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Carnival  returning to youth fair this June

Carnival returning to youth fair this June

Carnival returning to youth fair this June

By Jim Thaxton FALMOUTH — A carnival will return to the Pendleton County Youth Fair this June.Eli Mann, representing the Youth Fair Board, discussed plans with the Pendleton County Fiscal Court at the court’s Jan. 14 meeting.Mann thanked the court for its continued support of the Youth Fair.
Linda is a low-key, all-around wonderful dog. She is such a great dog and is potty trained. She never hardly barks and keeps her kennel neat.

Linda is a low-key, all-around wonderful dog. She is such a great dog and is potty trained. She never hardly barks and keeps her kennel neat.

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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.
Steve Spegal took this photo of “my kids having fun in Demossville.”

Steve Spegal took this photo of “my kids having fun in Demossville.”

Snow daze

According to official records, just shy of 5 inches of snow fell on Pendleton County on Jan. 5, and nearly 3 more came down on Jan. 6. Actual depths varied across the county. Since Jan. 1, Pendleton County has been hit with more than 13 inches of snow.
Pendleton County Fiscal Court news

Pendleton County Fiscal Court news

Fiscal Court activates county fire department

By Burton Cole FALMOUTH — Over one magistrate’s objections, Pendleton County Fiscal Court voted last Tuesday to cut ties with the city and activate a county fire department.Judge Executive David Fields tried to convince Falmouth City Council at its Nov.
The cast of “Away in the Basement: A Church Basement Ladies Christmas,” playing, Thursday, Dec. 5 through Dec. 15 at Kincaid Regional Theatre in Falmouth, is, top row from left, Carrie Thomas, Bethany Beckett and Darin Hart, and bottom row from left, Barbara Browning and Bonita Pack. Photo courtesy of Kincaid Regional Theatre.

The cast of “Away in the Basement: A Church Basement Ladies Christmas,” playing, Thursday, Dec. 5 through Dec. 15 at Kincaid Regional Theatre in Falmouth, is, top row from left, Carrie Thomas, Bethany Beckett and Darin Hart, and bottom row from left, Barbara Browning and Bonita Pack. Photo courtesy of Kincaid Regional Theatre.

KRT returns to the basement

By Brett PriceKRT FALMOUTH — “Away in the Basement: A Church Basement Ladies Christmas” is playing at Kincaid Regional Theatre Thursday through Dec. 15.“Church Basement Ladies” is a nationally recognized growing series of comedic plays.This installment transports audiences back in time to 1959.
Northern Elementary hosts its annual Turkey Trot.

Northern Elementary hosts its annual Turkey Trot.

Students race for turkeys

By Nila Harris BUTLER — On the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, Northern Elementary students trotted off for Thanksgiving break, the school held its annual Turkey Trot for students in grades K-5.
Styles101 salon, 220 Matilda St., Butler, intends to use the grant for much-needed repairs and upgrades. Owner Sheila Utz said she began her business 36 years ago to “raise a family and teach my child hard work.” Business has been slow of late, so advertising and sprucing should give a boost, she said. Pictured, from left, are Randy Wells of the Chamber, Utz, and Chamber President Gary Hicks.

Styles101 salon, 220 Matilda St., Butler, intends to use the grant for much-needed repairs and upgrades. Owner Sheila Utz said she began her business 36 years ago to “raise a family and teach my child hard work.” Business has been slow of late, so advertising and sprucing should give a boost, she said. Pictured, from left, are Randy Wells of the Chamber, Utz, and Chamber President Gary Hicks.

Duke boosts small businesses; Chamber selects grantees

Since 2020, the Duke Energy Foundation has partnered with nonprofit organizations in its Kentucky and Ohio service region to provide grants to boost small businesses.
A study on “black dog syndrome” shows that black dogs wait up to four times as long on average to be adopted than light or colored dogs. “This doesn’t make any sense as Chops is a true sweetheart and is very playful,” according to the shelter.

A study on “black dog syndrome” shows that black dogs wait up to four times as long on average to be adopted than light or colored dogs. “This doesn’t make any sense as Chops is a true sweetheart and is very playful,” according to the shelter.

CREATURE FEATURE

Creature Feature runs twice monthly featuring some of the dogs available for adoption at the Pendleton County Animal Shelter.
Squeezing into a selfie with Joe McIntyre, left, of New Kids on the Block fame are Pendleton County friends Jaime Moellman, Robyn Mayes, Rachel Travis and Robin Copestick. The Kentuckians saw McIntyre in the off-Broadway show “Drag: The Musical” during their visit this month to New York City. Photo by Joe McIntyre.

Squeezing into a selfie with Joe McIntyre, left, of New Kids on the Block fame are Pendleton County friends Jaime Moellman, Robyn Mayes, Rachel Travis and Robin Copestick. The Kentuckians saw McIntyre in the off-Broadway show “Drag: The Musical” during their visit this month to New York City. Photo by Joe McIntyre.

Kentuckians in NYC: Pendletonites recommend the visit

By Robyn Mayes How do you make the most of four days in New York City? You make a plan, rest up and put on your walking shoes (or schedule an Uber, hail a cab or hop on the subway!