What started as Miami University’s first-ever mural class has ended with towering panels of color on public display at Newport on The Levee. Last fall, 15 students at Miami University participated in the department of art’s first mural class. They created multiple works of art now on display at The Levee in the alley next […]
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Covington debates mayor pay as Crescent Springs preps budget
This week, in NKY local government meetings, Covington will hold a first reading on an ordinance regarding the transition of government to a mayor-council form, while Crescent Springs talks about the new fiscal year budget. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know […]
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Campbell County awards over $180K in conservation support
From backyard gardens to family farms, Campbell County residents are taking conservation into their own hands—and getting help to do it. Campbell County Conservation District members presented to the Campbell County Fiscal Court on May 7 during soil and water conservation stewardship week. The district has promoted the sustainability of natural resources in the county […]
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He helped 2,500 inmates earn GEDs. Now he’s retiring
Campbell County recognized Gene Dobbs, a long-time teacher at the Campbell County Detention Center’s GED program, for 25 years of service. Dobbs retired from the Sycamore Community School District as a junior high math teacher in 1998. At that time, the Campbell County Detention Center had just lost its GED instructor, and Dobbs was asked […]
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Independence rejects proposal for local board of adjustment
Independence will not move forward with establishing an independent board of adjustment for the city. Independence Councilmember Greg Steffen proposed the change and was the only council member to vote yes. Steffen said he introduced the change because it would give the city local control rather than having a joint board through the county. “My […]
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Kenton County eyes $36M in school upgrades; Fort Wright weighs pay hikes for elected officials
This week, in NKY local government meetings, the Kenton County Board of education discusses renovations to four of its elementary schools, while Fort Wright considers pay increase for succeeding elected officials. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. What […]
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Alexandria Kroger zoning approved
Alexandria is one step closer to getting a Kroger Marketplace in the city. The store would be on the east side of US 27, with access coming from a proposed signal point that will align Commercial Circle with Sunset Drive to the west. It will be located on 31.65 acres and represents a $35 million […]
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Newport puts Monmouth Street in the spotlight with new website
With a new website and a business-of-the-month feature, Newport is doubling down on efforts to turn Monmouth Street into a magnet for visitors and business owners. Newport has created a new website and monthly business spotlight to attract more attention and increase foot traffic to Monmouth Street, a main thoroughfare in the city stretching from […]
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Calvary Christian valedictorian to earn college degree before high school graduation
Abby Claggett is not only this year’s class valedictorian at Calvary Christian School, but she will also have a college degree before graduating from high school. Claggett started taking classes at Gateway Community & Technical College in her freshman year of high school after her seventh-grade ACT score qualified her to enroll as a true […]
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Cold Spring Council approves $35M Kroger Marketplace expansion
The Kroger expansion at Martha Layne Collins in Cold Spring is moving forward after approval from city council. The council held a second reading at a meeting on April 28, where the motion passed 4-1. The zone change was for 19.7 acres at 70 Martha Layne Collins Blvd., from a residential and shopping center zone […]
