There will be a new library in Alexandria. The Campbell County Public Library has signed a five-year lease for a 3,000-sq. ft. space in Alexandria to house a limited-services library at 8333 Alexandria Pike. The Alexandria Branch is expected to open in January 2018. The new library will occupy the entire first floor of the […]
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Police Identify Victims In Fatal Crash on Alexandria Pike in Alexandria
Police have identified two people who died after a crash on Alexandria Pike on Monday. The victims are Diana Hendricks, 56, and Daniel Hendricks, 27, of Butler, Kentucky. They were mother and son. The crash, which closed down Alexandria Pike, occurred on Alexandria Pike at the intersection of Kenton Station Road around 4:40 p.m. Monday.
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Gov. Bevin Makes Carnegie Hero Medal Presentations
Alexandria man among two honored with historic award Gov. Matt Bevin today hosted a special ceremony at the Kentucky State Capitol to present two distinguished Kentuckians, Lori Doppelheuer Kearney of Maysville (posthumously) and Lou Scharold of Alexandria, with the Carnegie Hero Medal. Established by industrialist Andrew Carnegie in 1904, this award recognizes individuals who risk […]
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Campbell Approves 911 Fee Increase to Pay for New Emergency Communications System
In front of a packed Courthouse in Alexandria, the Campbell County Fiscal Court voted to approve a $25 increase to 911 fees to pay for a new radio communications system for the county’s emergency services Wednesday evening. The issue was first discussed at the fiscal court’s previous meeting in Newport. Kenton and Boone Counties are […]
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Take a 1993 Tour from Highland Heights to Alexandria
Screenshot of the YouTube video below, published by mrbiplane4. FTM file. Talk about a nostalgia. From the Long John Silver’s on Alexandria Pike in Fort Thomas to the Hardee’s in Highland Heights to the baron undeveloped plats in Cold Spring, this video will take you back. Video shot in 1993 by Tony Painter starts out […]
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Two Restaurants Have New Plans in Campbell County
Demolition crews were at the site in Cold Spring to bring a new Cracker Barrel restaurant to the former Guys and Dolls location. Photo: Carol Shouse Duell. Two restaurants have submitted plans to build in Campbell County cities and while one site has begun in earnest, the other is in preliminary stages. Demolition began yesterday […]
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Alexandria Man Taken Into Custody in Campbell County Court
Mark Rachford was taken into custody after more restrictions were imposed upon him today in Campbell County District Court. Judge Cameron Blau was presiding. FTM file. Mark Rachford, 45 from Alexandria, waived his preliminary trial today in Campbell County District Court today, after being arrested in connection of a crash that killed 12-year-old Campbell County […]
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After Local Officials Express Concern, Health Dept. Explains Anti-Zika Steps
Northern Kentucky Health Department director Dr. Lynne Saddler issued the following information after a confirmed case of Zika virus was found in someone from Alexandria, and after preventive steps near that person’s home upset city officials. The Northern Kentucky Health Department is working diligently to prevent the spread of the Zika virus and protect the health […]
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Alexandria Police Upset at Response to Zika Infection
PHOTO: http://geographicallyyourswelcome.blogspot.com/2014/06/alexandria-kentucky.html. A person who lives or works in Alexandria, Kentucky contracted the Zika virus while traveling and local police are upset that they weren’t notified of the Northern Kentucky’s Health Department’s response. The Northern Kentucky Health Department notified the Kentucky Department of Agriculture first so that it could spray a chemical in and around the […]
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Possible Spraying After Zika Case Upsets Alexandria Officials
An Alexandria resident has contracted the Zika virus – and the reaction has upset city officials. Details are limited but the Alexandria Police Department posted to Facebook a lengthy message explaining its view of the situation. The city was notified that a resident contracted Zika while traveling. The police department stated that the Northern Kentucky […]
