Ann Carter

Students stepped out in style last weekend for the 2026 Owen County prom. The ladies dressed to impress in gowns that sparkled and shined and their dates in their matching tuxes.

The Owen County Board of Education met this week for its April meeting, where elementary principal Jacklyn Fink presented iReady testing results for 3rd and 4th grade students.

The Owen County Republican Committee hosted its annual Lincoln Day Dinner last weekend, drawing a large crowd for an evening centered on fellowship and recognition of local service.

The Owen County Fiscal Court approved salary increases for its deputy judge-executive and deputy coroner during a special-called meeting last week.

Two Owen County students have been selected for the Kentucky Governor's Scholars Program (GSP), a statewide summer program honoring high school juniors for their academic and civic achievements.

Barney and Andy will return to Owenton when it travels back in time to the carefree days and quaint setting of the annual Mayberry Day.

Athletes from across the commonwealth gathered in Richmond for the 31st Special Olympics State Summer Games, held at Eastern Kentucky University. A total of 97 teams representing Kentucky's nine regions came together last weekend for two days of competition rooted in determination and triumph.

Jim and Ann Carter recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. The couple were married June 25, 1966, at Community Presbyterian Church of Pinehurst. They were joined in celebration by their children, Mike and Eddie Carter, of Charlotte, Chris and Kathy Carter, of Marietta, Ga., and Kim Cummings, of Stephenville, Texas; and their seven grandchildren.

Bear sightings have been on the rise in northern Kentucky in recent weeks, with wildlife officials saying that the trend is part of normal seasonal behavior.

Bear sightings have been on the rise in northern Kentucky in recent weeks, with wildlife officials saying that the trend is part of normal seasonal behavior.