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Lab terrier mix, Odi

Lab terrier mix, Odi

CREATURE FEATURE

News Staff
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Creature Feature runs every other week 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.
Grizzly needs a home who is patient enough to work with him.

Grizzly needs a home who is patient enough to work with him.

CREATURE FEATURE

News Staff
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Creature Feature runs every other week 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.
At its Sept. 15 meeting, the Pendleton County School Board honored its FFA students’ achievements at the Kentucky State Fair. From left are board members Kevin Barnard, Amber Beebe, Laura Schack and Cheri Griffin, and FFA members TJ Weinel and Klaber Wolfe. Photo by Burton Cole.

At its Sept. 15 meeting, the Pendleton County School Board honored its FFA students’ achievements at the Kentucky State Fair. From left are board members Kevin Barnard, Amber Beebe, Laura Schack and Cheri Griffin, and FFA members TJ Weinel and Klaber Wolfe. Photo by Burton Cole.

Pendleton schools building own tennis courts

News Staff
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
By Burton Cole BUTLER — The new tennis courts behind Sharp Middle School won’t cost as much as originally expected.Pendleton County School District Superintendent Joe Buerkley told the Board of Education at its Sept.
Hobo is a longtime resident who deserves a place to be spoiled and loved. He’s a great dog who loves toys and to romp around and play.

Hobo is a longtime resident who deserves a place to be spoiled and loved. He’s a great dog who loves toys and to romp around and play.

CREATURE FEATURE

News Staff
Monday, September 8, 2025
Creature Feature runs every other week 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.
Deputy Kyle Florer

Deputy Kyle Florer

Former city officer hurt in shooting

News Staff
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
By Burton Cole WALTON — A former Falmouth police officer was one of two Boone County sheriff’s deputies wounded in a shooting Thursday night.Kyle Florer, 30, of Falmouth, was listed in stable condition Friday in the University of Cincinnati Medical Center.
David O'Hara

David O'Hara

Falmouth man charged with murder

News Staff
Thursday, August 28, 2025
By Burton Cole FALMOUTH — A Falmouth man is being held on a $1 million bond on the capital murder charge in the Aug. 3 stabbing death of Donna Gibson, 53, of Demossville.
Diesel is a good boy. His friend that he came in with was adopted but Diesel hasn’t yet. Please, someone give this sweet boy a chance.

Diesel is a good boy. His friend that he came in with was adopted but Diesel hasn’t yet. Please, someone give this sweet boy a chance.

CREATURE FEATURE

News Staff
Monday, July 14, 2025
Creature Feature runs every other week 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.
Former Falmouth man retires from Air Force

Former Falmouth man retires from Air Force

Former Falmouth man retires from Air Force

News Staff
Monday, July 7, 2025
By Nila Harris WALTON — Ryan Moore, formerly of Falmouth, retired from the U.S. Air Force after 23 1/2 years of service.Moore, a 1996 Pendleton County High School graduate, signed up for the Air Force in December 2001 after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorists attack on the United States.
Verst selected as 2025 "Miss 10th Region"

Verst selected as 2025 "Miss 10th Region"

Verst selected as 2025 "Miss 10th Region"

News Staff
Monday, July 7, 2025
By Sam McClanahan & Will Jones/10thRegion.com Pendleton County's Madison Verst has been selected as the 10thRegion.com "Miss 10th Region" award. She becomes the second annual recipient of this honor.This award goes to a graduating senior who excels in multiple sports.
Falmouth City police who were awarded commendation medals and citations from police Chief Marty Hart, right, during a City Council meeting last Thursday for their actions during a May 17 rolling shootout between the passengers in two vehicles were, from left, Assistant Chief Nick Timon, Officer Matthew Campbell, Sgt. Ken Hall and Sgt. Brody Schmeing, Not pictured are officers Shy Thompson and Kyle Florer. Photo by Jim Thaxton.

Falmouth City police who were awarded commendation medals and citations from police Chief Marty Hart, right, during a City Council meeting last Thursday for their actions during a May 17 rolling shootout between the passengers in two vehicles were, from left, Assistant Chief Nick Timon, Officer Matthew Campbell, Sgt. Ken Hall and Sgt. Brody Schmeing, Not pictured are officers Shy Thompson and Kyle Florer. Photo by Jim Thaxton.

Police commended for heroic actions

News Staff
Monday, July 7, 2025
By Jim Thaxton FALMOUTH — Six city police offers were commended during the July 3 Falmouth City Council meeting for their actions during a May 17 shootout on city streets, and two officers were awarded medals for life-saving action during a May 3 fire.
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