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Pendleton County High School graduate Erin Rust, left, appraised this circa-1950 Native American tempra painting by noted artist Acee Blue Eagle during a 2025 episode of “Antiques Roadshow” that was shot in Las Vegas. She told the couple, whose names were not given, that the piece would bring $2,000 to $4,000 at auction. Rust grew up in Butler and is an appraiser for Freeman’s/Hindman auction house in Cincinnati. Photo courtesy of Erin Rust.

Pendleton County High School graduate Erin Rust, left, appraised this circa-1950 Native American tempra painting by noted artist Acee Blue Eagle during a 2025 episode of “Antiques Roadshow” that was shot in Las Vegas. She told the couple, whose names were not given, that the piece would bring $2,000 to $4,000 at auction. Rust grew up in Butler and is an appraiser for Freeman’s/Hindman auction house in Cincinnati. Photo courtesy of Erin Rust.

‘Fun, unique job’

News Staff
Monday, January 19, 2026
By Nila Harris Native American art expert Erin Rust, a Pendleton County High School Class of 2008 graduate, recently was a featured appraiser on the PBS show “Antiques Roadshow.”In the episode, which aired on Jan. 5, Rust delivered an appraisal to a woman with a Knife River flint spear point.
Outlook publisher Neil Belcher, left, hands the first place prize of $25 to Evelyn Bachman, 7, of California, Kentucky. At right is her sister, Lilian Bachman, 12, who received $10 for second place.

Outlook publisher Neil Belcher, left, hands the first place prize of $25 to Evelyn Bachman, 7, of California, Kentucky. At right is her sister, Lilian Bachman, 12, who received $10 for second place.

Christmas coloring contest winners

News Staff
Monday, January 19, 2026
Receiving their prize money are the top three finishers of the annual Falmouth Outlook Christmas Coloring Book kids’ coloring contest.
Last spring, Trimble tried out for and made EKU’s squad as a flyer.

Last spring, Trimble tried out for and made EKU’s squad as a flyer.

High flyer

News Staff
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
By Nila Harris RICHMOND — India Trimble began cheering with the Pendleton County Recreation League competitive team when she was 5 years old.
Lindsay Arkenau has her arms full as she bundles up quadruplet lambs born Dec. 19 on the Kirsch Family farms. The rare treat was the first set of quadruplets born to the Kirsch Family in Peach Grove. Photo by Nila Harris.

Lindsay Arkenau has her arms full as she bundles up quadruplet lambs born Dec. 19 on the Kirsch Family farms. The rare treat was the first set of quadruplets born to the Kirsch Family in Peach Grove. Photo by Nila Harris.

Quads for Christmas

News Staff
Monday, January 5, 2026
By Nila Harris PEACH GROVE — Six days before Christmas, on the first night of the Kirsch Family Live Nativity, one of the Kirsches’ ewes had a set of quadruplet lambs.“It was a shock to all of us,” family member Lindsay Arkenau said. “We’ve never had quadruplets before.
Ashley Cassidy, right, sits beside her son, Wyatt, in front of Primal Aroma and Co., 121 W. Shelby St., Falmouth. The store carries products made from natural ingredients including candles and cosmetics. Photo courtesy of Ashley Cassidy.

Ashley Cassidy, right, sits beside her son, Wyatt, in front of Primal Aroma and Co., 121 W. Shelby St., Falmouth. The store carries products made from natural ingredients including candles and cosmetics. Photo courtesy of Ashley Cassidy.

Mom, son work together for candle business

News Staff
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
By Nila Harris FALMOUTH — Ashley Cassidy likes her Primal Aroma & Company shop that she opened in downtown Falmouth at the end of October.She said she enjoys making quality products with natural ingredients and the clientele she has met through her ventures.
Pictured from left are Tami Vater, Pendleton County economic and tourism development director; Randy Wells, Pendleton County Chamber; Lindsey Stone, Hannah Gaunce and Patience Cooper, medical assistants; Kacey Tucker, business development manager; Dr. Steven Neus; Angela Phelps, LPN, clinic supervisor; Ryan McCandless, patient access; Daniel Klaber, advanced practice registered nurse; Melissa Slade, rural health clinics manager; and Neil Belcher, chamber president.

Pictured from left are Tami Vater, Pendleton County economic and tourism development director; Randy Wells, Pendleton County Chamber; Lindsey Stone, Hannah Gaunce and Patience Cooper, medical assistants; Kacey Tucker, business development manager; Dr. Steven Neus; Angela Phelps, LPN, clinic supervisor; Ryan McCandless, patient access; Daniel Klaber, advanced practice registered nurse; Melissa Slade, rural health clinics manager; and Neil Belcher, chamber president.

Business of the month

News Staff
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
The Pendleton County Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month for December is HMH Primary Care, 1102 W. Shelby St., Falmouth. The practice opened in July 2022 and is part of Harrison Memorial Hospital in Cynthiana.
Pendleton County High School’s Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps perform a wreath-laying ceremony, paying tribute to veterans past and present, during a dinner the school district put on on Veterans Day last week for the servicemen and women of the community.

Pendleton County High School’s Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps perform a wreath-laying ceremony, paying tribute to veterans past and present, during a dinner the school district put on on Veterans Day last week for the servicemen and women of the community.

Honoring veterans

News Staff
Monday, November 17, 2025
By Nila Harris FALMOUTH — All four schools in the Pendleton County School District honored military veterans of the community veterans last Tuesday, Nov. 11, at Pendleton County High School.
Leslie Wolfe Jr., son of Leslie Sr. and Pearl Wolfe, was in the Navy, stationed in Illinois and stationed in the Philippines during World War II.

Leslie Wolfe Jr., son of Leslie Sr. and Pearl Wolfe, was in the Navy, stationed in Illinois and stationed in the Philippines during World War II.

Family legacy of military service

News Staff
Monday, November 17, 2025
Paul A. Wolfe of Falmouth says he is part of a legacy of military veterans.His grandparents, Pendleton County residents Lance and Lucy Wolfe, had eight grandsons and one great-grandson, all from Pendleton, who served, of which he is one.“Dad had five boys and not girls,” Wolfe said.
Veterans Day

Veterans Day

Veterans know the cost of peace

News Staff
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
By I. Scott Tackett There are two kinds of silence that follow war.One is the silence of the fallen — the kind that hovers over graves and folded flags.
Pendleton County Retired and Senior Volunteer Program members worked a service project Monday morning with Disabled American Veterans, affixing 3,000 forget-me-knots to thank-you cards to be mailed to veterans. Today, Nov. 11, is Veterans Day, a day to honor veterans of the United States Armed Forces. Photo by Lisa Wiggins.

Pendleton County Retired and Senior Volunteer Program members worked a service project Monday morning with Disabled American Veterans, affixing 3,000 forget-me-knots to thank-you cards to be mailed to veterans. Today, Nov. 11, is Veterans Day, a day to honor veterans of the United States Armed Forces. Photo by Lisa Wiggins.

Veterans Day 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
By Sen. ShelleyFunke Frommeyer Each Nov. 11, we pause to honor those who have stepped forward to serve our country in uniform. Veterans Day is a time for gratitude, reflection and recognition.It is more than a date on the calendar or a patriotic tradition.
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