25 Years Ago - Feb/March, 1996
Billy Dennie, a professional truck driver, from Falmouth has driven one million miles without an accident. It takes the average motorist 50 years to accomplish this feat, but Dennie did it in Kellie Jo Kelschjust under 10. Dennie is a driver for Roadway Express, Inc.
PCHS’s Academic Team finishes first in district Governor’s Cup. The Quick Recall team consisting of Rich Bishop, Betsy Combs, Gerry Tolbert,Katie Mains, Shahanna Colvin, Josh Schultz, Jessica Lovelace, and Mike Espalage, finished in first place. The Future Problem Solving team, consisting of Jay Blau, Kassie Adams, Paul Speros, and Shannon Pugh, finished in second place.
FFA news- Clay Sullivan was installed as the ‘95-’96 State Vice President. Amber Fogle assumed the duties of regional president. She is only the second female to hold the post in this region. Andy Tackett was recognizrd as the regional winner in the Sheep Production and Regional Star Farmer.
Fifth Third Bank’s Athletes of the Week- Kellie Jo Kelsch and Jennifer King.
Kentucky ranked Number 1 after defeating Alabama and Florida and UMass upset by George Washington.
Pendleton County Wildcats win District beating Bracken County 81-75. Starting in ‘96-’97 the district will change to Pendleton, Bracken, Campbell, Brossart, and Silver Grove.
Ladycats are Runner-Ups in District losing to Bracken 55-50
50 Years Ago - Feb/March, 1971
A rabid fox was found in South Pendleton County, residents are urged to be on the lookout for others in the community.
Dr. Robert Tackett of Falmouth has closed his office in the Farm Bureau Building due to economic conditions and that he had better offers.
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Dryer of Gardnersville lost their home and all furnishings around 10 p.m. on Friday, February 19.
The 38th District Basketball Tournament was held at Deming High School, March 4-6.
Mrs. Leatha Tackett Workman aged 72 years, wife of Robert Workman passed away on Tuesday, February 16 at the Pendleton County Hospital.
Mr. and Mrs. B. Nichols are entertaining a new son, Steven Bradley. He was born February 22 weighing 6 pound and 15 ounces. He is being welcomed home by his sister Kathy Lynn.
75 Years Ago - Feb/March, 1946
Pollard G. Randall, aged 83, operator of a blacksmith shop at Claryville since 1891, passed away Friday, February 15, 1946.
Henry Sherman Tomlin, son of E. B. and Sarah Tomlin, was born near Falmouth on January 15, 1888 and passed away February 5, 1946 at his home.
The Morgan Raiders handed the Falmouth Red Devils a stunning 32- 30 setback Friday night on the Morgan floor in an overtime affair.
A. Tucker has purchased a seven room house on Robbins Street from Mr. and Mrs. Labe Rice.
The Rice Motor Co. of Falmouth of which Clarence Rice is the proprietor, is now manufacturing his new rebuilt water pumps for all makes and models of automobiles in the Schaning Building on Main Street next to the Slater Shoe Shop.
Mrs. Nancy Crout, aged 83 years, widow of W. H. Crout, conductor on the Louisville and Nashville Railroad for 40 years, and formerly of Butler passed awayvat her home on February 10.
100 Years Ago - February, 1921
The Falmouth loose leaf tobacco market took an upward tendency on Monday and Tuesday and the prices on all grades show considerable strength over the previous week, The general for the first two days this week was around $15.
The Lexington tobacco market sold 5,510,330 pounds at an average of $13.11 per hundred.
Mrs. Mary Eliza Plukett of this county passed away February 19 at the home of her son, Soldon Plukett.
Mary L. Fryer was born on Flour Creek, Pendleton County, on July 3, 1836, and passed away February 2, 1921.
Talk about your proud papas- we saw one last week almost as buoyant as a balloon. The happy dad could not hide his felicitous condition. the occassion of it all was the 10 pound boy, born on the evening of the 10th at the home of A. C. Hall and christened Aris Clifton Hall. The happy farmer may pull through.