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Owen Co. Assessment Report

Owen Co. 20/20 Executive Summary

Owen 20/20 Vision Reports

 

Welcome to Owen County!

Owen County is truly the Heartbeat of the Golden Triangle.  Located entirely within the boundaries of I-75, I-71 and I-64, we are less than a one hour drive from Lexington, Louisville and Cincinnati, OH. 

Our county has a wealth of natural beauty with numerous lakes, streams and rolling ridges providing top quality fishing and hunting opportunities in the Commonwealth. 

The Kentucky River borders the entire western boundary of our county.  Eagle Creek, the world’s longest creek, flows through Owen County.  Elmer Davis Lake, managed by Kentucky Fish & Wildlife provides some of the best bluegill/crappie fishing in the state.

Elk Creek Hunt Club (External Link - You are now leaving the .gov domain.) provide professional bird hunting and shooting sports recreation. 

Visit Perry Park Golf Resort (External Link - You are now leaving the .gov domain.) and Fairway Golf Course (External Link - You are now leaving the .gov domain.) for group and individual play. 

We invite you to visit Elk Creek Vineyards (External Link - You are now leaving the .gov domain.), Kentucky’s largest winery, currently producing eighteen varieties of wine. 

These are just a few of the attractions that make Owen County a great place to visit and an even better place to live. So come and experience our great people and gracious rural atmosphere that is just minutes from everywhere. 

Our motto says it best: Owen County... Pretty - Quiet - Close.

 

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE NOW!!  CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS!!

Community Bulletin Board

     Calendar of Events  (External Link - You are now leaving the .gov domain.)

 

Saturday, May 19 Arts in the Park - Owen County Fairgrounds 

Tuesday, May 22 6:00pm Owen Co Fiscal Court Workshop

Friday, May 25   1:00pm Project Development Board Meeting
 
Monday, May 28 Memorial Day 
 
Thursday, Jun 7 5:00pm Owen Co Parks & Recreation Meeting  

Tuesday, Jun 12 6:00pm Owen County Fiscal Court Meeting

Thursday, Jun 14 7:30am Chamber of Commerce Meeting
  
Friday, Jun 15-16 RELAY FOR LIFE - Owen County Itron Field
 
Sunday, Jun 17 Father's Day
 
Friday, Jun 22 1:00pm Project Developement Board Meeting
  
Monday, Jun 25-30 Owen County Fan Fair - Owen County Fair Grounds
 
Tuesday, Jun 26 6:00pm Owen Co Fiscal Court Workshop


Please check the calendar below for more information!

Calendar of Events  (External Link - You are now leaving the .gov domain.)

 

EMERGENCY SERVICES

 

One Call Now Emergency Notification System

If you have a cell phone, you must register these numbers in order to receive a call.

Click Here to add name, address and phone numbers.

Any additional questions, please contact David Lilly, 911 Coordinator at 502-750-1735.

Owen County emergency sirens are tested the first Wednesday of every month at 11AM (weather permitting).  If you have any questions please contact the Judge Executive’s office at 502-484-3405.

In the case of a severe storm please contact your Emergency Management office, 502-484-2791, to report any storm damage done to your property.  You may also contact your local fire department or the Judge Executive’s office, 502-484-3405.



 

Attention Owen County Taxpayers!

IF YOU HAVE CHANGES PLEASE CONTACT THE PVA FOR THE FOLLOWING :

Real  Property

        Changes by March  1st, 2011 

Tangible Property

Business furniture and fixtures
Tools, inventories, etc. up until May 15th 2011

Homestead Exemption

If you are going to be 65 in 2011 or if you are a totally disabled resident of Owen County, you should apply for the Homestead Exemption.

Contact Jimmy Coyle, Owen County PVA with any questions call 484-5172

Fiscal Court Meeting Information

Fiscal Court meetings are the second Tuesday of the month at 6pm in the courthouse.  The work shop is the 4th Tuesday of the month at 6pm in the courthouse.

3-8-11 Meeting Minutes (pdf 1370kb)

3-22-11 Meeting Minutes (pdf 870kb)

4-6-11 Meeting Minutes (pdf 408kb)

4-12-11 Meeting Minutes (pdf 928kb)

5-10-11 Meeting Minutes (pdf 1235 kb)

5-24-11 Meeting Minutes (pdf 759kb)

6-14-11 Meeting Minutes (pdf 910kb)

6-28-11 Meeting Minutes (pdf 815kb)

7-12-11 Meeting Minutes (pdf 1337kb)

7-26-11 Meeting Minutes (pdf 406kb)

8-9-11 Meeting Minutes (pdf 1041kb)

9-13-11 Meeting Minutes (pdf 1031kb)

9-27-11 Meeting Minutes (pdf 424kb)

10-11-11 Meeting Minutes (pdf 378kb)

10-13-11 Meeting Minutes (pdf 160kb)

10-19-11 Meeting Minutes (pdf 193kb)

10-25-11 Meeting Minutes (pdf 463kb)

11-8-11 Meeting Minutes (pdf 425kb)

11-22-11 Meeting Minutes (pdf 624kb)

12-13-11 Meeting Minutes (pdf 460 kb)

12-22-11 Meeting Minutes (pdf 160kb)

1-10-12 Meeting Minutes (pdf 667kb)

1-24-12 Meeting Minutes (pdf 517kb)

2-6-12 Meeting Minutes (pdf 321kb)

2-14-12 Meeting Minutes (pdf 668kb)

2-28-12 Meeting Minutes (pdf 524kb)

Owen County Budget

 

Budget 2011-2012 (pdf1191kb)

Quarterly Financial Statement (.pdf  40KB)

 

Sweet Owen Day
 

In the past few years, our festival has grown tremendously with vendors from within and out of the county.

With so many things to do from shopping, kids playing on the inflatables or just coming out to enjoy some good food and music, there was something for the whole family.

Sweet Owen Day 2011  was a great day for all those that  attended.  We had wonderful food, great music and a large number of vendors.  Sweet Owen Day Committee would like to thank all who were involved and helped out that day.  We want to thank all of the bands, vendors, and the attendees for a great event.

Sweet Owen Day 2012 is September 15th.  Mark your calendar and come and join us again for a great time.  We look forward to seeing you.

 

Upcoming Community Events
 

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE NOW!!  CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS!!

Arts in the Park May 19, 2012

Relay for Life Owen County has been changed to June 15 and 16 at the Itron Field.

Owen County Fan Fair - June 25 - June 30 at the Owen County Fairgrounds

 

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Always call 811 or 800-752-6007 at least two business days before you dig.


Last Updated 5/14/2012
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