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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.
Amendment elections results

Amendment elections results

Voters split on deciding amendments

News Staff
Friday, November 15, 2024
Carolyn Reid Kentucky voters decided two proposed constitutional amendments on the general election ballot last Tuesday.Amendment 1, which passed, forbids undocumented immigrants from voting.Amendment 2, which failed, would have allowed public funds to travel with students who go to private schools.
City of Falmouth

City of Falmouth

Falmouth weighs fire service options

News Staff
Friday, November 15, 2024
By Carolyn Reid FALMOUTH — What turned out to be a short meeting of the Falmouth City Council last Thursday was not uneventful. Judge Executive David Fields answered questions regarding the county’s proposal to combine county fire services with Falmouth’s fire service.
James Mayfield and Danny Teegarden, current Hammer Strength employees, attended the career and resource expo yesterday to determine the needed educational opportunities to make them more employable. Photo courtesy of Sen. Shelley Funke Frommeyer.

James Mayfield and Danny Teegarden, current Hammer Strength employees, attended the career and resource expo yesterday to determine the needed educational opportunities to make them more employable. Photo courtesy of Sen. Shelley Funke Frommeyer.

Hammer Strength employees offered resources expo

News Staff
Monday, November 11, 2024
By Angela Billings FALMOUTH — Sen.
Medical cannabis license lottery applicants chosen.

Medical cannabis license lottery applicants chosen.

Medical cannabis licenses drawn

News Staff
Monday, November 11, 2024
Team Kentucky LOUISVILLE — Team Kentucky selected 26 applicants for medical cannabis cultivation and processor licenses in the commonwealth’s first medical cannabis license lottery last Monday at the Kentucky Lottery Corp.
Madison Verst (1) celebrates with Pendleton County High School teammate Jayla McIlvain (6) during the volleyball regional tournament last week at Bracken High School. The Ladycats made history when they picked up a first round win over the Augusta Lady Panthers. It was the first time in 11 attempts that Pendleton County picked up a win in regional action. The Ladycats lost to eventual champions Scott High School in the regional semifinal game. The Ladycats finished their volleyball season with a 22-7 record

Madison Verst (1) celebrates with Pendleton County High School teammate Jayla McIlvain (6) during the volleyball regional tournament last week at Bracken High School. The Ladycats made history when they picked up a first round win over the Augusta Lady Panthers. It was the first time in 11 attempts that Pendleton County picked up a win in regional action. The Ladycats lost to eventual champions Scott High School in the regional semifinal game. The Ladycats finished their volleyball season with a 22-7 record

Ladycats roar in regionals

News Staff
Monday, November 11, 2024
By Samantha Verst The Ladycats 2024 volleyball season has come to an end with a 22-7 record. This past week, the team competed in the 10th regional tournament and walked away having etched their way into Pendleton County volleyball history.
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