The Covington board of education approved a new four-year contract with Covington Independent Public Schools Superintendent Alvin Garrison and also addressed concerns of bullying. The board met last week and approved an 18 percent pay increase for Garrison. The new contract goes into effect on July 1. All board members except Tom Haggard approved the […]
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CVG to Receive $13.7 Million Each Year Through Federal Infrastructure Law
Kentucky airports will receive $40 million annually over the next five years through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the Office of Senator Mitch McConnell announced Thursday. These funds are made available through the Airport Infrastructure Grants program, which was established in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act earlier this year. Senator McConnell, the Republican Minority […]
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Four Covington Businesses Receive Incentives for Rent, Exterior Improvements
The City of Covington awarded more grant funding to subsidize rent and improve facades for four small businesses. The city’s small business program has now assisted 100 applicants since it was created five years ago. On Tuesday night, the city commission approved the following incentives: $5,100 to subsidize first-year rent for Inspired […]
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Ion Center Receives $50,000 Grant to Support Shelter, Therapy
The Ion Center was awarded a $50,000 grant from the Greater Cincinnati Foundation. Formerly known as the Women’s Crisis Center, the Covington-based agency will use the grant to support the safe shelter of victims fleeing what it calls power-based personal violence in the region, and also to increase access to mental health services. Providing healthy […]
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Burlington Man Charged with Sexually Abusing Teen
A Burlington man is charged with sexually abusing a teenager. Pete E. Rollins, 46, was arrested Thursday following an investigation that started Wednesday with a report of sexual abuse. The sexual abuse happened on multiple occasions, according to the Boone Co. Sheriff’s Office, which conducted the investigation and made the arrest. According to the sheriff’s […]
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Park Hills Adjusts Occupational Tax, Removes Cap
Park Hills city council adopted an ordinance lowering the occupational tax rate and removing the cap. The move changes the tax rate from $0.0035 to $0.00125 per taxable gross returns other than employees. It also removes the cap of $1,000 and the minimum of $25. Mayor Kathy Zembrodt explained that the wording of the ordinance […]
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AT&T Contributes $10,000 to DCCH Center for Children and Families
DCCH Center for Children and Families received a $10,000 donation from AT&T. State Senator Chris McDaniel (R-Taylor Mill) and his wife, Renee, joined in the check presentation. The McDaniels made a referral to AT&T that made the donation possible, a news release from DCCH said. “We are blessed to have such generous support from both […]
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NKY Lawmakers Propose Bill Targeting Free Speech Rights of College Students
Two Northern Kentucky lawmakers announced Wednesday that they have filed a bill to, they say, protect the First Amendment rights of college students. Representatives Kim Banta (R-Ft. Mitchell) and Savannah Maddox (R-Dry Ridge) argue that BR 1095, which would be considered during the 2022 General Assembly session, offers further protections for public college students within […]
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Alexandria Car Wash Acquired by Tidal Wave
An Alexandria car wash location has been acquired. Tidal Wave Auto Spa announced the acquisition of W4 Express Wash at 2 Viewpoinrt Dr. Customers can expect to see the same team and services, the company said. “We are confident that our partnership with Tidal Wave will present exceptional opportunities for our team members and customers,” […]
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New Equipment Allows Silver Grove Plant to Recycle 15,000 Tons of Paper
The gypsum wallboard plant in Silver Grove operated by Saint-Gobain subsidiary CertainTeed has new recycling technology, the company announced this week. It will allow the plant to recycle and reuse 15,000 tons of paper per year that otherwise would have been sent to a landfill, the company said. The project follows a previous announcement months […]