A Northern Kentucky pediatrics practice with three offices in the region is set to join Cincinnati Children’s. Tuesday’s announcement said that the move is part of a continuing effort by Children’s to expand and improve primary care for children across the region. River Hills Pediatrics has offices in Alexandria, Florence, and Southgate. They will be […]
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Alexandria Couple Indicted on Charges of Harboring Aliens
An Alexandria couple was indicted Thursday on four counts of harboring aliens and one count of conspiracy to harbor aliens. Yun Zheng, also known as Wendy, 50, and Yan Qui Wu, also known as Jason, 48, were indicted by a federal grand jury in Covington with four counts of concealing, harboring, or shielding a person for […]
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Concrete Slab Work to Close Lane on Alexandria Pike
A concrete slab repair project is planned for a stretch of Alexandria Pike (U.S. 27) on Tuesday. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet – District 6 Office said that the work would take place in Alexandria between Creektrace Road (KY 536) to the south and Washington Street to the north. Sections of concrete slabs are slated to […]
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Alexandria Native Dies in Fall at Red River Gorge
A University of Kentucky medical student died in an apparent fall at Red River Gorge on Monday. She was later identified as Gabriella Smith, 24, of Alexandria, according to the Herald-Leader, citing UK. Powell County Search and Rescue said that it was notified of Smith’s disappearance after she had gone hiking in the gorge and did […]
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Campbell Co. Man Wins $1 Million on Ky. Lottery Scratch-Off
An Alexandria man won $1 million playing a Kentucky Lottery scratch-off game. The winner, who requested to remain anonymous, plays scratch-off tickets regularly. He said that he was feeling lucky on the day when he stopped at Alexandria Carryout to buy his tickets. After winning $100 on a previous ticket, he decided to play the […]
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Tyson to Vaccinate Hundreds of Workers, Families at Campbell Co. Plant
Tyson Foods announced that it is planning to vaccinate hundreds of workers at its plants in Claryville, near Alexandria, and Amherst, Oh. The company plans to distribute 750 COVID-19 vaccination doses to employees and their families. In association with Wild Health in conjunction with the University of Kentucky, 200 doses will be provided to eligible Tyson employees as […]
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Campbell County Historical Society Launches Capital Campaign for New Home
The Campbell County Historical Society has outgrown its space in the old county courthouse in Alexandria. They have an opportunity for new space but need donors to help. by Robin Gee The Campbell County Historical and Genealogical Society has launched a major capital campaign with a goal to raise almost $700,000 for a new […]
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Pandemic Impacts Volunteer Recruitment, Training at Local Fire Departments
The COVID-19 pandemic has created recruiting challenges for fire departments across Northern Kentucky. According to Greg Schultz, recruiter and grants manager for the Alexandria Fire District, Covid has “definitely hampered” their ability to recruit and train new volunteers. Getting the word out “Covid-19 isn’t really holding back individuals,” he said. “As we are able to market […]
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Old U.S. Flags Disposed of in Ceremony at Alexandria VFW
The Simon-Gosney American Legion Post 219 in Alexandria hosted a flag disposal ceremony earlier this week for old, tattered U.S. flags. It was held at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3205 at 8261 Alexandria Pike. “We decided Veteran’s day would be the best time to have the ceremony, but it was in the middle of […]
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Now Hiring: Domino’s Supply Chain in Erlanger; Chipotle, Firehouse Subs in Alexandria
Domino’s supply chain center in Erlanger is looking to hire around 40 full-time Class A CDL (truck) drivers and warehouse workers at its 1638 Dolwick Drive location. The 64,000-square-foot building produces fresh pizza dough for more than 340 Domino’s stores located throughout the region. “The continued growth of Domino’s in the U.S. has created a demand for even […]
