What you need to know Boone County approved two measures this week to support the operations of the county’s emergency response and water rescue divisions. On Tuesday, the Boone County Fiscal Court approved two resolutions that were coordinated by Boone County Emergency Management Director Kevin Vogelpohl. The first resolution awarded a contract to Washington Marine, […]
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Union approves 135-unit Drees townhome, condo development
What you need to know The City of Union approved a zone change this week for a proposal from Fort Mitchell-based Drees Homes that will result in the development of 135 residential units off Hathaway Road near Old Union Road. The commission voted 3-1 in favor of the proposal at Monday’s meeting, with Mayor Larry […]
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Democratic lawmakers tour Campbell County jail, challenge treatment of ICE detainees
What you need to know Three Democratic members of the United States Congress toured the Campbell County Detention Center in Newport on Monday afternoon as part of what they described as congressional oversight of the facility’s cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Wisconsin Congresswomen Gwen Moore, Illinois Congresswoman Delia Ramirez and Kentucky Congressman Morgan McGarvey […]
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Ovation’s Boardwalk Residences complete as $1B development enters next phase
What you need to know Ovation’s Boardwalk Residences condominiums in Newport are complete after nearly four years of construction. Current resident Jeff Nelson was among the first people to commit to purchasing a condo at the Boardwalk Residences in May 2022. Nelson previously lived in Union’s Triple Crown neighborhood. Upon retiring, he and his wife […]
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The Mad Piper looks to bring Irish pub culture, live music to Covington
What you need to know The Mad Piper co-founder, Will Hodges, wanted to create an authentic Irish pub atmosphere in the heart of Covington, drawing on his vacation experiences in the British Isles. Hodges told LINK nky that pubs are central to the community experience in Ireland and Scotland, where people have gathered for generations […]
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Union Collective food hall proposed for former IGA site in Boone County
What you need to know Correction: The article now identifies Michael and Heather Ewers of the Collective Hospitality Group as owner-operators of the proposed project and iBex Development Group as the developers. The Alleato Group will serve as the project’s general contractor. A Cincinnati-based development group behind the Liberty Collective wants to build a food […]
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One of Greater Cincinnati’s largest marine companies relocates HQ to Newport
What you need to know Carlisle & Bray Enterprises, one of Greater Cincinnati’s largest full-service marine logistics and operations companies, has moved its headquarters east across the Licking River. Previously housed in Covington’s RiverCenter, Carlisle & Bray signed a lease in Newport’s Ovation complex in February. The company held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, July […]
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Fort Thomas moves closer to prohibiting e-bikes on sidewalks
What you need to know Fort Thomas is in the final stages of overhauling its electric mobility device ordinance, which would curtail the use of popular e-bikes on sidewalks. Although no action was taken at the July 20 Law, Labor, License and License Committee meeting, the body drafted an evolving framework for an ordinance expected […]
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Union approves ordinance allowing city to suspend business licenses over unpaid taxes, fees
What you need to know The City of Union has passed an ordinance allowing suspension, revocation, or denial of renewal of city-issued business licenses for entities that are delinquent on municipal financial obligations. During the Union City Commission meeting on Monday, the legislative body held a second reading of an ordinance granting the city authority […]
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Burlington native, Kentucky National Guard officer returns to CrossFit Games with resilience forged through military service
What you need to know 1st Lt. Erik Thomas of the Kentucky Army National Guard attributes his resilience to his military service, which he believes has prepared him to compete in the 2026 CrossFit Games. After finishing 13th in the Masters division of the CrossFit Games in 2025, Thomas, a native of Burlington, is running […]