Fort Mitchell Garage was the 2025 Reader’s Choice winner for Body Shop. The business has been in operation for over 100 years, but it has never actually been in Fort Mitchell, according to owner Ron Stamm. The original business started as a blacksmith shop at the corner of Kyles Lane and Dixie Highway in what […]
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Construction on Charter Oak in Edgewood to begin by early 2027
The city of Edgewood plans to begin widening Charter Oak Road in the first half of 2027, starting from the cul-de-sac and traveling north to meet recent renovations on Dudley Road by the end of 2028. Edgewood City Council discussed plans to widen the road last month, just before the holiday. Consulting firm Verdantas, formerly […]
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Opinion: Massie in the national spotlight – should Northern Kentucky lend him a hand?
Written by Cody Ares Baynori of Newport Toward the end of last year, tech billionaire Jack Dorsey tossed Thomas Massie a national-scale compliment, floating him as “presidential” material. Massie downplayed it, but it’s hard to deny his growing national profile. Meanwhile, President Trump has endorsed a primary challenger, former Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein, and Massie […]
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Opinion: Car-centric behavior in Northern Kentucky: Can it be fixed?
Written by Eric Inda When it comes to getting from A to B in Northern Kentucky, an overwhelming majority of people choose to get to their destination by car. This makes sense, we have three separate highways connecting in a 10-mile radius. The car is king in this region, as are many other places in […]
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Opinion: A city that raised me, a future we’re building together – one year as mayor of Covington
Written by Covington mayor Ron Washington One year ago, I took the oath of office as Mayor of Covington, the largest city in Northern Kentucky and the fifth-largest in the Commonwealth. I did so with humility, fully aware of the history of this city and the responsibility that comes with leading it. I am honored […]
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Community Voices: Your LinkedIn photo called. It wants a do-over
What you need to know This Community Voices column is written by Tonya Bolton, who shares advice, tips and ideas for entrepreneurs. You can reach her at info@tonyaboltonphotography.com. Let’s talk about first impressions. You know, those magical few seconds when people decide whether you’re confident or clueless, trustworthy or suspicious, approachable or “let’s pretend we didn’t see […]
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Opinion: If there’s no room for DEI in KY, there can’t be room for LifeWise either.
Written by Jason Ellis The Boone County School Board recently declined to consider LifeWise Academy’s proposal to allow students to leave class for weekly Bible study. The request was made possible by a new Kentucky law permitting one hour of “moral instruction” during the school day. LifeWise, an Ohio-based nonprofit, has expanded across several states […]
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Opinion: How microeconomic theory comes to life in Kentucky
Written by Brian MacColl I’m not from Kentucky; I’m a New Yorker who has had a truly amazing visit to the Commonwealth. Like many visitors, I was struck by how welcoming Kentuckians are—and by how deeply bourbon culture is woven into local pride, work, and history. That’s why news that Jim Beam will pause distillation […]
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Opinion: Campbell County’s growth isn’t the problem — our rules are
Written by Brant Owens, 2026 Candidate for Campbell County Commissioner District 3 Campbell County is growing, but anyone paying attention knows we’re not growing well. Families feel squeezed by rising housing costs. Small businesses lose time and money navigating outdated rules. Sprawl creeps farther into rural land while existing neighborhoods—built on strong bones and public […]
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Opinion: Aviation and Aerospace in the Commonwealth – Where we are and where we are going
Written by Representative Stephanie Dietz For Northern Kentucky, the words aviation and aerospace represent far more than industries—they represent economic opportunity, innovation, and good-paying jobs. Northern Kentucky is home to the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), the seventh-largest cargo airport in North America, with DHL and Amazon cargo hubs on site. Our airport not only […]
