PSC urges caution as winter storm approaches
With dangerous winter weather bearing down on Kentucky tonight, the Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) is urging residents who lose power to exercise caution when using portable generators or...
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***UPDATE*** Latest info from the NWS on today’s winter storm
***UPDATE*** 2-16-15 3:35 p.m. The National Weather Service has issued another Winter Weather Briefing updating everyone on what to expect over the next several hours. According to the NWS, snow...
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State road crews battle heavy snowfall
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet crews, reinforced with contract plow operators, are working across the Commonwealth today in an effort to keep priority routes passable as a winter storm with heavy...
View ArticleOC swimmers compete at regional meet
Though none qualified for the state meet, Ohio County’s swim team set several school and individual marks at the Region One Swimming and Diving Meet at the HealthPark pool in Owensboro. Josh...
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No school in Ohio Co. Tuesday, basketball game canceled
There will be no school in Ohio County on Tuesday, Feb. 17. According to officials, a decision for the rest of the week could come as soon as Tuesday afternoon. Also, tonight's (Monday) Lady Eagle...
View ArticleFrigid temps increase the risk for carbon monoxide poisoning
Courtesy of the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Resources During extreme weather conditions and below freezing temperatures, the risk for carbon monoxide poisoning increases. Kentuckians are...
View ArticleEagles fall to South Warren on Senior Night 98-63
The South Warren Trojans scored the last 13 points of the first period, turning a 13-11 lead to one of 26-11, and went on to beat Ohio County 98-63 Saturday afternoon at the OCHS gym. Saturday’s game...
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Local state of emergency declared for Ohio County
Ohio County Judge Executive David Johnston has declared a local state of emergency for Ohio County. According to OC Emergency Management director Charlie Shields, the declaration has no specific end...
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Marc Steven Hines
Marc Steven Hines, 45, passed away Friday, Feb. 13, 2015, at his home. He was born on Sept. 18, 1969, in Kansas City, Mo., to Dianne Reader Haynes. Marc was an avid Louisville Cardinals and New York...
View ArticleGov. Beshear declares statewide emergency in response to winter storm
In response to heavy snows and bitter cold across the Commonwealth in the past 12 hours, Gov. Steve Beshear declared a statewide emergency to allow local officials immediate access to state resources...
View ArticleSafety rules for dangerous wind chills
Courtesy of the National Weather Service in Louisville A Wind Chill Warning and a Wind Chill Advisory have been issued by the Louisville National Weather Service. A Wind Chill Advisory is issued when...
View ArticleLady Eagles fall to Madisonville 59-42
Madisonville-North Hopkins downed Ohio County 59-42 Saturday afternoon at Madisonville in what may have been the Lady Eagles’ final regular-season game. Sunday night’s heavy snowfall has canceled...
View ArticleWeather cancellations, delays for Feb. 19
The sun and the state and county road crews have helped Ohio County get back to a bit of normality since the big snow storm. There are still cancellations and delays, but not as many as the past couple...
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State, county road crews continue cleanup from this week’s snow
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) highway district road crews are mostly spot treating today as arctic temperatures send the state into a deep freeze. Crews stayed busy Wednesday plowing and...
View ArticleOC Chamber ribbon cutting at BD Cafe Feb. 23
The Ohio County Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon cutting Monday, Feb. 23, at 11:30 a.m. at the Beaver Dam Cafe. The Beaver Dam Café is at 107 N. Main Street in downtown Beaver Dam.
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Ohio Co. under Wind Chill Advisory, more winter weather coming
Ohio County took a huge hit with the President's Day winter storm, but winter is not over and more precipitation is on the way. First, Ohio County is under a Wind Chill Advisory until 6 a.m. Friday...
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Vernon L. Milam
Vernon L. Milam, 70, of Morgantown, Ky. passed away Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015, at his residence. Vernon was born May 20, 1944, in Butler County, Ky., to the late George Clarence and Golda Mae Cannon...
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NWS issues Winter Storm Watch for Ohio Co.
It seems Ohio County just can't escape the clutches of winter this week as the National Weather Service (NWS) in Louisville has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Ohio County and the surrounding area. The...
View ArticleFreeman Lloyd ‘Teabo’ Jones
Freeman Lloyd (Teabo) Jones, 84, of Farmersville, Texas, died Feb.10, 2015, in a McKinney, Texas, hospital. He was born May 12, 1930, in Echols, Ky., the son of Elliott and Ercie Curtis Jones. He...
View Article10th District basketball tourneys begin Monday at OCHS
The 2015 Girls’ 10th District Tournament tips off Monday night at 6 p.m. with host Ohio County taking on McLean County. The winner of Monday’s game will face off against Muhlenberg County at 7 p.m....
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