The Campbell County School District is looking to apply for three grants that will bring in $1.8 million to the district over three years. The grants are the Kentucky Department of Education Stronger Connections Grant, the Bureau of Justice Stop School Violence Grant, and the Office of Community Oriented Police Services Cops Grant. “A lot […]
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Campbell County Schools welcomes two new principals
Two principals are set to retire in the Campbell County School District for the 2023-2024 school year, and their replacements have been hired. Susan Rath, who has been principal of Reiley Elementary school since 2012, and Connie Ryle, principal at Cline Elementary, are preparing to pass the baton to new hires. “Cline and Reiley elementary […]
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Campbell County Republican Party votes to remove leaders; chair claims meetings are invalid
The Campbell County Republican Party voted by secret ballot to remove Chairman Anna Zinkhon and Treasurer Stephen Cunningham during its special meeting Thursday night. The party needed 2/3 of their quorum, or 2/3 of the 33 precinct captains who attended the meeting to vote to oust the pair. Of the 33 that voted, all voted […]
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LINK nky Daily Headlines: Friday, April 14, 2023
Are you ready for the weekend? LINK nky is, it’s been a busy week here in Northern Kentucky, and if you want to catch up take a listen to today’s headlines.
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NKU Second Chance Program helps incarcerated women feel empowered
“‘I’m not afraid of the storm. I’m just learning how to sail my ship.’ So that’s what I have to do. Relive and relearn life again.” Kari Fellinger Northern Kentucky University successfully graduated five individuals from River City Correctional Center in Cincinnati from its pilot Second Chance Program. In January, the program was brought to […]
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Newport Historic Preservation Office seeks to designate Buena Vista Neighborhood a historic district
Though the Buena Vista Neighborhood in Newport is already a National Historic District, it needs local designation for complete protection. Newport’s Historic Preservation Officer Scott Clark proposed that Buena Vista be named a Historic District within the city for preservation efforts. According to Clark, the local designation allows the city to guide homeowners in preservation […]
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Alexandria VFW Memorial Day Parade returning after two-year hiatus
The Alexandria Veterans of Foreign Wars, also known as the VFW, will host its 63rd Memorial Day Parade next month after a two-year break. On Sunday, May 28, the VFW will hold their assembly before the parade in the Campbell County Middle School Parking lot at 1 p.m. The parade will take off at 2 […]
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Alexandria considers an increase in new recruit pay across organization
To keep up with the rest of the region, Alexandria is looking at increasing pay scales for certain positions within the city to be attractive to new recruits. The first reading of an ordinance was read at the city’s April 6 regularly scheduled meeting, which, if passed, would redefine the pay range for the outlined […]
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LINK nky Daily Headlines: Friday, April 7, 2023
Are you ready for the weekend? LINK nky is, it’s been a busy week here in Northern Kentucky, and if you want to catch up take a listen to today’s headlines.
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Ongoing battle over proposed subdivision in Alexandria continues in court
It has been over a year since developer Maronda Homes first presented plans for a 47-acre subdivision along Licking Pike in Alexandria to the Campbell County Planning and Zoning Commission. Since that meeting on March 8, 2022, nearby residents opposing the development have been battling with the county, developer, and landowners to prevent the proposed plans, […]
