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Northern Elementary School third-graders Lucy McCain, Monroe Johnson, media specialist Tina Record, and Jacob Hegyi show off some of the 100 books donated to the school by the newly opened Dollar General store in Butler. Photo by Nila Harris.

Northern Elementary School third-graders Lucy McCain, Monroe Johnson, media specialist Tina Record, and Jacob Hegyi show off some of the 100 books donated to the school by the newly opened Dollar General store in Butler. Photo by Nila Harris.

Butler Dollar General donates 100 books to NES

News Staff
Friday, November 22, 2024
By Nila Harris BUTLER — When Northern Elementary School media specialist Tina Record was told that 100 books had been donated to the school library, she was pleasantly surprised.But when she saw the actual books, she was ecstatic.
The 2024-25 Pendleton County Wildcats

The 2024-25 Pendleton County Wildcats

Wildcats eager to meet expectations in '24-25

News Staff
Friday, November 22, 2024
By Sam McClanahan The Pendleton County Wildcats basketball team finds itself in a position that is has not seen in several seasons. And that is to meet expectations that stem from previous success.
Madison Verst (1) celebrates with Pendleton County High School teammate Jayla McIlvain (6) during the volleyball regional tournament last week at Bracken High School. The Ladycats made history when they picked up a first round win over the Augusta Lady Panthers. It was the first time in 11 attempts that Pendleton County picked up a win in regional action. The Ladycats lost to eventual champions Scott High School in the regional semifinal game. The Ladycats finished their volleyball season with a 22-7 record

Madison Verst (1) celebrates with Pendleton County High School teammate Jayla McIlvain (6) during the volleyball regional tournament last week at Bracken High School. The Ladycats made history when they picked up a first round win over the Augusta Lady Panthers. It was the first time in 11 attempts that Pendleton County picked up a win in regional action. The Ladycats lost to eventual champions Scott High School in the regional semifinal game. The Ladycats finished their volleyball season with a 22-7 record

Ladycats roar in regionals

News Staff
Monday, November 11, 2024
By Samantha Verst The Ladycats 2024 volleyball season has come to an end with a 22-7 record. This past week, the team competed in the 10th regional tournament and walked away having etched their way into Pendleton County volleyball history.
Bowling coaches Jude, left, and Toni Zilliox stand with Elijah Combs, center, who placed fifth last week in the Northern Kentucky Special Olympics Regional Bowling Tournament. Photo courtesy of Judy Combs.

Bowling coaches Jude, left, and Toni Zilliox stand with Elijah Combs, center, who placed fifth last week in the Northern Kentucky Special Olympics Regional Bowling Tournament. Photo courtesy of Judy Combs.

Falmouth bowler places fifth in Special Olympics tournament

News Staff
Monday, November 11, 2024
By Nila Harris FALMOUTH — After graduating from Pendleton County High School in 2020, Elijah Combs, son of Kurt and Judy Combs, Falmouth, was searching for something to do.
Pendleton County Ladycat Volleyball Team

Pendleton County Ladycat Volleyball Team

Ladycats win district championship

News Staff
Monday, November 11, 2024
By Samantha Verst The Pendleton County High School Ladycats volleyball team went into district play on a four-game winning streak last week and used that momentum to capture the 38th District title for the first time since 2012.“The one thing I have to say is wow,” coach Marian Rice said.
Pendleton County School Board Meeting

Pendleton County School Board Meeting

School district addresses chronic absenteeism

News Staff
Monday, November 11, 2024
By Burton Cole BUTLER — Pendleton County Schools have an attendance problem, and Superintendent Joe Buerkley hopes that a large, silver cup will help solve the problem.
Moms play the football team

Moms play the football team

Wildcats Football hosts clinic for moms

News Staff
Thursday, October 10, 2024
By Jennifer Redden Pendleton County head football coach Jaegger Graham and his players hosted, "Football for Moms 101" on October 1st. There was a very large turnout for this event.
Ex-con and ex-drug addict Michael DeLeon shares his story in TN. He will visit PC Schools on Oct. 14.

Ex-con and ex-drug addict Michael DeLeon shares his story in TN. He will visit PC Schools on Oct. 14.

Steered Straight

News Staff
Friday, October 4, 2024
By Burton Cole FALMOUTH — Drugs ought to be dinner talk.In fact, says Stephanie Green, Pendleton County Schools Champions Coalition coordinator, families ought to be discussing all kinds of dangerous substances and abuses at the dinner table.
PCHS students gather for a morning prayer event

PCHS students gather for a morning prayer event

Students gather for prayer, doughnuts

News Staff
Friday, October 4, 2024
By Nila HarrisFALMOUTH — The Fellowship of Christian Students gathered last Wednesday morning outside Pendleton County High School for the annual See You at the Pole.This student-led event featured Christian music, Bible verses and a voluntary prayer circle around the flag pole.
Head coach Brandi Schmidt, left, and assistant Ashley Hutchison named new PCHS Cheer coaches.

Head coach Brandi Schmidt, left, and assistant Ashley Hutchison named new PCHS Cheer coaches.

PCHS Cheer Cats welcome new coaches

News Staff
Friday, October 4, 2024
By Jennifer ReddenThe PCHS Cheer Team has two new coaches—head coach, Brandi Schmidt (pictured above left) and assistant coach, Ashley Hutchison (above right). Both are from the community and bring an abundance of cheer experience with them.Schmidt is a former PCHS cheerleader.
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