The Reds Community Fund, St. Elizabeth Healthcare and the Duke Energy Foundation are partnering for a day-long service project on Thursday, May 5 at Memorial Park and Lemker Field in Ludlow, Kentucky. Over 80 volunteers from the organizations and the community will be working on projects including: Painting the dugouts, picnic shelter and skate park […]
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What does a Jailer do, and who is campaigning for office?
So what is a jailer, and what do they do? Turns out, Kentucky is the only state with elected jailers; in most states, the sheriff’s office operates them. Kentucky jailers are responsible for inmate processing and maintaining order in the jail. Campbell County Jailer Jim Daley said it’s this way because that’s what our forefathers […]
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Veteran’s groups call on senators to ‘Act on the Pact’ in support of toxic exposure bill
Danielle Robinson recalled the countless hours in the emergency room and hospitals across Ohio, none of the doctors or nurses ever knew the best course of treatment for her husband’s unusual symptoms and many side effects. “I slept for months on a loveseat so I could take care of him 24 hours,” Robinson said. “Our […]
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Tuba Baking Co. moving to Dayton, opening ‘Brezelgarten’
What was intended as a wholesale pretzel bakery on Pike Street in Covington has turned into a Pretzel bakery and restaurant space with a “Brezelgarten” in Dayton. Tuba Baking Co. sets their pretzels apart by making them authentic Swabian German-style. Owner Drew Rath said they started experimenting with Southwestern German cuisine because it wasn’t readily […]
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Thomas More University honors distinguished alumni
At its biennial Alumni Association Award Ceremony, Thomas More University recognized five distinguished graduates and a former administrator for their accomplishments and commitment to the community. The ceremony took place on Saturday, April 23, during the University’s inaugural Alumni and Family Weekend, a collection of events that started on Wednesday and ran through Sunday. Attendees […]
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Second regional driver licensing office opens in Northern Kentucky
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has opened a new driver licensing regional office in Covington. Previously, the only location option for Northern Kentuckians for driver licensing services was in Burlington. Kentuckians used to be able to go to the office of the circuit court clerk in their county. Licensing offices went regional after the services were […]
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Brighton Center to host 16th annual Veterans Career Fair
In need of a job or just looking for something new? 50 employers from in-demand industries that are actively hiring will be represented at the Brighton Center’s 16th annual Veterans Career fair. Some companies are even planning for on-the-spot interviews. Brighton Center’s Regional Workforce Strategies Coordinator Kim Spreder said different partners of the event will […]
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Kenton County Public Works to host spring clean-up event
Kenton County residents can drop off non-hazardous household waste in two different locations in Kenton County this weekend as part of the Kenton County Public Works spring clean-up event. Friday, April 29, and Saturday, April 30, you can drop off items at the Public Works Campus at 420 Independence Station Road, Independence from 8 a.m.-6 […]
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Candidates for Campbell County judge/executive race face off again
As May 17 grows closer, the Republican Primaries are creeping upon us. In Campbell County, one could argue the most prominent seat up for election is judge/executive, especially with an incumbent who has held office for 24 years and two candidates that we saw run against one another in 2018. Primary election voter turnout has […]
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Dayton passes executive order prohibiting Orbeez guns after increasing number of children are injured
Due to the increased number of complaints of children being shot with Orbeez guns in Dayton, Kentucky, and with the possibility of serious injuries occurring, Dayton Mayor Ben Baker has drafted an executive order. The order prohibits the use of weapons Orbeez or water pellet guns, pellet, BB and paint ball guns in the city […]
