Local agencies and nonprofit organizations came together Wednesday to discuss how they can offer assistance to residents at Newport’s Victoria Square apartments. Those residents were originally told they must vacate by the end of September so the units could be renovated by its new owners. The residents were told Wednesday that they now have until Oct. […]
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New Kenton Co. administrator assumes role next week
Kenton County Judge/Executive Kris Knochelmann has appointed Assistant County Administrator Scott Gunning to take retiring County Administrator Joe Shriver’s place upon Shriver’s July 31 retirement. Gunning, who has worked for the county for almost 20 years, will take over as the county administrator and deputy judge/executive on Aug. 1. Shriver had his last Kenton County […]
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Residents in Newport’s Victoria Square apartments told they can stay for additional 31 days
Residents of Victoria Square apartments — who were previously told they would need to vacate by Sept. 30 — were informed Wednesday that they will be able to stay in their homes for an extra 31 days. Sunset Property Solutions sent a vacate notice on July 19 that told residents they needed to move out […]
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Campbell Co. natives’ new slasher film premiering at Esquire Theater
“All Your Friends Are Dead” is like the classic teen slasher film, but features actors in their 30s. The film’s creators, Northern Kentucky natives Ricky Glore and Nicholas Hiance, said they wanted to create a semi-autobiographical movie. The film follows 35-year old Matt Wilbee, who falls into depression, realizing his best days were in high school. […]
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Southgate residents egg-cited they may soon be able to own chickens
Southgate could soon allow the ownership of chickens, chicks, and hens in the city. The topic came about when resident Sonny Silverton asked city council at a May 18 meeting to amend the animal ordinance to allow people in the city to raise chickens. The ordinance states that up to six chickens, hens, or chicks […]
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Teens reconnect with nature through Adventure Crew
Adventure Crew’s mission is to get teens outdoors. The nonprofit is in school districts around the region to connect city teens to nature through outdoor adventures. The nonprofit hosts monthly outdoor events, like hiking, kayaking, and biking, from September through May to approximately 75 to 100 students. Since starting in 2015, they have expanded into […]
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Are you a veteran or active-duty entrepreneur? These services can help you launch your business
Disabled American Veterans, or DAV, held their first Patriot Bootcamp for veteran entrepreneurs last week, but there are other services the organization offers to veteran and active-duty entrepreneurs. If you are a veteran or still in active duty and looking to launch a business or grow one, here are some local services that can help. […]
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Newport schools assisting families forced to vacate Victoria Square Apartments
Newport Independent Schools announced Thursday that the school district would assist families and students who live in the Victoria Square apartment complex in Newport and are being forced to vacate. The new owners of the Victoria Square Apartments told tenants this week that they needed to vacate their homes by Sept. 30. These notices come […]
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Illegal dumping and misuse prompts closure of drop-off recycling site
On Aug. 1, the drop-off recycling location in the TANK bus parking lot at 9000 Alexandria Pike will permanently close. The Campbell County Fiscal Court announced at its meeting on July 20 that the closing is due to frequent issues with illegal dumping and widespread misuse of the bins. The nine bins will be relocated […]
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After court order, Campbell County Board of Ed. redistricts its seats
The Campbell County Board of Education voted at a special meeting on Wednesday to move two precincts to different districts in order to better balance the number of people living in those districts. This decision follows the requirements of a July 15 United States District Court of the Eastern District of Kentucky order because two […]
