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Tourism spending in Ohio Co. increased in 2014
The annual survey of tourism spending in Kentucky shows an increase for Ohio County in 2014. All nine of the state’s tourism regions registered gains for 2014 compared with 2013. The report showed...
View ArticleVelma M. Allen
Velma M. Allen, 79, of Beaver Dam, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 7, 2015. She was born Oct. 14, 1935, to the late Lawrence Milam and Alta Geary Milam. Besides her parents, she was preceded...
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Segers, Unsel to participate in next week’s state bass fishing championship
The Kentucky State Bass Fishing Championship will be held next Friday and Saturday, May 15-16, and Kentucky Lake’s Kentucky Dam Marina. Ohio County High’s team of Jackson Segers and Travis Unsel will...
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Paving along KY 369 & KY 764 starts this week
A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has started asphalt paving along several highways in Ohio County. Motorists should be alert for paving activities at the following locations: KY...
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Eagles hammer Trinity 11-4 on the road
Ohio County’s Eagles rapped out 11 hits Thursday in an 11-4 win at Whitesville Trinity, earning their sixth win in seven starts. Saturday the Eagles will honor their five senior players on Senior Day...
View ArticleOhio Co. real estate transfers for May 8
Real estate transfers: Nestaway LLC to Edwin C. Wilbanks, Jr. and Nelda Gay Wilbanks Two parcels in Beaver Dam, Ky. Emma L. Key to Mary Kelly Tract in Rockport, Ky. William Paul Hine to Lena and Arnold...
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In case you missed it: May 3-9
The Sunday Morning Monitor... NEWS Motorists reminded to be alert for mowing crews on highways More voters than ever registered in Ky. for May 19 election Fiscal Court approves truck lease, new...
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Norvill Simmons
Norvill Simmons, 82, of Greenville, Ky., passed away on his 82nd birthday, Saturday, May 9, 2015, at The Heartford House, in Owensboro, Ky. He was born to the late Arthur and Malissie Moxley Simmons,...
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Severe weather possible late afternoon Monday
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Louisville is warning of possible severe weather Monday afternoon and evening. According to the NWS, isolated thunderstorms are possible tonight, but no severe...
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Anna Sue Maiden Chinn
Anna Sue Maiden Chinn, 76, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2015, at Ohio County Hospital. She was born Feb. 5, 1939, to Homer Maiden and Virginia Snodgrass Maiden. She was a Christian and a member of the...
View ArticleCentertown Holiness Church to host singing May 17
SUBMITTED Centertown Holiness Church will hot a singing on Sunday, May 17, at 6 p.m. Terry Terrell will be singing and preaching, following the Lords. Everyone is welcome. Centertown Holiness Church...
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Thompson, Embry brief OC Chamber on legislative session
[caption id="attachment_27761" align="alignright" width="300"] Kentucky State Representative Tommy Thompson, left, and State Senator C.B. Embry speak at the Ohio County Chamber of Commerce meeting...
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Ohio Co. under Special Weather Statement
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Louisville has issued a Special Weather Statement for Ohio County. Ohio County will experience gusty winds this afternoon. Expect breezy conditions for the rest...
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Wilma E. Smallwood
Wilma E. Smallwood, 51, of Reynolds Station, Ky., died Sunday, May 10, 2015, at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington. Wilma Eileen Fulkerson was born Nov. 1, 1963, in Owensboro, Ky., to...
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Kathleen Rose Cockrell Ruff
Kathleen Rose Cockrell Ruff, 66 of Morgantown, Ky., passed away Saturday, May 9, 2015, at the Twin Lakes Regional Medical Center in Leitchfield, Ky. Kathleen was born Sept. 19, 1948, in Princeton,...
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Misty Michelle Autry Smith
Misty Michelle Autry Smith, 33, of Beaver Dam, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2015. She was born Aug. 11, 1981, in Ohio County, Ky., to Michael William Autry and Carolyn Bilbro Raley. She was preceded...
View ArticleSouthern Elementary special-called SBDM Council meeting May 18
Southern Elementary will hold a special-called SBDM Council meeting May 18 at 4 p.m. The meeting will be held in conference room.
View ArticleOC track team wraps season before region meet this weekend
Ohio County High’s track and field teams were busy last week, competing in the Muhlenberg Senior Night meet Thursday night and in the SKY(Southern Kentucky) Conference meet Saturday. OCHS’ finishes at...
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KSP investigating armed robbery of elderly Ohio Co. woman
An elderly Ohio County woman is doing well after she reported to authorities she was tied up in her own home and robbed at knife point. According to a press release, detectives with the Kentucky State...
View ArticleCity of Hartford among water treatment plants recognized for superior...
Kentucky’s Energy and Environment Cabinet has recognized 33 surface water treatment plants in Kentucky for meeting the goals of Kentucky’s Area-Wide Optimization Program (AWOP). The purpose of AWOP is...
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