By Jessie Eden In Governor Andy Beshear’s daily press conference on Wednesday, he reiterated the need to wear facial coverings to keep Covid-19 cases low. He announced an additional 518 cases and 3 deaths today. “There is a casket maker in Kentucky that is working at capacity and sending caskets to Texas and Alabama…not on […]
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Covid-19 Cases Climb, New Announcements for Back To School Guidance from Lt. Governor Coleman
By Jessie Eden Governor Andy Beshear stated in his press conference that Covid-19 cases are continuing to climb with 674 new cases reported on Tuesday. He also announced three deaths. “The mortality rate in Kentucky is just 3%, the lowest in the country,” said Gov. Beshear. “But – please note that although this is a […]
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Virtual Reality Arcade “Magic Realms” Closes in Fort Thomas
Magic Realms announced on Saturday that it has been forced to close. (Img: FTM File) By Jessie Eden Magic Realms, the virtual reality arcade located in Fort Thomas Plaza next to Barre3 Fort Thomas, announced on Saturday via Facebook that it would be closing its doors on July 25. The year-old business, located at 90 […]
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Gov. Beshear: informal social gatherings moving from 50 back to 10
Governor Andy Beshear continued his in-person press conference today and started with some misconceptions about testing and the amount of positive cases going up. He noted that Kentucky’s increase in cases isn’t about an increase in testing, because the positivity rate is going up. “A fact is a fact. Twitter can’t change that. The amount […]
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Gov. Beshear: State Reports Highest One-Day Total of New COVID-19 cases
State reports highest One-Day Total of New Covid-19 cases. Editor’s Note: In NKY, there was also an uptick in cases; – Kenton County: 72 (NOTE: Total cases now over a thousand and Kenton County ranks #4 for the most cases in Ky. at 1,053. These total cases make up about 7% of the county’s population.) […]
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KY Supreme Court Overturns Boone County Judge Ruling, Beshear Covid-19 Mandates Will Hold In Place
AG Cameron’s case with Boone County Judge overturned by KY Supreme Court. Gov. Beshear’s guidelines will still stand without interference from lower Kentucky courts. By Jessie Eden In Governor Andy Beshear’s press conference on Friday, he announced that Attorney General Daniel Cameron’s order which was passed by a Boone County Judge late on Thursday night […]
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Alexandria Fair Cancels Some Events, Final Decisions Will Be Announced in August
Alexandria Fair cancels some events, final decision on the fair will be announced in August. (Img: 2018 Alexandria Fair, Alexandria Fairgrounds Facebook Page) By Jessie Eden The 2020 Alexandria Fair will look a bit different this year. On Thursday, the organization announced that two events have officially been cancelled – The Exhibition Hall and the […]
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Cold Spring Resident, Carespring CEO Appointed to Two Regional Healthcare Boards
Northern Kentucky Carespring CEO, Chris Chirumbolo Tapped for Two Regional Healthcare Boards (Img: Provided) Cold Spring resident and Carespring CEO, Chris Chirumbolo has been appointed as the co-chair of the congregate care/living steering committee as part of the Ohio Zone 3 COVID-19 Multi-Agency Coalition. The global aim of the coalition between hospitals, public health and […]
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Newport Won’t Participate in Riverfest 2020, Event Still TBD
Will Riverfest move forward this Labor Day? If it does, the City of Newport says it will not participate. (Img: FTM File) By Jessie Eden The City of Newport released a statement via Facebook on Wednesday stating that it would not participate in Riverfest 2020. Residential/Commercial Roofing, Gutters, Siding & Painting. Call Matt. 859-393-5264 The […]
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Masks Required at Fort Thomas Farmers Market Starting This Wednesday
Ginger at Canary Castle Honey Bees has a variety of handmade masks for sale. The following is an announcement from the Fort Thomas Farmers Market: By Lori Greis Fort Thomas Farmers Market As per the revised mandates from the State of Kentucky, masks are now REQUIRED for everyone at the Fort Thomas Farmers Market, beginning […]