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Kim Volgelgesang of Duke Energy Foundation presents a ceremonial check to the PC Chamber of Commerce with Melanie Hartzel of the PC Tourism Council and Judge/Executive David Fields. The money will be available to businesses who need help with past expenses as well as those who have future need. Applications will be reviewed starting mid-May.

Kim Volgelgesang of Duke Energy Foundation presents a ceremonial check to the PC Chamber of Commerce with Melanie Hartzel of the PC Tourism Council and Judge/Executive David Fields. The money will be available to businesses who need help with past expenses as well as those who have future need. Applications will be reviewed starting mid-May.

Chamber hopes to light up small business lives with portions of Duke Energy grants

Carolyn Reid - Reporter
Monday, May 2, 2022
uke Energy Foundation could come in handy for small businesses around the area, and the Pendleton County Chamber of Commerce cannot wait to find out what that means.
A popular spot for photos. Someone even asked, "If you don't take a picture here, did you really go to Wool Fest?"

A popular spot for photos. Someone even asked, "If you don't take a picture here, did you really go to Wool Fest?"

Wool Fest return is anything but sheepish

Carolyn Reid - Reporter
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
By Carolyn Reid     An estimated 24- to 25,000 guests flocked to the creek bottom at the intersection of State Route 159 and Concord-Caddo Road this weekend as the 2021 Wool Fest kicked into high gear.
The view of a work in progress.

The view of a work in progress.

PCHS and Woodmen Life partner to create beauty in Falmouth

News Staff
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
by Andrew Derico The next time you are taking a stroll or driving down Falmouth’s Main Street, you are sure to be greeted with a beautiful scene – honeycombs and bright yellow and white flowers against the backdrop of a clear, blue sky – regardless of the day’s weather.
A semi from Alabama overturned at the intersection of HWY 177 and Butler-Greenwood Road, spilling lumber in its path.

A semi from Alabama overturned at the intersection of HWY 177 and Butler-Greenwood Road, spilling lumber in its path.

Overturned semi leaves man lucky to be alive

Carolyn Reid - Reporter
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
A semi full of planks headed to Napier Pallet overturned at the bottom of the hill at State HWY 177 and Butler-Greenwood Road Thursday morning, August 5, dumping lumber over a large area, including into the creek and over a private bridge, less than a mile from his destination.
An emu ran the fence line at 1054 and 22 in Pendleton County before disappearing into the woods nearby.

An emu ran the fence line at 1054 and 22 in Pendleton County before disappearing into the woods nearby.

Much ado about an emu

Carolyn Reid - Reporter
Tuesday, August 3, 2021
The county was buzzing Monday afternoon as an unusual PCEMA alert went out via text: An emu (a large ostrich-like bird) is along the road at the intersection of HWY 22W and HWY 1054. If you know of an emu owner in that area, please call Pendleton County Dispatch at 859-654-3300.
Bill Mitchell discovered a fawn on his property

Bill Mitchell discovered a fawn on his property

Mitchell leaves proud legacy

Carolyn Reid - Reporter
Friday, July 30, 2021
n 2001, County Judge Henry Bertram was working to pull Pendleton County past the devastation of the flood that largely took out the county seat and wreaked havoc on its smaller sister Butler as well as rural areas that were in the wake of the Licking River’s rapid rise.
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