The photo above shows the wrecked condition of the semi that was hit head-on by a car whose tire blew out on Thursday, October 19 on U.S. 27 south of Falmouth. The tractor trailer was owned by Deron Wolfe of Falmouth. Photo by Deputy Eddie Quinn.

This photo shows what was left of the 1993 Grand Marquis that John Workman was driving when his tire blew out causing him to hit a semi head-on. Mr. Workman had to be extricated from the vehicle. Photo by April DeFalco.

Car hits semi head-on; both driver's injured

By Debbie Dennie, Editor

A head-on collision on U.S. 27 just south of Falmouth between a passenger car and a semi at 12:50 a.m. October 19 resulted in the driver of the car being airlifted to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center.

Falmouth resident Deron Wolfe was operating a 1998 Peterbilt and was headed northbound on U.S. 27.

John Workman also of Falmouth was operating a 1993 Grand Marquis and was headed southbound.

Workman had to be extricated from his vehicle by the Falmouth Fire Department. He has since been released from the hospital with a broken leg and other hip related injuries.

Mr. Wolfe went to his doctor's office later that afternoon for an injury to his leg.

Kentucky State Trooper David Holland investigated the accident. Tpr. Holland told him he was having trouble with the front end and a tire blew out and he could not control the vehicle. The car was in the fast lane on the portion of U.S. 27 across from Southside Church Road and when the tire blew, it caused the car to hit the truck head-on.

The tractor trailer was loaded with animal byproducts and when the truck and car hit, the load in the trailer came to the front and leaked out the front of the trailer all over the roadway and vehicles.

The state highway department was called to the accident scene to put down sand to soak the spilled contents up so as not to leave the roadway slick.

Tpr. Holland said the semi was not going very fast as it had just pulled out of a huge gravel parking lot on U.S. 27 where several semi's park.

Workman was not wearing a seat belt.

The Pendleton County Ambulance was dispatched to the scene.

Other officers at the scene to help were: KSP Tpr. Jerry Fieger, Sheriff's Deputy Eddie Quinn and Falmouth Assistant Police Chief Heath Culberson.

U.S. 27 was closed from 12:50 a.m. until 5:55 a.m. Traffic was detoured up through the lower part of Southside Subdivision.

Grand Jury hands down ten
indictments on convicted sex offender

The Pendleton County Grand Jury has handed down ten counts to a known sex offender, who is already serving time for sodomy and sex abuse crimes.

Thomas McMullin, 34, of Falmouth, is presently incarcerated in the Boone County Jail. He appeared before the Grand Jury in Circuit Court on October 18 and the following indictments were given:

Counts 1-3: On or about September or October, 2005, the Defendant, being twenty-one (21) years old or more, committed the offense of Sodomy in the Third Degree by engaging in deviate sexual intercourse with another person less than sixteen (16) years old.

Count 4-5: On or about some time between December, 2005 and March, 2006, the Defendant, being eighteen (18) years old or more, committed the offense of Sodomy in the Second Degree by engaging in deviate sexual intercourse with another person less than fourteen (14) years old.

Count 6-7: In 2004 and 2005, the Defendant committed the offense of Sexual Abuse in the Second Degree by subjecting another person who was less than fourteen (14) years old to sexual contact.

Count 8: In 1998, the Defendant committed the offense of Sexual Abuse in the First Degree by subjecting a person under the age of twelve (12) years to sexual contact.

Count 9: In 1998, the Defendant committed the offense of Sodomy in the First Degree by engaging in deviant sexual intercourse with another person who was less than twelve (12) years of age.

Count 10: The Defendant has previously been convicted of a felony, and that upon the conviction of that felony he was twenty-one (21) years of age or older, and that, within five (5) years of the offense for which he now stands charged he was either on or released from probation regarding that prior conviction, and that he has not received a pardon for his felony conviction from the Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

McMullin's bail is set at $25,000. His arraignment is at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, November 1, 2006.

Fall Festival to be held Saturday in Falmouth

The streets of Falmouth will come alive on Saturday October 28, 2006 as the City of Falmouth hosts a Fall Fest Extravaganza. Hours will be 3 p.m. 'til 6 p.m. with City wide Trick or Treat occurring from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Shelby Street will be closed in specific areas so booths can be set up.

The festival will be a community outreach venture-not fundraising-and all organizations are encouraged to participate. Letters have been sent to the churches throughout the County and what a wonderful opportunity it will be to be a part of such an exciting event. For booth information call Susan Bishop with the Chamber of Commerce at 859-654-4189.

Special entertainment will occur throughout the afternoon. There will be a costume contest and something "special" has been planned for the day. The Chamber of Commerce has decided to do a unique activity. A cake auction will take place-cakes are to be donated and auctioned to raise monies for community activities. Political candidates have been asked to participate and it is open for anyone who wants to donate a cake for auction as well. Come out to the spirited bidding to see which cake brings the highest price.

For other questions on the Fall Fest contact committee members Kim Bastin-Myers, Jason Gregg, Rick Mineer, and Susan Bishop.

The awarding of the $2,000,000 Community Block Grant to fund Falmouth Regional Sewer Plant. Above, l-r, Gary Veirs, Paul Dickison, Jack Sumpter, Kim Myers, Stacey Wells, Mary Ann Pittman, Mark Hart, Governor Ernie Fletcher, Gary Askin, Tom McKee, Katie Stine, Henry Bertram, Gene Flaugher, Rick Mineer and Jason Gregg. Photo by Roger McKinney.

The awarding of the $48,523.84 Homeland Security Grant for mobile data computers. Above, l-r, Jack Sumpter, Paul Dickison, Gary Veirs, Stacey Wells, Governor Ernie Fletcher, Tom McKee, Katie Stine, Henry Bertram, Craig Peoples, Gene Flaugher, Bob Scott, Delbert Reid. Photo by Roger McKinney.

Governor Ernie Fletcher visits and presents $2,800,000 in ceremonial checks

By Roger McKinney, Reporter

Pendleton County was honored by a visit from Governor Ernie Fletcher on the afternoon of October 17, 2006. Some 200 citizens met with Kentucky's Chief Executive in the Pendleton County Extension Service Center at 2:00 p.m. Governor Fletcher, state legislators and local officials took part in a ceremony of BIG CHECK presentations that involved $2,800,000 for Pendleton County projects.

Butler Methodist Church Pastor, John Losey, gave the opening prayer. Pendleton County High School NJROTC Cadets under the direction of Lieutenant Commander, Patrick Calvert, presented the Colors. Patrol Leader, Ryan Jackson, from Pendleton County Boy Scout Troop 109 led the gathering in a Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

Pendleton County Judge/Executive, Henry Bertram, acted as Master of Ceremonies at the event. First, Judge Bertram, introduced State Representative, Tom McKee.

"Pendleton County has struggled through some rough times since the Flood of 97," said Representative McKee, "But after disasters proud people can achieve great things. I'm proud of what you've accomplished and I'm proud to be your representative in State Government."

Next, Judge Bertram introduced Kentucky State Senator, Katie Stine, who played a major role in securing the $2,000,000 in Community Development Block Grant funding for Falmouth's Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant.

"When you flush I want you to think of me," she quipped. Senator Stine said that Governor Fletcher called her from Dearborn, Michigan to say he had decided to fund the wastewater treatment plant in Falmouth. "Governor, you'll never be sorry for helping the people of Pendleton County," she told him. The senator said that Governor Fletcher was in Michigan negotiating with a Ford Motors executive in order to stop the closing of a Ford plant in Kentucky.

For more of this story, see this week's Falmouth Outlook

Southern Elementary broken into over weekend

By Debbie Dennie, Editor

Southern Elementary was again the target to be broken into. A teacher discovered the broken glass and called police around 2 p.m. Sunday, October 15.

Falmouth Police Officer Ricky Grigson is investigating the case.

Vandals broke the glass in a back door and entered the building. Damage was done to several computer monitors. The soft drink machine and the pencil machine were damaged as money was taken from them.

Papers and books were strewn about.

At present Officer Grigson said the dollar cost of damage is not known or how much money was taken.

Grand Jury meets and hands down Indictments

The Grand Jury charges that on or about July 15, 2005, Richard L. Collins, DOB: 6/11/59, committed the offense of Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument in the Second Degree, 9 Counts, when, with knowledge that it was forged and with intent to defraud or deceive another, he uttered to Wells Open Air Market check numbers 1121, 1122, 2483, 2484, 1141, 1137, 1126, 1147 and 1142, checks drawn on the Farmers National Bank and from the account of TNT Crane Service, Todd A. Cox. Bail is set at $2,500. Arraignment: 9 a.m. 11/1.

The Grand Jury charges that on or about October 18, 2006, Rodney A. Yelton, DOB: 1/24/76, committed the crime of Flagrant Non-Support by failing to provide support for his minor child which he knew he had a duty to provide by virtue of an Order of the Pendleton Family Court and that as a result of said failure, he has accumulated an arrearage of $1,000 or more. Bail is set at $2,500. Arraignment: 9 a.m. 11/1.

Senior Wildcats honored at final home game

Ten Wildcat varsity football players were honored for their dedication and achievements at half-time of the final home game of their high school careers on Senior Night, Friday, October 20, 2006. In front of the Pendleton faithful, the Wildcats downed Rowan County by a score of 26-16 to win their second game in a row. Jesse Lorenz ran for three touchdowns and Ryan Stegman added one as Pendleton County improved their overall season record to 3 wins and 6 losses. Next week will be the Wildcats final game of the 2006 season as they travel to Ohio to face North Bend Taylor. Pictured above are the Wildcat seniors: Back row - (l-r) Alex Koeninger, Billy Regensberger, Adam Smith, Jesse Lorenz, Josh Roseberry, Derrick Miller. Front row - (l-r) Tony Wrobleski, Tom Sorrell, Kyle Deglow. Not pictured: Jake Remley. Photo by Jackie Vaughn.

Senior athletes thank coaches for support

The seniors of the 2006 Pendleton County Soccer teams would like to thank Head Coaches Billy Matthews and Christina Gregg as well as Assistant Coaches Brad Thomas, Bridget Browning, Rodney Myers, Rodney Mason, Roger McElfresh and Goalie Coach Sue Jones for their encouragment and leadership that helped them to successful, winning seasons. Also a special thank you goes to Stacy Myers for getting the teams in the Blue Grass Games and arranging the fundraising. Thank you for all your support through the years! Pictured above: Back row - (l-r) Ryan McElfresh, Bhishma Desai, Steven McElfresh, Jeremy Mudd. Sitting - (l-r) Becky Heringer, Jessica Egbring, Amanda Jones.

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