Beshear issues statement on same-sex marriage ruling
Today the United States Supreme Court, by a 5-4 vote, ruled states could not ban same-sex marriage. Because of this ruling, Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear issued a letter to all county clerks, to let...
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch, Warning issued for Ohio Co.
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Louisville has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Ohio County until 10 p.m. tonight. The NWS has also just issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Ohio County...
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Lloyd T. Joines
Lloyd T. Joines, 72, of Hartford passed away Thursday, June 25, 2015, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born in Muhlenberg County, Ky., on July 27, 1942, to the late Homer Joines and Lena...
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Little League District tournament begins this weekend
The local sanctioned District Little League Baseball Tournament is being staged this year at Beaver Dam’s Ray Chapman Park starting Saturday. The district event will send qualifiers to the regional...
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Ohio Co. man arrested after 911 hangup
After law enforcement responded to a 911 hangup, a Fordsville man was arrested for drug possession. According to a press release from the Kentucky State Police (KSP), the KSP and the Ohio County...
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In case you missed it: June 21-27
The Sunday Morning Monitor... NEWS VIDEO: Bd mayor speaks to OC Chamber about tourism KYTC: Closure on US 60 Exit Ramp to Natcher Pkwy in Owensboro Fiscal Court enters interlocal agreement, adds road,...
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Beaver Dam recognized as 2015 Playful City USA community
Beaver Dam is being honored with a 2015 Playful City USA designation for the second time. In partnership with the Humana Foundation, KaBOOM! is honoring cities, towns and counties across the country...
View ArticleJerry Render
Jerry Render, 76, of Centertown, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2015, at his home. Jerry was born on Nov. 14, 1938, in Centertown, son of the late Arnold and Pauline Ashby Render. Jerry was a member of...
View ArticleOhio Co. to receive grant money to promote school readiness
Gov. Steve Beshear, on Friday, announced nearly $1 million in grants have been awarded to 55 Community Early Childhood Councils (CECCs) covering 84 Kentucky counties to promote school readiness for...
View ArticleLewis finishes 2nd in GO Golf Series event in Central City
Eight Ohio Countians were in the field of Friday’s GO Junior Golf Series event at the Central City Country Club. After this week, the 2015 tour’s Owensboro championship division has just one more...
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Joann Calenback Wathen
Joann Calenback Wathen, 60, of Beaver Dam, died Sunday, June 28, 2015, at Jewish Hospital in Louisville. She was born in Beaver Falls, Penn. to the late Henry and Doris Hepner Calenback. Joann served...
View ArticleArthur Ray Moseley
Arthur Ray Moseley, 85, passed away on June 29, 2015, in Evansville, Ind., at Good Samaritan Home. He was born in Ohio County, served in the U.S. Army and retired from SIGECO. He was a member of The...
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Albert Kenneth “Kenny” Stacy
Albert Kenneth “Kenny” Stacy, 56, of Beaver Dam, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2015, at Norton Hospital in Louisville. He was born April 11, 1959, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Albert Ott and Stephanie...
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Enrollment for 2016 Dairy Margin Protection Program begins today
Agriculture Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden announced that starting July 1, 2015, dairy farmers can enroll in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Margin Protection Program for coverage in 2016....
View ArticleCentertown Holiness Church to host singing July 5
SUBMITTED Centertown Holiness Church will have their monthly singing this Sunday, July 5, at 11 a.m. A pot luck meal will follow the singing Blessed by the Best will be singing. Centertown Holiness...
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State fire marshal reminds to ‘proceed with caution’ this Independence Day
Kentuckians are encouraged to attend a community celebration this Fourth of July holiday. Kentucky State Fire Marshal Bill Swope advises families to let the professionals entertain you. “Setting off...
View ArticlePSC approves settlement in KU, LG&E rate cases
The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved a settlement that reduces the base rate increases sought by Louisville Gas & Electric Co. (LG&E) and Kentucky Utilities Co. (KU). Under...
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Ohio Co. police report for July 1
All information is public record. Hartford Police Department On June 1, Jared R. Montgomery, 26, of Hartford, was arrested and charged with fourth degree domestic assault. On June 5, Jesse R. Baker,...
View ArticleKeep boating safety a priority this summer
As many families prepare to enjoy time on Kentucky’s numerous lakes and rivers for the July Fourth holiday and other summertime getaways, Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) urges boaters, swimmers, fishers and...
View ArticleOC 9-10 All-Stars drop first 3 games of pool play
Ohio County Little League’s 9-10 All-Star team struggled through its first three games in this week’s District 1 Little League Tournament, losing all three. This year’s 9-10 and 11-12 district tourneys...
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