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Fiscal court split on FWC funding
During a special-called meeting of the Ohio County Fiscal Court, after much discussion, a motion to give the Ohio County Family Wellness Center (FWC) $50,000 failed. At a prior fiscal court meeting in...
View ArticleCatholic Aces down Eagle golfers 157-170
Owensboro Catholic’s Aces beat Ohio County High’s boys’ golf team 157-170 Thursday at the Ohio County Golf Course. Catholic’s Jared Tucker shot a 36 to lead his team to the win. Thursday’s scores...
View ArticleEagles down Grayson County 5-2, now 3-1 on season
Ohio County High’s Eagle soccer team beat visiting Grayson County 5-2 Saturday evening at Russell Field, improving to 3-1 on the year. The Cougars dropped to 2-2-1 with the loss. The Eagles got a pair...
View ArticleOC boys’, girls’ cross-country teams open season
Ohio County High’s boys’ and girls’ cross country teams open their 2013 seasons Saturday in the multi-team Owensboro Invitational meet. Saturday’s meet opens a season including seven dual and...
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Eagles come from behind again for win over Hancock 35-27
[caption id="attachment_13586" align="alignright" width="300"] Eagle quarterback Jake Griffin escapes the grasp of Hancock County's Beau Case during the first half of OC's comeback win Friday night at...
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School board sets tax rate at 47.5
At its Aug. 15 meeting, the Ohio County School Board approved a tax rate of 47.5 after looking over its options from the state. This means if a property owner has $100,000 worth of property, then they...
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KSP: 7 die on Ky. roadways last week
Preliminary statistics indicate that seven people died in seven separate crashes on Kentucky’s roadways from Monday, Aug. 26 through Sunday, Sept. 1, 2013, according to a press release from the...
View ArticleHartford Council to update, upgrade city water meters
The Hartford city council took measures to update and upgrade its water meters after hearing from a city water employee on the faulty meters and equipment. During the Aug. 22 meeting of the Hartford...
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Sheriff hires temporary employee, buys new police interceptor
At the Aug. 27 meeting of the Ohio County Fiscal Court, Ohio County Sheriff David Thompson came before the court to hire a temporary employee and get the court's approval on the purchase of a new...
View ArticleBD Fire & Rescue Bike Night Thurdsay night
The response was so great for Beaver Dam Fire and Rescue’s first Bike Night that they decided to extend the season. The Beaver Dam Fire and Rescue will have a bike night every Thursday in September...
View ArticleMt. Pleasant Church Homecoming Sept. 8
Mt. Pleasant Church will be having their Homecoming this Sunday, September 8. Services will begin at 11 a.m. and will be followed by a potluck dinner at 12 p.m. There will be gospel singing, good food...
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Eagles too much for Wildcats, win 4-1
[caption id="attachment_13647" align="alignright" width="300"] Ohio County's Jonathan Bailey battles a Franklin-Simpson defender for the ball during the Eagles' win over the Wildcats Tuesday...
View ArticleHorse Branch General Baptist Church to host singing Sept. 8
Horse Branch General Baptist Church will host the singing group Unity Road from Danville, KY. Worship service starts at 10 a.m. and the singing will begin at 11 a.m. There will be an obstacle course...
View ArticleFiscal court to set aside money for investment, helps fund Ohio Co. Fair
At the Aug. 27 meeting of the Ohio County Fiscal Court, the court heard from the committee on parking at the Courthouse, agreed to set aside money from coal severance for investment and gave money to...
View ArticleOhio County real estate transfers for Sept. 5
Real estate transfers: Thomas L. and Betty Anne Thomas to Hugh M. II and Chalna I. Smaltz Lot #1 in Block E of the Rolling Acres Development of Ohio County, Ky. Sara K. Maine – Attorney-In-Fact to Hugh...
View ArticleFiscal court approves panel, Johnston makes appointments
The Ohio County Fiscal Court approved the formation of a panel to look into Ohio County industry and the recruitment of new industry, while the judge made appointments to the new panel and two other...
View ArticleCentertown Days 2013 Sept. 13-14
Centertown Days 2013 will be held in Centertown on September 13 and 14. There will be plenty of activities for everyone. Centertown Days 2013 Schedule of Events Friday Sept.13th Pageants are as...
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McHenry Baptist to celebrate 100th anniversary
[caption id="attachment_13638" align="alignright" width="226"] The Crossmen[/caption] McHenry Baptist Church will be celebrating 100 years with a weekend celebration Sept. 14-15. On Saturday, Sept. 14,...
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Beasley named ‘Salesman of the Month’ at Moore Ford
[caption id="attachment_13666" align="alignright" width="258"] Jeremy Beasley[/caption] **Correction: It was originally reported that Beasley was Salesman of the Month for the month of September,...
View ArticleLady Eagle golfers compete in Lady Storm Invitational
Three Ohio County High Lady Eagle golfers competed in last Saturday’s Hopkins County Central Lady Storm Invitational at the Madisonville Community Golf Course. Hanna Coots (108), Makenzie Moore (116),...
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