerman, PCHS Seniors Alliyah Webster and Emily Jodrey, Rotarians Janice and Owen Collins.

Falmouth Rotary Club Awards Scholarships

The Falmouth Rotary Club presented two PCHS Seniors with the Linda Legacy Scholarship. The Linda Legacy Scholarship was set up in memory of Linda Sue Morris Thornton, who was active in Rotary, the community, and the PC school system.
Bill Smallwood, Ron Said, Mike Martin, and Darrin Brown on a search mission in the boat donated by Falmouth, MA.

Bill Smallwood, Ron Said, Mike Martin, and Darrin Brown on a search mission in the boat donated by Falmouth, MA.

Traveling Back…with PC Search and Rescue

By Nila Harris The Flood of 1997 devastated our community, but it also caused a birth—Pendleton County Search and Rescue, Inc was formed in response to this catastrophe.  It was March 1, 1997, and it rained as if it was never going to stop. WCPO.
Blumberg puts finishing touches on the Golden Spike Monument

Blumberg puts finishing touches on the Golden Spike Monument

Local sculptor, Blumberg, creates National Monument

By Nila Harris In an art studio in western Pendleton County, a national treasure was created. Artist/sculptor Douwe Blumberg and his team created a 43-foot-tall golden spike to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the transcontinental railroad.
Butler Christian Church, Disciples of Christ

Butler Christian Church, Disciples of Christ

New Minister Happy to Make Pendleton County His Home

By Nila Harris    As a commissioned minister through the Disciples of Christ, Lexington regional office, Carey McGuire has served different churches in Kentucky. As a commissioned minister, he “helps churches find a pastor” and fills the pulpit, as needed.
Friday the 13th was a lucky day for the  Pendleton County Fiscal Court

Friday the 13th was a lucky day for the Pendleton County Fiscal Court

Friday the 13th was a lucky day for the Pendleton County Fiscal Court

By Janet Scanlon Brandon Lachner, regional Vice President, Great Lakes area, along with Brad Eden, GM Butler, Nathan Hatfield, GM Bakery Feeds, and Joe Harrison, GM of JG Manufacturing,w presented the Court with a donation of $10,000 towards the plans for the new fire department.
Officer Brody Schmeng stands by the table displaying the money that was secured from the subject as he was brought into the station after a domestic violence call.

Officer Brody Schmeng stands by the table displaying the money that was secured from the subject as he was brought into the station after a domestic violence call.

Federal investigation pending after domestic violence call takes a turn

By Carolyn Reid A domestic violence call last Thursday morning led to the arrest of an unidentified man after he was discovered to have nearly $30,000 in cash in his possession with no receipts or other proof of the income.