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12/11/2025
Don't miss Santa's arrival during the upcoming Christmas parade.
12/10/2025

Don't miss Santa's arrival during the upcoming Christmas parade.

Celebrate the Christmas season at the annual Christmas parade happening on Saturday, Dec.13, in Owenton. The event is filled with local shopping, music, fun activities, including a Christmas Bake-Off, certain to spread holiday cheer.

Two of Owen County's best musicians are headed to Pasadena to perform in the Rose Parade.
12/09/2025

Two of Owen County's best musicians are headed to Pasadena to perform in the Rose Parade.

Owen County students, Olivia Taylor and Bailey Stewart, chosen for the prestigious Bands of America Honor Band 2026 to play in the iconic Rose Parade in Pasadena, California, adding to the honor band's six appearances in this event since it began in 1890.

A middle school student is making a name for himself in movies and doing voice-overs.
10/23/2025

A middle school student is making a name for himself in movies and doing voice-overs.

OWENTON -- Owen County Middle School student Austin Bourne, 11, has been making waves across the entertainment industry, earning recognition on the stage, screen, and in voice-over work. Austin’s passion

The girls close out a season with a winning record.
10/23/2025

The girls close out a season with a winning record.

Owen County concluded the 2025 volleyball season with a 3-0 loss to Eminence in the 31st District Tournament semifinals on Tuesday, Oct. 21.

Please join us in congratulating these newlyweds.
10/02/2025

Please join us in congratulating these newlyweds.

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Come out and support youth sports.
10/01/2025

Come out and support youth sports.

Join Owen County Parks and Rec youth football program on Oct. 11 for a fundraiser with food, fun, and entertainment. Enjoy fish meals and music while supporting the program's equipment upgrades.

Another successful Sweet Owen Day is in the books.
09/26/2025

Another successful Sweet Owen Day is in the books.

Owen County came out in droves last Saturday to celebrate its history with live music, great food and plenty more during the annual Sweet Owen Day in Owenton.

A mother-son duo set out to complete a 5K marathon in each of the Kentucky's 120 counties. During Sweet Owen Day, they d...
09/26/2025

A mother-son duo set out to complete a 5K marathon in each of the Kentucky's 120 counties. During Sweet Owen Day, they did just that.

It’s a day they’ll never forget.

Owen County's state representative is one of more than a dozen female state lawmakers to sign onto a U.S. Supreme Court ...
09/26/2025

Owen County's state representative is one of more than a dozen female state lawmakers to sign onto a U.S. Supreme Court amicus brief to keep biological males out of girls and women's sports.

A dozen female Kentucky legislators have signed onto an amicus brief ahead of a pair of U.S. Supreme Court hearings asking justices to rule in favor of allowing only biological

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