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Falmouth City Council update

Falmouth City Council update

Council not eager to give up city fire department

News Staff
Monday, December 2, 2024
By Carolyn Reid FALMOUTH — In response to a proposal from Pendleton County Fiscal Court to take over the city fire department, Councilwoman Amy Hurst stated she wanted to see “more meat” to the proposal.The proposal from fiscal court was that the county purchase the department and its equipment.
The Pendleton County Board of Education last week recognized cross country team members who qualified this year for state competition. From left are board members Derek Brown and Kevin Barnard, Pendleton County High School team members Sam Hodge and Klaber Wolfe, board member Laura Schack, Sharp Middle School team member Taylor Flannigan, and board members Amber Beebe and Cheryl Griffin. Photo by Burton Cole.

The Pendleton County Board of Education last week recognized cross country team members who qualified this year for state competition. From left are board members Derek Brown and Kevin Barnard, Pendleton County High School team members Sam Hodge and Klaber Wolfe, board member Laura Schack, Sharp Middle School team member Taylor Flannigan, and board members Amber Beebe and Cheryl Griffin. Photo by Burton Cole.

Schools offer incentives to recruit bus drivers

News Staff
Monday, December 2, 2024
By Burton Cole BUTLER — Short of bus drivers, the Pendleton County School District is ready to pay current drivers $1,500 for every new driver they recruit.
The Pendleton County bowling team gathers for some final instructions before taking on Bishop Brossart at Southern Lanes in Alexandria on November 22. Photo provided by Rhonda Hutchison.

The Pendleton County bowling team gathers for some final instructions before taking on Bishop Brossart at Southern Lanes in Alexandria on November 22. Photo provided by Rhonda Hutchison.

PCHS Bowling finishes runner-up at Holy Cross, scores road win over Bishop Brossart

News Staff
Monday, December 2, 2024
By Rhonda Hutchison On November 16, the Pendleton County bowling team participated in the Holy Cross High School Team Baker Event. Five team members had to bowl two seeding games each.The Wildcats had a total pin count of 1732 and seeded fourth out of 15 boys teams.
Approximately 35 military veterans and their guests were treated to a meal and entertainment last Monday, Veterans Day, at Pendleton County High School. Students at all four county schools participated in thanking veterans for their service. Photo by Nila Harris.

Approximately 35 military veterans and their guests were treated to a meal and entertainment last Monday, Veterans Day, at Pendleton County High School. Students at all four county schools participated in thanking veterans for their service. Photo by Nila Harris.

Tribute

News Staff
Friday, November 22, 2024
By Nila Harris FALMOUTH — Pendleton County Schools hosted a Veterans Day program on Nov. 11 to honor local veterans.All four schools held a part in celebrating veterans and their service to our country.
Pendleton County Fiscal Court

Pendleton County Fiscal Court

Upgrades urged to attract businesses

News Staff
Friday, November 22, 2024
By Carolyn Reid FALMOUTH — Pendleton County Economic and Tourism Development Director Tami Vater updated the county Fiscal Court on Thursday of the need and the possibilities of making the Industrial Park and other areas in the county more marketable.
Northern Elementary School third-graders Lucy McCain, Monroe Johnson, media specialist Tina Record, and Jacob Hegyi show off some of the 100 books donated to the school by the newly opened Dollar General store in Butler. Photo by Nila Harris.

Northern Elementary School third-graders Lucy McCain, Monroe Johnson, media specialist Tina Record, and Jacob Hegyi show off some of the 100 books donated to the school by the newly opened Dollar General store in Butler. Photo by Nila Harris.

Butler Dollar General donates 100 books to NES

News Staff
Friday, November 22, 2024
By Nila Harris BUTLER — When Northern Elementary School media specialist Tina Record was told that 100 books had been donated to the school library, she was pleasantly surprised.But when she saw the actual books, she was ecstatic.
The 2024-25 Pendleton County Wildcats

The 2024-25 Pendleton County Wildcats

Wildcats eager to meet expectations in '24-25

News Staff
Friday, November 22, 2024
By Sam McClanahan The Pendleton County Wildcats basketball team finds itself in a position that is has not seen in several seasons. And that is to meet expectations that stem from previous success.
Lucky

Lucky

CREATURE FEATURE

News Staff
Friday, November 22, 2024
Creature Feature runs twice monthly featuring some of the dogs available for adoption at the Pendleton County Animal Shelter. Contact the shelter at 859-472-5400 to inquire about adding a fur baby to your family, or stop in at the shelter at 1314 Bryan Griffin Road, Butler.
Finishing the handrails

Finishing the handrails

Good Neighbors

News Staff
Friday, November 15, 2024
Six Butler Lions club members took advantage of unseasonably warm temperatures Thursday to build a wheelchair ramp for a resident near Butler who needed one.
Donald Trump

Donald Trump

It’s Trump, take 2

News Staff
Friday, November 15, 2024
By Carolyn Reid Pendleton County heavily backed President-elect Donald Trump in last week’s general election.The former president tallied more than four times the local vote than Vice President Kamala Harris, 81% to 18%, with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. scoring the other 1% in unofficial election results.
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