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The county Fire and Rescue team focused on cleaning up a local lake in Butler, removing large items that includes a wooden boat ramp, canoe and jon boat that had been in the lake since 1989.

The county Fire and Rescue team focused on cleaning up a local lake in Butler, removing large items that includes a wooden boat ramp, canoe and jon boat that had been in the lake since 1989.

Boo River Sweep a success

News Staff
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
By Tami VaterCounty Tourism BUTLER—The inaugural Boo Project River Sweep and Roadside Cleanup made a powerful impact this past Saturday, drawing more than 100 volunteers to the streets, creek beds and roadsides surrounding Butler.Organized as part of a larger initiative to honor the legacy of...
Callie Daugherty sings “The Star-Spangled Banner” during the Memorial Day ceremony May 25 the Hardin Browning American Legion Post 109 in Falmouth. Colors are presented by Pendleton County High School Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets Lona Albos, left, Tanner Morris and Georgia Oliver. At right is Post Commander James Sharp.

Callie Daugherty sings “The Star-Spangled Banner” during the Memorial Day ceremony May 25 the Hardin Browning American Legion Post 109 in Falmouth. Colors are presented by Pendleton County High School Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets Lona Albos, left, Tanner Morris and Georgia Oliver. At right is Post Commander James Sharp.

Pendleton County Memorial Day 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Photos by Nila Harris, Burton Cole and Joel Nahari.
Cut out of the Falmouth Outlook, scan QR code, or use the online url to get your clue sheet.

Cut out of the Falmouth Outlook, scan QR code, or use the online url to get your clue sheet.

Tourism Week goes on the hunt

News Staff
Monday, May 5, 2025
Pendleton Co. TourismFALMOUTH — In celebration of National Tourism Week, Pendleton County Tourism invites residents and visitors to take part in a weeklong scavenger hunt adventure, happening May 4 to 10.“This fun, family-friendly activity is a great way to explore Pendleton County’s small...
Longtime resident Hobo needs a family to love. Hobo has been with us a while and he just needs someone to give him a comfy place and some toys to chew. He’s a good boy.

Longtime resident Hobo needs a family to love. Hobo has been with us a while and he just needs someone to give him a comfy place and some toys to chew. He’s a good boy.

CREATURE FEATURE

News Staff
Monday, May 5, 2025
Creature Feature runs twice monthly featuring some of the dogs available for adoption at the Pendleton County Animal Shelter. “Please take a moment and look at all the dogs we have up for adoption and see if you could open your heart to adopt a new family member.”
Mac McElfresh, left, and Ron Mouser, president of Butler Lions, display a few of the bags of trash picked up from roadways on April 19. Seven volunteers collected 23 bags of trash and debris. Photo courtesy of Butler Lions.

Mac McElfresh, left, and Ron Mouser, president of Butler Lions, display a few of the bags of trash picked up from roadways on April 19. Seven volunteers collected 23 bags of trash and debris. Photo courtesy of Butler Lions.

Earth Day Lions

News Staff
Monday, April 28, 2025
Charley and Dorothy Herron married April 10, 1955. They just celebrated their 70th anniversary.

Charley and Dorothy Herron married April 10, 1955. They just celebrated their 70th anniversary.

Herrons celebrate 70th anniversary

News Staff
Monday, April 28, 2025
By Nila HarrisFALMOUTH — How does a Grant County boy and a Pendleton County girl meet, marry and stay together for 70 years?
The cleanup crew included, back row from left, Anthony Barlow, Tevin Mudd, Sadie Turner, Randy Wells and Dustin Robbins, and front row, Ronnie Mudd, Selena Mudd, Karen Davis and Janice Polley. Photo by Sam McClanahan.

The cleanup crew included, back row from left, Anthony Barlow, Tevin Mudd, Sadie Turner, Randy Wells and Dustin Robbins, and front row, Ronnie Mudd, Selena Mudd, Karen Davis and Janice Polley. Photo by Sam McClanahan.

Volunteers clean ball fields after flood

News Staff
Monday, April 21, 2025
Members of the Pendleton County Recreation Board members as well as other local volunteers came to the rescue of the athletic park in Falmouth April 15.The recreation program put out the word on social media and asked for those that were available to come if they wanted to help.The T-ball, baseball...
Shannon Wells

Shannon Wells

New director Wells fosters New Hope at pregnancy center

News Staff
Monday, April 21, 2025
By Burton Cole FALMOUTH — Shannon Wells wasn’t sure that she should leave her longtime job, but New Hope Pregnancy Center wouldn’t leave her mind.“I’ve been doing customer service work for 25 years,” said Wells, 48, a Pendleton County native who split her younger years between the farm about five...
Brothers Matthew, left, Jason and Bryan Muehlenkamp, owners of Paragon Metal Fabricators in Erlanger, meet Friday morning with employees of the closed Hammer Strength factory in Falmouth to discuss expanding Paragon into the Hammer Strength building and the job opportunities the move will create. Photo by Tami Vater.

Brothers Matthew, left, Jason and Bryan Muehlenkamp, owners of Paragon Metal Fabricators in Erlanger, meet Friday morning with employees of the closed Hammer Strength factory in Falmouth to discuss expanding Paragon into the Hammer Strength building and the job opportunities the move will create. Photo by Tami Vater.

New strength

News Staff
Monday, April 14, 2025
By Burton Coleand Team Kentucky FALMOUTH — Paragon Metal Fabricators is moving into the closed Hammer Strength building and plans to retain many of the employees.The deal has been in the works for months.Bryan Muehlenkamp, president of Paragon and owner with his brothers Jason and Matthew, said he...
Who’s looking for a big fella? At only 3 to 4 months old and this big already, Victor’s going to be HUGE. He’s a sweet puppy, food-motivated, and available for adoption at the Pendleton County Animal Shelter.

Who’s looking for a big fella? At only 3 to 4 months old and this big already, Victor’s going to be HUGE. He’s a sweet puppy, food-motivated, and available for adoption at the Pendleton County Animal Shelter.

CREATURE FEATURE

News Staff
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Contact the shelter at 859-472-5400 or stop in at the shelter at 1314 Bryan Griffin Road, Butler.
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