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07/16/2025

A man police said was too drunk to be booked into jail was charged with endangering the welfare of a minor and more following an incident July 11 on Jonesville

07/10/2025
Please join us in congratulating David.
07/08/2025

Please join us in congratulating David.

As long as the fields of Owen County have known the turning of seasons and the hum of tractors at dawn, David Chappell’s presence has been a constant in the

07/04/2025

How are you celebrating the 4th of July? Share your images with us for possible publication in next week's paper. Please include the names of those in the images.

Check out this week's paper for all the details.
07/04/2025

Check out this week's paper for all the details.

Owen County School District has embarked on a comprehensive upgrade project aimed to modernize the athletic facilities, enhance safety and accommodate the growing needs of the district.

Both men allegedly told the police they had a gun and "something for each other."
05/27/2025

Both men allegedly told the police they had a gun and "something for each other."

Two men who police say admitted having guns and “something for each other” were arrested following an incident that took place during baseball practice for children 10 and under, according

Until about two years ago, this 38-year-old mom of three from Owen County relied on oxygen tanks and wheelchairs, strugg...
05/14/2025

Until about two years ago, this 38-year-old mom of three from Owen County relied on oxygen tanks and wheelchairs, struggling to make it from one end of the house to the other. Now she’s running 5K races and half marathons, coaching her daughter’s cheerleading team and making up for lost time with her family.

Lyndsey Minch Allnutt couldn’t remember a time when she couldn’t stop coughing or struggling to catch her breath.

From going to college to serving their country, some of Owen County's best and brightest are ready for the future.
05/09/2025

From going to college to serving their country, some of Owen County's best and brightest are ready for the future.

As part of Owen County's Senior Signing Day, 75 students who will graduate at the end of the month signed their letters of commitment in a ceremony meant to honor

Let's give Levi Young and Broox Ward a round of applause.
05/09/2025

Let's give Levi Young and Broox Ward a round of applause.

The high school bass fishing team has once again proved that persistence and skill leads to great success when it punched its ticket to the KHSAA State Tournament, the first

Individual assistance is available at the Owen County Fairgrounds.
05/01/2025

Individual assistance is available at the Owen County Fairgrounds.

Kentuckians in 13 counties, including Owen County, now are eligible for disaster relief following a major disaster declaration by President Donald Trump.

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