Sharps host scholarship winners, sponsors

By Carol Klaber FORT MITCHELL — Dr. Phillip Sharp and his wife, Ann, of Newton, Massachusetts, returned to Northern Kentucky on July 26 to host their annual dinner for the Pendleton High School Class of 1962 and the Sharp Family Scholarship recipients at the Greyhound Restaurant, Fort Mitchell.

Red Cross rewards McDowell for 50 years over three states

By Nila Harris Mary McDowell, Pendleton County team lead for the Bluegrass Region American Red Cross, said she enjoys helping people. She likes it so much that her career with Red Cross has spanned three states and 50 years.

Judge: Ernst off the ballot for mayor

By Carolyn Reid FALMOUTH — Impeached mayor Sebastian Ernst is off the November ballot.Chief 18th Circuit Court Judge Jay Delaney ruled Thursday that Ernst cannot run to fill the final two years of his unexpired four-year term.

City Public Works Director Gary Lea retires after 44 years

By Burton Cole FALMOUTH — His friends and co-workers painted Gary Lea as a stubborn man given to arguments — and as one of the most dependable guys they know.Lea, 61, retired last week as director of public works for the City of Falmouth.

Butler Cruise-In honors its longtime organizer

By Nila Harris BUTLER — The 32nd annual Butler Cruise-In was held on the last hot Saturday in July, and this time with twist.This year’s event was a tribute to Lions Club member Gary Veirs.

Sultry singer began at Wool Festival

Kasey Jo drops debut single, videoBy Burton Cole FORT THOMAS — Growing up in Falmouth, Kasey Jo Bishop was always singing.“I started singing with the Rick Adams Band when I was 11 or 12 years old,” she said.