A zoning change for a proposed 126-lot expansion of the Freedom Park subdivision in Independence cleared the Kenton County Planning Commission this week. The passage came with several conditions that arose following testimonials from nearby residents and questions among the commissioners about construction logistics. Now the final decision on the zoning will go to the […]
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Memorial Park to swap out playground surface materials
The playground surface safety material at Memorial Park in Independence is being swapped out, according to a social media announcement from the city. “The playgrounds at Memorial Park are getting a facelift!” the announcement reads. “The crumb rubber mulch is being removed and replaced with a new poured-in-place play surface.” The project, which began Wednesday, […]
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Jersey Mike’s to open in Independence
Jersey Mike’s Subs is coming to Independence! Jersey Mike’s will open at 2164 Declaration Drive on Aug. 20. Franchise owners Jordan Gulasey and Jay and Todd Shelton will host a grand opening and fundraiser from Aug. 20 to 24 to benefit Simon Kenton High School. Since 2010, Jersey Mike’s locations nationwide have raised more than […]
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Independence considers solutions amid complaints over loose dogs
What you need to know In response to growing complaints from residents and concerns about police resources, the Independence City Council is exploring potential operational changes to how the city handles loose dogs. The discussion was broached by long-time Councilmember Carol Franzen, who said she’d been fielding complaints from neighbors on Pembroke Drive about someone’s […]
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Independence to buy land next to city sign to prevent development
The Independence City Council voted Monday night to begin the process of acquiring a tract of land adjacent to the city sign to prevent it from being developed in the future. Officially located on Pelly Road off KY 17, the land is between one and two acres in size and is located near Summit View […]
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Independence seeks to regulate accessory dwelling units
With its first-ever application for a backyard guest house on the table, Independence is tightening the rules on where such small dwellings can be built. The city resolved Monday to institute additional regulations on accessory dwelling units, which are small housing structures, such as guest houses, built in addition to the main structure on residential […]
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Erlanger to consider city administrator appointment; Independence revisits leash laws
This week, in NKY government meetings, Erlanger plans to talk about appointing a city administrator, while Independence will discuss its leash laws. What you need to know Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. What happened last week in […]
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Second Spear Ridge Café opens as Downs of Nicholson progresses
One Holland Group CEO Gary Holland wanted his company’s signature real estate project, The Downs of Nicholson, to be the pinnacle of his hometown, Independence. Holland, an Independence native and Simon Kenton High School graduate, began his restaurant venture by opening the Independence Skyline Chili in 2000. Since then, One Holland, his namesake restaurant group, […]
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PHOTOS: Kenton County Fair Motocross
The Kenton County Fair Motocross was held on Saturday in Independence. Charles Bolton was there for photos. Here’s a gallery from the event:
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Car wash proposal on Turkeyfoot Road would require zone change
Local car wash owner Nathan Atkinson is interested in locating his third car wash business in Independence. Atkinson’s location of interest would require a zone change from residential to neighborhood commercial at 3901 Turkeyfoot Road, which sits at the corner of Turkeyfoot and Industrial Roads in Independence. He approached the Independence City Council with the […]