Pendleton County Sheriff Craig Peoples, left, Kentucky State Police Detective Chris Jaskowiak, and KSP Sgt. Bart Taylor are shown on the front porch of the residence where the shooting took place at 308 S. Liberty Street in the city of Falmouth. Photo by Jackie Vaughn.

Man shot after confrontation with Falmouth Police Officer

By Jackie Vaughn, Reporter

A local man was shot during an early morning confrontation with a Falmouth police officer on Monday, January 15.

According to reports, Officer Brian Locknane, 33, was dispatched to 308 South Liberty Street around 4:15 a.m. after neighbors in the area reported loud arguing coming from the residence.

Upon Locknane's arrival, he entered the home and discovered that Albert Teague, 44, was armed with a .22 caliber rifle. Locknane was able to get three juveniles and Teague's wife removed from the scene before they could be injured. Another individual, Teague's mother, remained asleep in a back bedroom during the disturbance.

Teague came outside of the home and was still brandishing the weapon. Locknane responded with a single shot, from about 30 feet away, that hit the man in the chest.

Back-up units from the Falmouth Police Department, Pendleton County Sheriff's Department and the Kentucky State Police arrived soon after to assist Locknane.

Teague was very combative with officers even after the shooting. He was taken to University Hospital in Cincinnati by Pendleton County Ambulance Services where he underwent surgery. He was reportedly treated for a punctured lung and broken sternum.

Officer Locknane, a six-year veteran with the Falmouth Police Department, was not hurt in the incident. He has been placed on administrative leave for the time being.

The incident is currently under investigation by Detectives Chris Jaskowiak and Jeremy Murrell of the Kentucky State Police. The Pendleton County Sheriff's Department is assisting in the investigation.

Charges are pending.

Falmouth Fire Department members fought an early morning blaze at a mobile home located on Sullivan Lane on January 22. Butler and Northern Pendleton fire departments assisted. Photo by Jackie Vaughn.

Falmouth Fireman Jimmy Taylor, right, puts his arm around homeowner, David Dawson, offering some support as Dawson watches helplessly as a fire rekindles at his home on Monday, January 22. Photo by Jackie Vaughn.

Fire destroys mobile home on Sullivan Lane

By Jackie Vaughn, Reporter

A family was left homeless after an early morning fire destroyed their mobile home on Sullivan Lane just off of Highway 17 on Monday, January 22.

The home belonged to David and JoEllen Dawson. The family discovered the fire around 3:43 a.m. and called for the fire department. Volunteers from Falmouth Fire Department responded to the scene and worked the fire until around 5:30 a.m. Butler and Northern Pendleton fire departments assisted Falmouth.

Around 8:30 a.m. the fire rekindled at the home and the Falmouth Fire Department responded back to the fire and was on the fire scene until 1:30 p.m. that afternoon. Butler Fire Department assisted and Northern Pendleton brought a tanker with water.

Cause of the fire is unknown at this time.

Chaplin 2007 Souper Bowl winner

Each year, the FBLA holds a Souper Bowl contest to see who is the best soup maker in Pendleton County. Various elected officials and other persons of interest are asked to make their favorite soup and bring it to the school. As usual the excitement began to build as the contest started. Many tried to win on their bragging rights but at the end the winner was Mrs. Billie Jo Chaplin. She made her special cheezy potato soup. FBLA President Courtney Cox, right, presented Mrs. Chaplin with her own Souper Bowl apron with the contest name and the year embroidered on it. The event raised $300 and the money will be given to The American Heart Association. Thanks to everyone that participated. Photo and article by D. Dennie.

Assembly Café vandalized

The Assembly Café, located on the corner of Main and Shelby streets in Falmouth was vandalized during the overnight hours of Friday, January 12. A huge window, facing the Shelby Street side, was shattered when a piece of concrete block was thrown through it. The damage was not discovered until the next morning. Falmouth Police Officer Ricky Grigson is investigating the incident. "They broke a pretty expensive window. Luckily our insurance will cover it, but the deductible was still high," stated co-owner of the café, Alan Rider. "The broken glass caused quite a mess but we're happy that there were no other damages." The Assembly Café has been open lately for private parties and meetings. Their tentative grand opening date is set for Thursday, February 1. Article and photo by Jackie Vaughn.

Second "Formal Affair" set for March 18 at Stonewood Gardens in Falmouth
Have your photo run in the "Formal Affair" special section

Stonewood Gardens Banquet Hall will be hosting the second Formal Affair. The banquet hall is located at 208 Memory Drive in Falmouth.

The Formal Affair will take place from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, March 18, 2007.

Their goal is to focus on all your bridal and prom needs and inspire participants and their families by bringing together a collection of vendors under one roof.

This will be a total hands on experience to see, touch, smell, taste and talk to the experts in the business. Come join them and let them help make your day a special one. For more information visit their website: www.SWGARDENS.COM or call (859) 654-1234.

If you are a business/vendor wishing to participate in this formal affair, please see our website for more vendor information.

This year, The Falmouth Outlook will be joining in the Formal Affair. The newspaper will be having a special Formal Affair section. We will be running photos of those special couples who have become engaged and want to announce that engagement. The cost to run your engagement photo or a photo announcing your approaching marriage is $10. Mail or bring your photo, information, and payment into our office. Mail to The Falmouth Outlook, P.O. Box 111, Falmouth, KY 41040. You can also e-mail your photo and article to: news@falmouthoutlook.com but you must send a check before the photo will run. Deadline for photos is 5 p.m. on Monday, February 26.

The special section will run in the March 13 issue of the paper.

If you are a vendor or would like to advertise your products in the special Formal Affair section call our office at (859) 654-3332.

DeMossville man and son killed at Walton railroad crossing

A train and pick-up truck accident killed a DeMossville father and son on Wednesday, January 17 at Walton.

Wayne Fogle, 58, was taking his son, William Fogle, 25, to work in Florence.

The train collided with the pick-up truck around 11 a.m. at 29 North Main Street in Walton. The train hit the truck and pushed it 1,000 feet down the track before it could get stopped, according to a police report.

Railroad crews believe the crossing lights were working and the train blew its horn. Apparently the driver did not notice the train as he crossed right into its path.

Neighbors rushed to the accident scene to try and help but the truck burst into flames.

Sissel files for magistrate

Ed Sissel (R) of Falmouth filed his papers on January 13, 2007 to run for Magistrate in District 3. That District includes Callensville, Gedge, Short Creek, Falmouth, Bonar and Courthouse precincts.

Legislative Caucus - February 24

The Northern Kentucky Legislative Caucus will hold a public meeting on February 24, 2007, at the Erlanger City Building at 505 Commonwealth Avenue, Erlanger, Ky. The purpose of the Caucus meeting is to provide a forum for our constituents to offer input on issues during the 2007 Legislative Session of the General Assembly. The meeting will be held from 10 a.m. until noon. All persons attending and signing-in prior to start of the meeting will have a chance to be heard on a first-come, first-served basis. The maximum of time allotted for each person will depend on the number signed-in.

The members of the Caucus are: Sen. Richard Roeding, 11th District; Sen. Damon Thayer, 17th District; Sen. Jack Westwood, 23rd District; Sen. Katie Kratz Stine, 24th District; Sen. Ernie Harris, 26th District; Rep. Rick Rand, 47th District; Rep. Sal Santoro, 60th District; Rep. Royce Adams, 61st District; Rep. Jon Draud, 63rd District; Rep. Thomas R. Kerr, 64th District; Rep. Arnold Simpson, 65th District; Rep. Addia Wuchner, 66th District, Rep. Dennis Keene, 67th District; Rep. Joseph Fischer, 68th District; Rep. Adam Koenig 69th District; Rep. Thomas McKee 78th District.

For more information call Senator Thayer at 859-621-6956 or Robert Schrage, NKADD, 859-283-1885.

To request special accommodations for accessing these meetings, please contact Robert Schrage, NKADD, 859-283-1885.

Additional items include:

Flu deemed "widespread" in the state of Kentucky

Veterans, fiscal court and students honor Board of Education

Wildcats extend home winning streak to 26 with upset over highly-ranked Brossart

PHS Cheerleaders take second place honors

Pendleton High Students named to Select Band

Baldridge wins NAPA 55 Car

NWS looking for volunteers for weather spotter program

Butler City Council meets in regular session

Sgt. Dennie shows extra effort while working an accident

and more!!