OCMS basketball scores for Nov. 18-26
Previously-unreported scores from Ohio County Middle School basketball teams: —11/18 at Morgantown— OCMS (7) Girls 49, Butler Co. 23 OCMS 12 16 10 11 — 24 1/2 11 Butler Co. 6...
View ArticleFood safety tips for the holidays
Parties, family dinners and seasonal gatherings where food is served are traditional part of holiday cheer. This holiday season, the Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) urges consumers to take...
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Hartford Council creates sinking fund, gets update on street closure
During the Nov. 21 meeting of the Hartford City Council, the council created an occupational tax sinking fund, heard an update on the closing of a street, received a report from the Hartford Police...
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Horse Branch couple arrested on meth charges
[caption id="attachment_15516" align="alignright" width="237"] James Woolen[/caption] A Horse Branch couple is in the Ohio County Detention Center facing drug charges after being arrested Thanksgiving...
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Mickey Rooney Payton
Mickey Rooney Payton, 69, passed away Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013, at Jewish Hospital in Louisville. He was born in the Midway Community of Ohio County on Dec. 26, 1943. Mickey was an avid sportsman and...
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Bonnie Gaynell Bradley
Bonnie Gaynell Bradley, 75, of Beaver Dam passed away Friday, Nov. 29, 2013, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born Oct. 16, 1938, in Rosine, Ky., to the late Henry Carson and Prudy Mae...
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In case you missed it: Nov. 24-30
The Sunday Morning Monitor... NEWS New KSP Post 16 troopers likely headed to Ohio County KYTC: Highway crews pre-treating roads today Lane, width restriction on KY 85 Green River Bridge to start Dec. 2...
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KSP Offers Winter Driving Tips
Kentuckians were dealt a wintry forecast to kick off the Thanksgiving holiday travel last weekend. The Kentucky State Police is asking motorists to be aware that weather conditions may change rapidly...
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Hartford uses tax money for sidewalk replacement
During the November meeting of the Hartford City Council, the city council approved a motion to use occupational tax money to replace a section of sidewalk along Clay Street. Mayor Charlotte Hendricks...
View ArticleFour Eagles named to All-Area Football Team
Ohio County High’s football Eagles placed four players on the Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer’s 2013 All-Area High School Football Team. The ’13 honor squad was recognized in Thursday’s edition of the...
View Article***UPDATE*** Kangaroo missing in Fordsville area
***UPDATE*** The kangaroo has been found and is now home. _______________________________ Somebody in Fordsville ended their Thanksgiving weekend on a down note as their pet has gone missing. Normally...
View Article2013 Eagle football team honored with banquet
Ohio County High School held its 2013 Football Banquet Sunday, Nov. 17, at school’ Eagle Rock Cafe. Those on hand partook of a meal and witnessed the awards to members of the ’13 Eagle varsity, junior...
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OC Senior Services to have Senior Angel Tree
Ohio County Senior Services will be having a Senior Angel Tree this year. If you know of a needy senior that could use a little help this time of year please contact the Cornerstone Hall Senior...
View ArticleCourthouse Players present ‘Blue Suede Christmas’ Dec. 6-8
Submitted Ohio County will not have a “Blue Christmas” this year when “Blue Suede Christmas – the Ultimate Elvis Holiday Bash” comes to the Courthouse Players’ Theatre. This wonderful holiday show will...
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KSP: 13 die on Ky. roadways last week
Preliminary statistics indicate that 13 people died in 12 separate crashes on Kentucky’s roadways from Monday, Nov. 25 through Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013, according to a press release from the Kentucky State...
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Donations being taken to help with aftermath of animal shelter fire
Donations are being taken this week to help with the recovery of the Knox-Whitley Animal Shelter in Rockholds, Ky., which burned over the weekend. Anyone wanting to help with the effort can drop off...
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Accident on WK Parkway sends man to hospital
An early morning accident on the Western Kentucky Parkway sent an Owensboro man to the hospital Tuesday. According to the Kentucky State Police, around 5 a.m. Tuesday morning, Jeffery T. Fox, 50, of...
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OC Animal Shelter reunites Carolina cat with owners after 6 years
[caption id="attachment_15568" align="alignright" width="227"] Linda and Chuck Thompson of North Carolina were reunited with their long lost cat, Mulder, after he turned up at the OC Animal Shelter six...
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Special Weather Statement issued by NWS Paducah
The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a Special Weather Statement for the area Thursday night into Friday. According to the NWS, arctic air precipitation will develop toward the Ohio...
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Lady Eagles overwhelm Ft. Campbell 73-13
[caption id="attachment_15580" align="alignright" width="166"] OC senior guard Alyssia Baker is fouled as she drives to the basket during the first half of the Lady Eagles' win over Fort Campbell...
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