To be the winning team, fan votes play a heavy role, along with consideration from our sports team here at LINK. Nominations are reader-submitted or recommended by our sports team. Our Team of the Week program honors all local sports at all levels, whether it’s youth or adult-oriented recreation, high school or college, professional or amateur. This week’s nominated […]
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Kenton County Animal Services seeks short-term fosters for the holidays
Kenton County Animal Services is seeking short-term fosters for animals at the county shelter for the holiday season, according to recent online marketing materials. The fostering term is two weeks, and fosters can pick up their animals between Dec. 18 and Dec. 22. Crates, leashes, food and other essential pet-care supplies will be provided. Consult […]
Posted inInfrastructure
Northern Kentucky Water District begins work on pipe replacement in Erlanger
Work replacing 850 feet of water pipe on Kentaboo Avenue and Virginia Avenue in Erlanger began yesterday, according to a recent announcement from the city. The work is expected to last at least 40 days, weather permitting. Drivers who frequent the area should expect detours and delays. Contact the Northern Kentucky Water District at (859)578-9898 […]
Posted inCulture
Alexandria Christmas/winter Beautification Award nomination window open
Alexandria residents can now submit their entries for the best Christmas/winter Beautification Award nominees. The previous 5-year winners will not be eligible for the award. The nomination window will close at noon on Dec. 15 and must be within the corporate city limits of Alexandria. Voting will run from Dec. 16 to noon on Dec. […]
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The LINK nky Team of the Week for Nov. 27-Dec. 3: Dixie Heights girls bowling team
The LINK nky Team of the Week for Nov. 27-Dec. 3 presented by Ortho Cincy is the Dixie Heights girls bowling team. The Colonels took a closely contested battle with the Newport Central Catholic boys and girls bowling team with 60% of the vote and nearly 12,000 votes. NewCath finished with nearly 8,000 votes. Earning […]
Posted inBasketball
Weekend NKY prep hoops roundup: Simon Kenton girls win Billy Hicks Classic
The Simon Kenton girls basketball team faced 32nd District rival Grant County for the Billy Hicks Classic championship in Georgetown and came away with a 53-42 win. Free throws made a big difference, Simon Kenton hit 14-of-18 attempts from the charity stripe while Grant County went 3-of-9. The Pioneers defeated West Jessamine, Scott County and […]
Posted inBusiness
Deadline for Erlanger banner program occurs on Tuesday
Tuesday, Dec. 12 is the deadline for the Erlanger beautification banner program for next year. The program solicits local businesses to sponsor a banner that the city will hang along Dixie Highway or Commonwealth Avenue from early January to early May and then again from September to November. Banners are $500 each, and all proceeds […]
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Repairs to CSX crossing on Locust Pike in Kenton County to start Monday
Repairs to the railway crossing on Locust Pike in Kenton County, owned by CSX Transportation, are slated to begin on Monday, Dec. 11, according to an announcement from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. The work will continue until Saturday, Dec. 16, or until the job is completed. The crossing will be closed to all traffic during […]
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Overnight lane closure on I-471 for maintenance project beginning Monday
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 Office has announced an evening/overnight lane closure on I-471 in Campbell County beginning Monday, Dec. 11, as part of a safety improvement maintenance project. Maintenance crews will be clearing brush from the median wall of the interstate. Crews will close the left lane on I-471 northbound and the left […]
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John Turner Classic: Cooper, Campbell County get wins while Conner and Ryle suffer close defeats
Cooper’s been in this position before. With their backs against the wall due to injuries and coming off a 32-point defeat to Elder (Ohio) on Tuesday, the Jaguars needed a response and found one in a big way with a 74-56 victory over St. Xavier (Ohio) in the John Turner Classic at Newport. Down leading […]
