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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

News Staff
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
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.
Marvin Sullivan serenades the Outlook staff

Marvin Sullivan serenades the Outlook staff

Local celebrity serenades the Outlook staff

News Staff
Thursday, January 2, 2025
Retired school teacher and circuit court clerk Marvin Sullivan visited area businesses with his harmonica a few days before Christmas to play carols and spread holiday cheer.
Sen. Mitch McConnell

Sen. Mitch McConnell

McConnell reflects on years as Senate GOP leader

News Staff
Thursday, January 2, 2025
 WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, delivered the following remarks Dec. 20 on the Senate floor.It was his final floor speech as the GOP leader. McConnell is stepping down from the chair, but will continue to serve the final year of his term as a U.S.
Lights on Liberty

Lights on Liberty

Lights on Liberty

News Staff
Thursday, January 2, 2025
Christmas is past, but many lights still glow as Pendleton County gets set to ring in the new year. These colorful displays are on Liberty Street in Falmouth. Wednesday marks the first day of the year 2025. Photos by Burton Cole.
Mary and Russell Cooper celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary Nov. 22 in Independence. Russell is a Pendleton County native, and still works full time as a machine operator. Photo courtesy of Karen Cooper-Hillard.

Mary and Russell Cooper celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary Nov. 22 in Independence. Russell is a Pendleton County native, and still works full time as a machine operator. Photo courtesy of Karen Cooper-Hillard.

60 years of love: A family celebration

News Staff
Thursday, January 2, 2025
INDEPENDENCE — The children of Pendleton County native Russell and Mary Cooper threw them a surprise 60th wedding anniversary party Nov. 22 in Beechgrove Baptist Church, Independence.
Pendleton County RSVP volunteers stuff canvas bags with snacks and warm clothing to be distributed to the county’s homeless population. Photo courtesy of RSVP.

Pendleton County RSVP volunteers stuff canvas bags with snacks and warm clothing to be distributed to the county’s homeless population. Photo courtesy of RSVP.

RSVP bags help for the homeless

News Staff
Friday, December 20, 2024
By Burton Cole FALMOUTH — Pendleton County’s RSVP group just finished assembling 75 cloth bags with gloves, socks, hand and foot warmers, toiletries, snacks and other goods to be distributed to the homeless population in the county.
Cutting the ribbon to officially open Riverside Dental with its new dentist are, from left, Kristen Holbrook, dental assistant; Gary Hicks, president, Pendleton County Chamber of Commerce; Dr. Christian Zint, dentist; Maggie Thomas, front office staff and Zint’s wife; Neil Belcher, Chamber vice president; and Tammy Wessel, front office manager. Zint opened the office Dec. 2, and succeeds retired dentist Dr. Monte McElfresh. Photo by Burton Cole.

Cutting the ribbon to officially open Riverside Dental with its new dentist are, from left, Kristen Holbrook, dental assistant; Gary Hicks, president, Pendleton County Chamber of Commerce; Dr. Christian Zint, dentist; Maggie Thomas, front office staff and Zint’s wife; Neil Belcher, Chamber vice president; and Tammy Wessel, front office manager. Zint opened the office Dec. 2, and succeeds retired dentist Dr. Monte McElfresh. Photo by Burton Cole.

New dentist takes Butler practice

News Staff
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
By Nila Harris BUTLER — University of Louisville grad Christian Zint said, “It was a God thing meeting Dr. Monte McElfresh,” following dental school.
Family Christmas photos with Highland cows was one of the “Farm Fresh Festivities” offerings on the Mistletoe and Farm Market Holiday Farm Trail continuing through Dec. 28 at various sites throughout Pendleton County. The photos were a stop Nov. 17 at the Hilltop Highlands Cattle Farm in DeMossville. Up next on the tour is a Holiday Date Night and Vendor Market at Black Sheep Farmstead in Falmouth.

Family Christmas photos with Highland cows was one of the “Farm Fresh Festivities” offerings on the Mistletoe and Farm Market Holiday Farm Trail continuing through Dec. 28 at various sites throughout Pendleton County. The photos were a stop Nov. 17 at the Hilltop Highlands Cattle Farm in DeMossville. Up next on the tour is a Holiday Date Night and Vendor Market at Black Sheep Farmstead in Falmouth.

Tourists follow the Holiday Farm Trail

News Staff
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
By Burton Cole FALMOUTH — Agricultural tourism is gaining in popularity. The Pendleton County Cooperative Extension Office and area producers are taking advantage of that with Mistletoe and Farm Market Holiday Farm Trail.
In front with the ribbon are Geison Cunha, vice president of operations, left; Charles Hanes, district manager; Craddock; and Gary Hicks, president of the Pendleton County Chamber of Commerce. Photo by Burton Cole.

In front with the ribbon are Geison Cunha, vice president of operations, left; Charles Hanes, district manager; Craddock; and Gary Hicks, president of the Pendleton County Chamber of Commerce. Photo by Burton Cole.

Run for the border

News Staff
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Immediately after the new Taco Bell at the corner of Shelby Street and U.S. Highway 27 in Falmouth opened at 2 p.m. Wednesday, the drive-through lane was backed up with customers. Lines continued throughout the week after months of anticipation of the new restaurant.
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