Written by Haley Parnell, LINKnky Media reporter In 2018, The Kentucky Transportation Department announced that portions of Route 8 were being redesignated. In February 2019, the transportation department closed the road until further notice. Almost three years later, the part of Old Route 8 that runs from River Road to Tower Hill Road remains closed. […]
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Haley is a reporter for LINK nky.
Email her at hparnell@linknky.com
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Independence golf courses say pandemic surge is sticking around
Written by Haley Parnell, LINK Media reporter As COVID-19 has kept many from seeing friends and family, golf courses have become a way to socialize safely. But even now that many indoor activities are resuming, a lot of the people who turned to golf are staying. In Independence, The Willows and The Pioneer Golf Courses […]
Posted inBusiness, Infrastructure, Openings & Closings
Improvements Planned for Dayton Streets, Sidewalks as New Businesses Arrive
Written by Haley Parnell, LINK Media reporter Dayton continues to attract new businesses. Mayor Ben Baker delivered his “state of the city” remarks last week during a Tuesday night city council meeting. One upcoming addition is a third location for Roebling Point Books & Coffee, a downtown Covington staple that also recently expanded into Newport’s […]
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Newport Files Charges Against Recycling Plant Over Alleged Noise Violations
The City of Newport filed multiple charges against River Metals Recycling over allegations that the company violated the city’s noise ordinance. River Metals was the target of numerous residential complaints for loud noises and explosions on its site along the Licking River. The issue was addressed late last summer when the city and company announced […]
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Meet LINK Media Reporter Haley Parnell
Haley Parnell is now part of the LINK Media team serving as a general assignment reporter. Northern Kentuckians and supporters of the area, let me introduce myself: my name is Haley Parnell, I am a Northern Kentucky resident, a recent graduate of the University of Cincinnati, and I am passionate about telling other people’s stories. […]
