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The cleanup crew included, back row from left, Anthony Barlow, Tevin Mudd, Sadie Turner, Randy Wells and Dustin Robbins, and front row, Ronnie Mudd, Selena Mudd, Karen Davis and Janice Polley. Photo by Sam McClanahan.

The cleanup crew included, back row from left, Anthony Barlow, Tevin Mudd, Sadie Turner, Randy Wells and Dustin Robbins, and front row, Ronnie Mudd, Selena Mudd, Karen Davis and Janice Polley. Photo by Sam McClanahan.

Volunteers clean ball fields after flood

News Staff
Monday, April 21, 2025
Members of the Pendleton County Recreation Board members as well as other local volunteers came to the rescue of the athletic park in Falmouth April 15.The recreation program put out the word on social media and asked for those that were available to come if they wanted to help.
Brothers Matthew, left, Jason and Bryan Muehlenkamp, owners of Paragon Metal Fabricators in Erlanger, meet Friday morning with employees of the closed Hammer Strength factory in Falmouth to discuss expanding Paragon into the Hammer Strength building and the job opportunities the move will create. Photo by Tami Vater.

Brothers Matthew, left, Jason and Bryan Muehlenkamp, owners of Paragon Metal Fabricators in Erlanger, meet Friday morning with employees of the closed Hammer Strength factory in Falmouth to discuss expanding Paragon into the Hammer Strength building and the job opportunities the move will create. Photo by Tami Vater.

New strength

News Staff
Monday, April 14, 2025
By Burton Coleand Team Kentucky FALMOUTH — Paragon Metal Fabricators is moving into the closed Hammer Strength building and plans to retain many of the employees.The deal has been in the works for months.
Who’s looking for a big fella? At only 3 to 4 months old and this big already, Victor’s going to be HUGE. He’s a sweet puppy, food-motivated, and available for adoption at the Pendleton County Animal Shelter.

Who’s looking for a big fella? At only 3 to 4 months old and this big already, Victor’s going to be HUGE. He’s a sweet puppy, food-motivated, and available for adoption at the Pendleton County Animal Shelter.

CREATURE FEATURE

News Staff
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Contact the shelter at 859-472-5400 or stop in at the shelter at 1314 Bryan Griffin Road, Butler.
The Pendleton County Chamber of Commerce recognized the Three Rivers District Health Department as its Business of the Month for April. At left is Tami Vater, Pendleton County director of development and tourism. At right is Gary Hicks, Chamber president. Three Rivers staff includes, front row from left, Natasha Trauth, Kailee Workman, Emily Crittendon and Linde Eaton; middle row, Becky Messmer, Korynn Marshall and Abigail Henderson; and back row, Justin Pittman and Tammy Thompson. Projects for Three Rivers

The Pendleton County Chamber of Commerce recognized the Three Rivers District Health Department as its Business of the Month for April. At left is Tami Vater, Pendleton County director of development and tourism. At right is Gary Hicks, Chamber president. Three Rivers staff includes, front row from left, Natasha Trauth, Kailee Workman, Emily Crittendon and Linde Eaton; middle row, Becky Messmer, Korynn Marshall and Abigail Henderson; and back row, Justin Pittman and Tammy Thompson. Projects for Three Rivers

Chamber of Commerce Business of the month

News Staff
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
The Pendleton County Chamber of Commerce recognized the Three Rivers District Health Department as its Business of the Month for April. At left is Tami Vater, Pendleton County director of development and tourism. At right is Gary Hicks, Chamber president.
Thomas said he learned a lot about patience and consistency while training Rosie. This pony brought Thomas 13 out of 14 championship buckles he earned in 2024 and will also race with Thomas at the event. Photos courtesy of Sammy Taylor.

Thomas said he learned a lot about patience and consistency while training Rosie. This pony brought Thomas 13 out of 14 championship buckles he earned in 2024 and will also race with Thomas at the event. Photos courtesy of Sammy Taylor.

Galloping to the world competition

News Staff
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
By Nila HarrisBUTLER — Harland Thomas has been barrel racing since he was 4 years old. Now, at 10, Thomas has qualified for the NBHA Youth World Championship on not one, but two horses.
Sam Bryant of Falmouth grooves with a celebratory dance after scoring a basket during the Special Olympics state basketball tournament this month in Louisville. “His celebration dances are the best,” coach Beverly Bass said.

Sam Bryant of Falmouth grooves with a celebratory dance after scoring a basket during the Special Olympics state basketball tournament this month in Louisville. “His celebration dances are the best,” coach Beverly Bass said.

Falmouth hoopster competes in state Special Olympics tournament

News Staff
Monday, March 17, 2025
By Nila Harris Falmouth resident Sam Bryant played in the State Special Olympics Basketball tournament March 8 and 9 at MidAmerica Sports Complex in Louisville, where his team took the silver medal.
The shelter says, “Prince is just a very playful boy. He plays with other dogs and loves toys.” A heeler mix, Prince weighs 40 pounds and is 1 to 2 years old.

The shelter says, “Prince is just a very playful boy. He plays with other dogs and loves toys.” A heeler mix, Prince weighs 40 pounds and is 1 to 2 years old.

CREATURE FEATURE

News Staff
Monday, March 10, 2025
Creature Feature runs twice monthly featuring some of the dogs available for adoption at the Pendleton County Animal Shelter.“Please take a moment and look at all the dogs we have up for adoption and see if you could open your heart to adopt a new family member.
A tap and tubing is seen from one of the Faith Acres Farm maple trees.

A tap and tubing is seen from one of the Faith Acres Farm maple trees.

Sap season

News Staff
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
By Burton ColeBUTLER — Andrew Darnell hoisted his young son James above and away from the clouds of steam. The vantage point allowed the boy to look down on the pans of boiling sap in Jeff Pettit’s sugar shack at Faith Acres Farm.
Seated, from left, are Rotarian Dan Woodhead, Adyson, Natalie and Rotarian Darryl Ammerman. Standing are Superintendent Joe Buerkley, Rotarians Neil Belcher, Mary Edith Hillemeyer and Duke Hamilton, and high school Principal Chad Simms. Photo by Burton Cole.

Seated, from left, are Rotarian Dan Woodhead, Adyson, Natalie and Rotarian Darryl Ammerman. Standing are Superintendent Joe Buerkley, Rotarians Neil Belcher, Mary Edith Hillemeyer and Duke Hamilton, and high school Principal Chad Simms. Photo by Burton Cole.

'Linda’s Legacy'

News Staff
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
The Falmouth Rotary presented its spring Linda’s Legacy scholarships last week to two Pendleton County High School seniors, Adyson Dotson and Natalie Cummins.
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