Special thanks to Amber Perkins of APerkins Photo for capturing these moments at both events! CHAMBER MARKETPLACE 2025 ANNUAL DINNER & AWARDS NIGHT 2026 Each year, the Chamber Annual Dinner & Awards Night brings the community together to recognize achievements, honor service and celeb rate what makes our hometown shine. L to R: Business of the Year - Bush Realty , Business Person of the Year - Laura Porter 2026 Leadership Owen County Graduates L to R: Mikayla Roark, Pamela Wr

By Jen Campbell Sweet Owen Contributor T he Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, known as PACE, is a comprehensive health care model designed to help older adults remain safely in their homes and communities while receiving the medical and supportive services they need. In Northern Kentucky, the PACE program is operated by Senior Community Care of Northern Kentucky, a service of Volunteers of America National Services, a nonprofit organization committed to compassio

By Matt Stafford Sweet Owen Contributor I once heard a comedian joke that men approaching their 40s tend to choose one of two hobbies: diving deep into American war history or learning how to smoke meats. While I have mastered neither, at 37 I am fairly knowledgeable about U.S. military history and have occasionally smoked a rack of baby back ribs or a roll of breakfast sausage. What has recently made me feel far older than my years, however, is a steadily growing habit of si

By Kelly Rodamer Sweet Owen Contributor From a young age, I learned about the dangers of smoking, drinking and drug use. I was an active — often overeager — participant in my school’s D.A.R.E. program and even lectured family members when they reached for a BIC lighter and a cigarette. As I entered high school and college, the lectures stopped, but my concern for friends who seemed drawn to destructive lifestyles intensified. I became the designated driver, the shoulder to cr

By Cassie Hamilton Sweet Owen Copy Editor/Contributor "... I love it. I love Owen County, and all winter, I'm ready for Spring here." - Gene Rose Every summer, Gene Rose spends a day or two going for a drive around Owen County. He wants to see what has changed, an inventory of sorts, the way the land shifts, and the new houses at the end of a lane. The way others are starting to appreciate an uncluttered lifestyle. He takes in the terrain, the rolling hills, and the river blu

By Josh Rodamer Sweet Owen Contributor Nestled among the rolling hills of northern Franklin County, about 30 minutes from Owenton, is a farm born from corporate citizenship and serving as a catalyst for outdoor community. West Sixth Brewing, best known for its Lexington-based brewery, operates West Sixth Farm on Shadrick Ferry Road. The farm not only showcases some of the ingredients used in the company’s beverages, but also features a taproom, mixed-use trail system, disc go

There have always been avenues to bring the arts to Owen County residents — from music performed at local events to artisans and crafters at fairs and festivals, poetry readings, and plays at schools and churches. The county has a wealth of talented people. In recent years, the Owen County Council for the Arts has been a driving force in bringing a variety of artistic expressions to the forefront of Owen County culture. The Community Theater, part of the Council for the Arts,

Sweet Owen is proud to showcase young, local writers in our community. The following short story was written by John Henry, a 7th grade student at Owen County Middle School, as part of a narrative fiction writing assignment in Mrs. Amanda Anderson-Mathew's English class. This is chapter on of the story he created. Artwork by Danni Williams BEEP BEEP I hear cars honking on the road as I walk into the corner store before school. The air smells like wet   pavement and gasoline.

Nestled in the heart of downtown Owenton, the Owen County Senior Center offers a unique approach to vibrant aging. With a schedule full of fun, educational and entertaining activities, there truly is something for everyone. Director Margina King works diligently to provide a wide variety of activities for the many seniors who frequent the center. “It’s important that our seniors have a place to call their own — a place where they can come and be with friends,” she said. Wheth

Announcing a New Opportunity to Honor Loved Ones at New Funeral Homes New Funeral Homes is pleased to announce an opportunity to honor your loved ones, while giving back. We invite you to participate in our “Memorial Tree" initiative, where you can purchase an engraved ‘leaf’ with the name(s) and dates of life of your loved one(s). This tree, designed, created and installed by local artisans, Steve and Ellie Petzinger,  is located prominently in the front yard of our funeral