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This drone shot from Joe Styer shows the aftermath of the storage unit where the fire started.

This drone shot from Joe Styer shows the aftermath of the storage unit where the fire started.

Storage unit explosion

News Staff
Monday, May 5, 2025
A man living at Hi & Dry Storage along U.S. High 27, south of Falmouth, suffered burns Saturday night after an explosion and fire. Pendleton County reported that the man was burned over 40 to 50 percent of his body, and was transported to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center.
Rex is on the smaller side and he’s young with a ton of energy. He just needs someone willing to spend time with him and show him the ropes. He is dog and cat selective.

Rex is on the smaller side and he’s young with a ton of energy. He just needs someone willing to spend time with him and show him the ropes. He is dog and cat selective.

CREATURE FEATURE

News Staff
Monday, April 21, 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.
Robert “Boo” Singleton

Robert “Boo” Singleton

Boo Singleton: Life and legacy celebrated

News Staff
Monday, April 14, 2025
By Nila Harris BUTLER — “As much as he did for the community, he did twice as much for us,” said Stephanie Singleton Prince said when talking about her beloved father, Robert “Boo” Singleton. Singleton, who passed away April 7 while doing one of the things he loved best — cleaning up the river.
The Falmouth Outlook's 2025 bracket challenge first place winner, Jane Wright.

The Falmouth Outlook's 2025 bracket challenge first place winner, Jane Wright.

Wright is right, wins Outlook Bracket Challenge

News Staff
Monday, April 14, 2025
By Sam McClanahan  This year's winner of The Falmouth Outlook's Bracket Challenge is Jane Wright.  Wright scored 625 points to hold off Jean Rapp, who came in second with 620 and Jeff Allen Wright, who finished third with 595.
Former Mayor, Luke Price

Former Mayor, Luke Price

Falmouth mayor resigns

News Staff
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
FALMOUTH — Luke Price has resigned as mayor of Falmouth. Police Chief Marty Hart is temporarily filling the position.In a prepared statement late Monday, Price said, “I have accepted a position in my personal career that will impact my time as mayor.
Mike Lucius captured these photos of high waters flooding Falmouth with his drone.

Mike Lucius captured these photos of high waters flooding Falmouth with his drone.

Pendleton pounded

News Staff
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
By Burton Cole This weekend’s flooding that swamped much of Pendleton County was the worst since the great flood of 1997 put about 80 percent of Falmouth under as much as 10 feet of water.
Bracket Challenge

Bracket Challenge

2025 Falmouth Outlook Bracket Challenge

News Staff
Monday, March 17, 2025
OFFICIAL RULES1) You must use the tournament bracket from inside The Falmouth Outlook. This is the official form. Other brackets will not be accepted and will be disqualified from the competition. No exceptions!The ONLY bracket accepted is this March 18, 2025 printed edition.
From left are Chamber member Randy Wells, county economic development director Tami Vater, business owner Sheila Utz and county Judge Executive David Fields. Photo courtesy of Tami Vater.

From left are Chamber member Randy Wells, county economic development director Tami Vater, business owner Sheila Utz and county Judge Executive David Fields. Photo courtesy of Tami Vater.

Chamber of Commerce business of the month

News Staff
Monday, March 10, 2025
The Pendleton County Chamber of Commerce recognized Styles 101 of 220 Matilda St., Butler, as its Business of the Month for March. Utz has been a staple in the Falmouth and Butler communities for 35 years, providing beauty and barbering services at her salon.
Pendleton County High School student Gavin Laney, left, portraying John “No More Tax Breaks” Benedict, states his case before “Kennett City Council” about why he opposes tax incentives to bring new business Plastics R Us into the city. The session Thursday in Falmouth City Council chambers was part of a Pendleton County Youth Leadership Economic Development Simulation that paired gifted students with mentors from Falmouth, the county and the state to develop more of an understanding of the process involved

Pendleton County High School student Gavin Laney, left, portraying John “No More Tax Breaks” Benedict, states his case before “Kennett City Council” about why he opposes tax incentives to bring new business Plastics R Us into the city. The session Thursday in Falmouth City Council chambers was part of a Pendleton County Youth Leadership Economic Development Simulation that paired gifted students with mentors from Falmouth, the county and the state to develop more of an understanding of the process involved

Simulation aims to develop leaders

News Staff
Monday, March 10, 2025
By Burton Cole FALMOUTH — Eleven Pendleton County High School students assumed the roles of city councilmen, business leaders and activists in an economic development simulation last week that officials hope foreshadows a bright community future.
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