What you need to know The role of county surveyor in Northern Kentucky is one of the region’s lesser-known elected positions, but it plays a vital part in maintaining precise property boundaries and supporting county land management. In Kentucky, each county elects a surveyor to a four-year term. The role has its roots in the […]
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Rooted in love: Covington’s Succulent Señorita blossoms from healing, heritage
What you need to know When Becca Calhoun’s husband, Anthony, was sick with pancreatic cancer, she used succulent plants as a way to keep her mind at ease. In the midst of his cancer battle, Anthony purchased a customized greenhouse for Becca. When he began to heal, Becca decided to turn her love for plants […]
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What does a county clerk do?
What you need to know Boone County Clerk Justin Crigler believes the clerk’s office is the front door of a county’s administrative operations. Whether registering a car, recording a property deed or casting a ballot, residents interact with the clerk’s office more frequently than almost any other county department. “I consider the County Clerk’s Office […]
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Boone County committee advances zone change for expanded Union subdivision
What you need to know A key committee has advanced a proposed zone change in Boone County that, if passed, could expand the scope of a proposed subdivision near Union. On Oct. 29, the Boone County Planning Commission’s zone change committee recommended approval of a complex zone change requested by Edgewood-based Arlinghaus Builders. The request […]
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Carnegie Flats restoration brings new life to historic Covington block
A rainy day couldn’t quash the bright mood of A.M. Titan Principal Anthony Bradford. Bradford, who leads the Covington-based contractor, debuted one of the firm’s most ambitious restoration projects in the heart of the city. Carnegie Flats, located at 1019 Scott Blvd., is just the latest historical restoration to finish in Covington. In 1983, USA […]
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New police navigator program connects Kenton County residents to treatment
Kenton County and the City of Covington are joining together on a program to steer people struggling with addiction, mental health issues and other social crises away from the criminal justice system and toward treatment and recovery. On Tuesday, the Kenton County Fiscal Court executed an interlocal agreement with the City of Covington to establish […]
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Lasting legacy: Egelston Maynard Sports celebrates 80 years as a Covington mainstay
What you need to know Although stores and restaurants have come and gone over the decades, Egelston Maynard Sports has remained an enduring presence on Covington’s Madison Avenue. To survive in a retail landscape dominated by national chains and online e-commerce giants, Egelston Maynard adapts to stay competitive while maintaining an authentic hometown connection with […]
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Boone County revisits proposal to ease backyard chicken restrictions
What you need to know Boone County leaders are once again weighing whether to loosen zoning rules that restrict residents in unincorporated areas from keeping backyard chickens, rabbits and bees. Boone County Commissioner Chet Hand first broached the topic at a June 17 fiscal court meeting when he asked the planning commission to research and […]
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Union recognizes new Board of Elections voting precincts after 2024 ballot mix-up
The City of Union has officially recognized the Boone County Board of Elections’ reorganization of countywide voting precincts in an effort to minimize future ballot confusion in the wake of the 2024 election. On Monday, the Union City Commission acknowledged the board of elections’ reorganization of the county’s voting precincts, eight of which have ties […]
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What does the future look like for CVG?
Since becoming CEO of Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, Larry Krauter has pursued a forward-looking vision when leading the region’s most significant economic asset. Krauter assumed the reins from longtime executive Candace McGraw in the spring of this year after spending nearly 15 years as the CEO of the Spokane International Airport in Washington. McGraw, a […]