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Bowling coaches Jude, left, and Toni Zilliox stand with Elijah Combs, center, who placed fifth last week in the Northern Kentucky Special Olympics Regional Bowling Tournament. Photo courtesy of Judy Combs.

Falmouth bowler places fifth in Special Olympics tournament

News Staff

Monday, November 11, 2024

By Nila Harris FALMOUTH — After graduating from Pendleton County High School in 2020, Elijah Combs, son of Kurt and Judy Combs, Falmouth, was searching for something to do.

Animal Control Officer checks for a microchip on a stray dog brought to the shelter.

Crisis point

News Staff

Monday, November 11, 2024

By Carolyn Reid BUTLER — When the Pendleton County Animal Shelter posted on Facebook that it was “on the verge of making harsh choices…,” a number of people reacted, assuming the worst at the no-kill shelter.

Pendleton County Ladycat Volleyball Team

Ladycats win district championship

News Staff

Monday, November 11, 2024

By Samantha Verst The Pendleton County High School Ladycats volleyball team went into district play on a four-game winning streak last week and used that momentum to capture the 38th District title for the first time since 2012.“The one thing I have to say is wow,” coach Marian Rice said.

Pendleton County School Board Meeting

School district addresses chronic absenteeism

News Staff

Monday, November 11, 2024

By Burton Cole BUTLER — Pendleton County Schools have an attendance problem, and Superintendent Joe Buerkley hopes that a large, silver cup will help solve the problem.

Students from Mason-Corinth Elementary School in Williamstown landed at the Gene Snyder Airport in Falmouth this month as their reward for practicing ROAR — Respect, Ownership, Achievement and Responsibility.

Students soar at Snyder Airport

News Staff

Monday, November 11, 2024

FALMOUTH —Students at Mason-Corinth Elementary in Williamstown have been focusing on four attributes this school year to help them become successful students and citizens: Respect, Ownership, Achievement, and Responsibility — ROAR.

Members of the newly appointed Pendleton County Tourism Board.

Pendleton welcomes tourism commission

News Staff

Thursday, October 24, 2024

Pendleton CountyEconomic Development FALMOUTH — Pendleton County reached a significant milestone last Tuesday as the first group of tourism commissioners was sworn in by Judge Executive David Fields.

Elijah Combs holds box pieces steady for assembly.

Falmouth Baptist builds blessing box

News Staff

Thursday, October 24, 2024

By Nila Harris FALMOUTH — When one of the Falmouth Baptist Church members suggested putting up a blessing box for the community, Pastor Evan Williams was all for it.

Plant manager presents equipment to Rapid Response Team. Photo by Tami Vater.

State, local officials hope to help Hammer Strength employees

News Staff

Thursday, October 24, 2024

Pendleton CountyEconomic Development FALMOUTH — The Pendleton County Fiscal Court and Economic Development office, with state and local leaders, has spearheaded a collaborative effort to address the pending closure of Hammer Strength/Life Fitness, a Falmouth-based sports equipment manufacturer.

Youngsters get to experience the inside of emergency vehicles.

First responders feted

News Staff

Thursday, October 24, 2024

By Nila Harris FALMOUTH — Trinity Southern Baptist Church, 302 Broad St., hosted a First Responder Event last Wednesday which featured a dinner for the emergency personnel and a Touch-a-Truck with several emergency vehicles for children attending.

Woolfest brings crowds to Pendleton County.

Kentucky Wool Festival brought in the crowds

News Staff

Thursday, October 17, 2024

By Burton Cole FALMOUTH—The 2024 Kentucky Wool Festival brought in an estimated crowd of 29,000 people over the three-day weekend, festival president Steve Thomas said.That’s not a record for the annual festival, which began in 1983, but it certainly wasn’t a low turnout, Thomas said.

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