Campbell County Public Library’s annual Drop Your Drawers campaign surpassed its goal of raising 7,000 new socks and underwear for local public schools, with all four branches collecting 8,563 items. Drop Your Drawers aims to help keep emergency supplies stocked at local public schools’ Family Resource Centers. Schools hand out dozens of socks and underwear […]
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UPDATE: I-71/I-75 overnight closures begin Tuesday.
UPDATE: Due to inclement weather forecasts, the start of the scheduled closures has been changed to Tuesday, Jan. 9. The transportation cabinet will make additional announcements as conditions change. Single-lane closures along I-71/I-75 northbound between the Kyles Lane interchange and the 12th Street exit ramp will begin Monday, Jan. 8. Closures will take place between […]
Posted inBasketball
Weekend NKY prep hoops roundup: Green posts triple-double, Bucher double-double in Highlands win over Assumption
Ever since dressing for varsity as an eighth grader, Highlands 6-foot-2 center Marissa Green has displayed the potential to put up double-doubles consistently and has done it her three years in high school for the Bluebirds. Green took that a step further on Saturday posting her third career triple-double with 24 points, 12 rebounds and […]
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Friday NKY prep hoops roundup:Â Conner girls win third straight, Holy Cross-NewCath set for All “A” final
The Conner girls have turned things around recently. They won their third straight with a sound 70-48 road win at Campbell County. Anna Hamilton led the charge making three 3-pointers and 7-of-8 free throws on her way to 24 points. Senior Aubree Depenbrock broke out to score 19 points and Payton Gutzwiller scored nine. Izzy […]
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New recycling bins placed across Campbell County
The Campbell County Drop-Off Recycling Program received a visual upgrade to trigger recycling efforts. The new bins are bright blue with signage on the front to show what acceptable recycling items are. “The new color and graphics make recycling more community-focused and enjoyable,” Campbell County Solid Waste Coordinator Megan Clere said. “The bins aren’t a […]
Posted inElections
Kenton County releases final candidate list; Covington commissioners race to primary
The Kenton County Board of Elections released it’s final candidate list today only minutes after the filing deadline. Most notably, the number of candidates for a spot on the Covington Board of Commissioners exceeded the number necessary to trigger a primary. Ballot position drawings for the Covington commissioners’ races will take place on Jan. 11 […]
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Longtime Newport Commission member not seeking reelection
In her 32nd year of service to the City of Newport, Vice Mayor Beth Fennell announced today that she will not seek reelection as a member of the Newport City Commission in 2024. As one of the longest-serving elected officials in the area, Fennell said the decision was not easy and would miss representing Newport’s citizens. […]
Posted inBasketball
Thursday NKY prep hoops roundup: Cooper girls upend Ohio power on road
The Cooper girls hit the road and knocked off Ohio power Mount Notre Dame for the second straight year, 74-55 for their 10th straight win. Logan Palmer doubled up her team-high season average scoring 31 points to lead the way for the Jaguars. Liz Freihofer put up 17 and Bella Deere scored 11 with Haylee […]
Posted inCulture
Baker Hunt hosting Mardi Gras crawfish boil
Baker-Hunt Art & Cultural Center in Covington has announced its annual crawfish boil take-out. The chefs at Baker Hunt will prepare a Mardi Gras-inspired feast consisting of 2.5 pounds of crawfish boiled with potatoes, corn, onions, and Cajun sausage, as well as sides and dessert. Each dinner is big enough to feed two. Pick-up will […]
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Kenton County park shelter reservations begin in February
Park shelter house rental reservations for Kenton County Parks will open on Feb. 5, according to a recent announcement from the county. Rentals will be available for shelters at Lincoln Ridge, Middleton-Mills, Pioneer and Richardson Road parks. Fees vary from $40 to $90, depending on the date, time, location and desired amenities for the shelter. […]
