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The Pendleton County Chamber of Commerce recognized the Three Rivers District Health Department as its Business of the Month for April. At left is Tami Vater, Pendleton County director of development and tourism. At right is Gary Hicks, Chamber president. Three Rivers staff includes, front row from left, Natasha Trauth, Kailee Workman, Emily Crittendon and Linde Eaton; middle row, Becky Messmer, Korynn Marshall and Abigail Henderson; and back row, Justin Pittman and Tammy Thompson. Projects for Three Rivers

The Pendleton County Chamber of Commerce recognized the Three Rivers District Health Department as its Business of the Month for April. At left is Tami Vater, Pendleton County director of development and tourism. At right is Gary Hicks, Chamber president. Three Rivers staff includes, front row from left, Natasha Trauth, Kailee Workman, Emily Crittendon and Linde Eaton; middle row, Becky Messmer, Korynn Marshall and Abigail Henderson; and back row, Justin Pittman and Tammy Thompson. Projects for Three Rivers

Chamber of Commerce Business of the month

The Pendleton County Chamber of Commerce recognized the Three Rivers District Health Department as its Business of the Month for April. At left is Tami Vater, Pendleton County director of development and tourism. At right is Gary Hicks, Chamber president.
Thomas said he learned a lot about patience and consistency while training Rosie. This pony brought Thomas 13 out of 14 championship buckles he earned in 2024 and will also race with Thomas at the event. Photos courtesy of Sammy Taylor.

Thomas said he learned a lot about patience and consistency while training Rosie. This pony brought Thomas 13 out of 14 championship buckles he earned in 2024 and will also race with Thomas at the event. Photos courtesy of Sammy Taylor.

Galloping to the world competition

By Nila HarrisBUTLER — Harland Thomas has been barrel racing since he was 4 years old.
Sam Bryant of Falmouth grooves with a celebratory dance after scoring a basket during the Special Olympics state basketball tournament this month in Louisville. “His celebration dances are the best,” coach Beverly Bass said.

Sam Bryant of Falmouth grooves with a celebratory dance after scoring a basket during the Special Olympics state basketball tournament this month in Louisville. “His celebration dances are the best,” coach Beverly Bass said.

Falmouth hoopster competes in state Special Olympics tournament

By Nila Harris Falmouth resident Sam Bryant played in the State Special Olympics Basketball tournament March 8 and 9 at MidAmerica Sports Complex in Louisville, where his team took the silver medal.This young adult started playing basketball at 12 and has participated in Special Olympics since his...
The shelter says, “Prince is just a very playful boy. He plays with other dogs and loves toys.” A heeler mix, Prince weighs 40 pounds and is 1 to 2 years old.

The shelter says, “Prince is just a very playful boy. He plays with other dogs and loves toys.” A heeler mix, Prince weighs 40 pounds and is 1 to 2 years old.

CREATURE FEATURE

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.”Contact the shelter at 859-472-5400...
A tap and tubing is seen from one of the Faith Acres Farm maple trees.

A tap and tubing is seen from one of the Faith Acres Farm maple trees.

Sap season

By Burton ColeBUTLER — Andrew Darnell hoisted his young son James above and away from the clouds of steam.
 Seated, from left, are Rotarian Dan Woodhead, Adyson, Natalie and Rotarian Darryl Ammerman. Standing are Superintendent Joe Buerkley, Rotarians Neil Belcher, Mary Edith Hillemeyer and Duke Hamilton, and high school Principal Chad Simms. Photo by Burton Cole.

Seated, from left, are Rotarian Dan Woodhead, Adyson, Natalie and Rotarian Darryl Ammerman. Standing are Superintendent Joe Buerkley, Rotarians Neil Belcher, Mary Edith Hillemeyer and Duke Hamilton, and high school Principal Chad Simms. Photo by Burton Cole.

'Linda’s Legacy'

The Falmouth Rotary presented its spring Linda’s Legacy scholarships last week to two Pendleton County High School seniors, Adyson Dotson and Natalie Cummins.
This is an archive photo of the house built at 108 Montjoy St., Falmouth, by former slave Charity Southgate after she bought the lot 1845. She also built several other houses within the block, known as Happy Hollow, for her children and grandchildren. The house was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983, but was demolished after the flood of 1997.

This is an archive photo of the house built at 108 Montjoy St., Falmouth, by former slave Charity Southgate after she bought the lot 1845. She also built several other houses within the block, known as Happy Hollow, for her children and grandchildren. The house was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983, but was demolished after the flood of 1997.

Historical marker sought

By Jim Thaxton FALMOUTH — Her house and many others in the area once known as Happy Hollow are gone, casualties of time and the 1997 flood.But now, Pendleton County residents and agencies are being asked to support an effort to secure a spot in the 2025 Kentucky Historical Society’s Historical...
Jill should not still be at the shelter and we don’t know why she is. She’s a sweet girl and just loves toys.

Jill should not still be at the shelter and we don’t know why she is. She’s a sweet girl and just loves toys.

CREATURE FEATURE

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.”
Miranda Geers of the Falmouth area smiles while undergoing a chemotherapy treatment. Geers was 41 — more than 20 years younger than normal — when diagnosed with ovarian cancer Feb. 13, 2021.

Miranda Geers of the Falmouth area smiles while undergoing a chemotherapy treatment. Geers was 41 — more than 20 years younger than normal — when diagnosed with ovarian cancer Feb. 13, 2021.

Conquering ovarian cancer

By Burton Cole FALMOUTH — As a busy mom to three active teenagers on top of her career at the Kentucky Farm Bureau, Miranda Geers thought the abdominal bloating and pressure was because of her schedule, not ovarian cancer.“I attributed this to our busy schedule and usually crappy diet.
“Someone come get this sweet baby. She doesn’t deserve to be in the shelter.”

“Someone come get this sweet baby. She doesn’t deserve to be in the shelter.”

CREATURE FEATURE

Creature Feature runs every other week 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.”