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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.
‘Fun, unique job’
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
High flyer
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
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
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
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
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.