Ann Carter

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.

The Grant County Fireballs B team is all smiles after capturing the championship bracket.

The Owen County Board of Education held its July meeting this week, welcoming several new administrators and discussing district updates ahead of the 2025-26 school year.

After weeks of band camp, with members putting in as many as 13 hours a day, five days a week, the Owen County Marching Band is ready to kick off its 2026 season.

For legendary pool player and Owen County native John Brumback, who was recently named the greatest bank pool player in American history by “The Best In Billiards,” his lifelong passion for the game began at age 12 with a little sibling rivalry.