A Gallatin Co. woman won $150,000 in a recent Powerball drawing. The woman, who asked to remain anonymous, was running errands on May 13 in Florence when she stopped at a Speedway store on U.S. 42 in Florence to purchase a ticket in the multi-state lottery. “I told myself that morning, ‘I have to stop […]
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Michael Monks was one of the founding members of LINK nky.
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“Shower Ministry” celebrated with grand opening at Florence Christian Church
Six years ago, someone in need walked through the doors of Florence Christian Church with a request: would the office shower be available? The woman, who was living in her car at the time, had other needs, too, but the shower request was unique. Dr. Susan Ward Diamond, lead pastor at the church, and Melissa […]
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New design for former Old Town Cafe wins approval from city board – with one exception
The end of 2021 also brought a close to a three decades-long staple in downtown Covington: Old Town Cafe, the reliable, no-frills, hometown Pike Street diner, unashamed of its late-eighties, early-nineties-inspired atmosphere. Downtown workers and residents, politicians and movers-and-shakers loyally flocked under the Old Town awning and popped a seat at the lunch counter or […]
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Kenton County driver licensing transferring to new state office in Independence
The Kenton County Circuit Court Clerk’s office will cease driver’s licensing services on Thursday, and a new Driver Licensing Regional Office will open in Independence on Monday. A regional office opened in Covington in April at the Kenton County Government Building (1840 Simon Kenton Way). In an announcement, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet said that the […]
Posted inPreservation
Covington project at old hospital wins $100,000 federal grant
An effort to “reimagine and reactive” the exterior of the former St. Elizabeth Hospital building in Covington received a $100,000 federal grant. The National Endowment for the Arts announced its “Our Town” grant recipients on Wednesday, and the Center for Great Neighborhoods (CGN) and the City of Covington were awarded funds for their joint Eastern […]
Posted inElections
The Kentucky Side with Michael Monks: Previewing primary election in NKY
Early voting is underway in Kentucky as we roll towards primary Election Day on May 17. The local ballots in Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties are full of contested primaries with some incumbent lawmakers and county officials facing what appear to be strong challengers on the Republican side. Why are we seeing these competitive primaries […]
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Boone Co.: Sample ballot and voting information
Tuesday, May 17 is primary election day in Kentucky. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. See the Boone Co. composite sample ballot: click here No-excuse in-person absentee voting is underway here, Thursday, May 12 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday, May 13 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, […]
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Kenton Co.: Sample ballot and voting information
Tuesday, May 17 is primary election day in Kentucky. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Republican sample ballot: click here Democratic sample ballot: click here Independent sample ballot: click here No-excuse in-person absentee voting is underway here, Thursday through Saturday, May 12-14, from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at these locations: […]
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Campbell Co.: Sample ballot and voting information
Tuesday, May 17 is primary election day in Kentucky. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. No-excuse in-person absentee voting is underway here, Thursday through Saturday, May 12-14, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at these locations: *First Baptist Church of Cold Spring, 4410 Alexandria Pike, Cold Spring *Southern Campbell Firehouse, 1050 […]
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Newport bank robbed, police seek suspect
The Truist Bank branch in Newport was robbed on Monday morning and now police are searching for the suspect. Newport Police said Wednesday that James “Jimmy” Ewing, 35, entered the bank at 5th and Monmouth streets at around 9 a.m., wearing a face mask. He handed a note to a teller demanding cash, police allege. […]