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By Vanessa New Willhoite Sweet Owen Contributor Noel Red True It’s hard to believe that the first Monterey Fair was fifty years ago! What began in 1976 as a gathering of local artists and craftspeople has grown into a celebration of community, history and hometown pride. The original vision was simple: invite people to Monterey to experience handcrafted art, good food, live music and fellowship while showcasing the unique character of the town. Nearly fifty years later, th

By Matt Stafford Sweet Owen Contributor The past several years of uncovering interesting tidbits of ancestry has inspired family members and myself to apply for memberships to organizations like the Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution (SAR or DAR respectively). I happened to be experiencing a rather uneventful turkey hunt one morning this last spring when I decided to check my emails and discovered my application for the SAR had finally been approved. A member has t

Owen County Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Ribbon Cutting for The Flour Shop The Owen County Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated a ribbon cutting on June 11th for The Flour Shop, a locally owned bakery and breakfast café now serving the Owenton community. Located at 110 North Madison Street, The Flour Shop is owned and operated by Jimi Sue Lynn and offers hot, hearty breakfast favorites, fresh baked goods, handcrafted desserts, custom cakes, and decorated cookies for birt