Written by Haley Parnell, LINK nky reporter With the idea that stemmed from wanting to help people and a goal to teach people mindfulness, Janice Robinson opened Lillian’s Holistic Journey & Retreat. In 2018 Robinson began Lillian’s Holistic Journey in Florence, but she said she wasn’t happy in the strip she was in and needed […]
Author Archives: Haley Parnell
Haley is a reporter for LINK nky.
Email her at hparnell@linknky.com
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Posted inEducation, Nonprofit
How Brighton Center Program Aims to Help College Kids Experiencing Homelessness
Written by Haley Parnell, LINK nky reporter On a mission statement of Self Sufficiency, Brighton Center is implementing new programs to continue to help make that possible for people in need. “We are always trying to innovate on how we are connecting individuals and families who are on the sidelines of our labor market to […]
Posted inCrime
Ludlow Police Chief Looks to Bring Change to Policing in NKY With New Program
Written by Haley Parnell, LINK nky reporter Scott Smith holds many titles. He is the Ludlow City Administrator, the Ludlow Police Chief, and he owns the NKY Martial Arts Academy in Ludlow. Smith is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt with 26 years of experience. Jiu-Jitsu is a martial arts and combat sport based on ground […]
Posted inBusiness
Mayor, Business Owner: It Has Always Been Erlanger For Me
Written by Haley Parnell, LINK nky reporter Becoming mayor was never part of the plan for Jessica Fette. Her ultimate goal was always to open a restaurant. Fette said she loves being Erlanger’s mayor, and it has been the best job she’s ever had. While she will continue that role, she looks forward to her […]
Posted inBusiness, Infrastructure
Deal to Provide Fiber Optic Cables to NKY Residents, Businesses
Written by Haley Parnell, LINK nky reporter Working and learning from home has become the new normal, and without a good internet connection, it can be nearly impossible. At the Dayton City Council meeting on Tuesday, Campbell County Judge/Executive Steve Pendery announced that Kenton, Boone and Campbell Counties entered a contract with Cincinnati Bell to […]
Posted inNews, Top Stories
Is Your Duke Bill Much Higher Lately? You’re Not Alone
Written by Haley Parnell, LINK nky reporter Cold Spring resident Tom Lawry is already dreading his next email statement from Duke Energy. “January’s bill is coming, and January is going to be atrocious because I get the run rate email and what my expected bill is going to be, and it’s $120 dollars higher than […]
Posted inNonprofit
Cold Doesn’t Stop Isaiah House Ministries From Feeding the Community
Written by Haley Parnell, LINK nky reporter Even after 34 years of serving their community, the Isaiah House Ministries has never missed an outreach event to get groceries to people in need. The ministry started its outreach by going door to door asking people if they needed groceries. “Thirty-four years ago, we went knocking on […]
Posted inBusiness, News
How Pendleton Hills is Building Back after Kitchen Fire
Written by Haley Parnell, LINK nky reporter A kitchen fire was catastrophic for the restaurant at Pendleton Hills Country Club in July 2021. Owner and President of Pendleton Hills David Bay gave a Facebook live update on Jan. 19, where he addressed the outreach from the community after the fire and the new changes coming […]
Posted inBusiness
Celestial Scents Candles Went From a Basement to a Storefront — Despite COVID
Written by Haley Parnell, LINK nky reporter From a business that started in her basement 17 years ago, Denise DeMoss grew her company herself and is now operating out of a storefront at 305 Crossroads Blvd in Cold Spring, Kentucky. Celestial Scents Candles was born from a hobby and learning how to make soaps from […]
Posted inCounty, News, Politics
Here’s Who Has Filed for Election in Boone County
Written by Haley Parnell, LINK nky reporter Tuesday afternoon marked the filing deadline for candidates seeking legislative, county, and some local offices. Here are the candidates running in Boone County: Florence Mayor Duane FroelicherJulie Metzger Aubuchon Florence City Council (6 Seats) Jonathan TrimbleMel CarrollDavid OsborneGary WynnJenna KemperLesley ChambersJ. Kelly HuffBrian Scott KinrossA. Page Tubesing-BeetemPatricia WingoAaron […]