This story originally appeared in the May 8, 2026, edition of the LINK Reader. To get stories like this first, subscribe here. Each week, we feature houses for sale around Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties, and this week, we’ve got some great properties to check out. Stylish Boone County bar Address: 1013 Reigh Count Drive, […]
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AFib: Why Timing Matters More Than You Think
Atrial fibrillation, often called AFib, rarely announces itself with urgency. For many people, it begins quietly: an occasional flutter, a few moments of fatigue, a shortness of breath that comes and goes. Because symptoms are often inconsistent, AFib has a way of blending into everyday life. What’s easy to miss is that AFib represents a […]
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New Riff unveils latest single malt whiskey
New Riff Distilling announced the release of the fourth installment of its single malt whiskey, a 2026 expression featuring some of the distillery’s oldest malt whiskeys to date, highlighting the time-honored heritage of malted barley with Kentucky’s sour mash traditions. New Riff stands among the first, and still one of the few, distilleries bringing this […]
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La Ru Lanes in Highland Heights announces permanent closure
La Ru Bowling Center, a bowling alley long considered a staple of Highland Heights, announced its permanent closure in a Facebook post. La Ru, originally opened in 1958 by Bud Tedesco and John Langenbahn at 2443 Alexandria Pike, changed ownership several times before Kati and John Manning acquired it in October 2022. La Ru featured […]
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Boone County Planning Commission advances proposal for second Planet Fitness in Florence
What you need to know Florence is one step closer to getting its second Planet Fitness after the Boone County Planning Commission recommended approval of a proposed gym development on Wednesday, May 6. Midwest Fitness Partners, a holding company that operates around 60 Planet Fitness gyms, seeks to develop a two-story, approximately 33,000-square-foot Planet Fitness […]
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Newport opens applications for commercial facade, home repair grant programs
The city of Newport announced that applications for two new grant programs are officially open. The Business Facade Grant Program and the Newport Home Repair Program are aimed at improving commercial corridors and helping homeowners address critical health and safety issues. Both programs were authorized by the board of commissioners through partnerships with ReNewport and […]
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Hidden treasures with bigger purpose: Inside Habitat for Humanity ReStores
Habitat for Humanity’s ReStores in Northern Kentucky are turning donated home goods into affordable housing opportunities for local families. Habitat for Humanity’s ReStores are owned and operated by the organization to generate revenue to build homes in the community. Two stores operate in Northern Kentucky. One in Bellevue at 15 Donnermeyer Drive and one in […]
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Gov. freezes gas tax, enacts other measures amid rising fuel costs
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear signed an emergency order Tuesday to reduce the state gas tax by 10 cents per gallon, a move that could take effect as early as May 11. The average price of a gallon of gas in Kentucky is currently $4.28, up from $2.85 a year ago, according to the governor’s office. […]
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Cold Spring Publix announces opening day
The Publix Super Market at 5401 Alexandria Pike will welcome customers at its grand opening on Wednesday, June 17, at 7 a.m. This is the first Publix to open in Campbell County; it is located in the Cold Spring Pointe development. “We are thrilled to continue our growth across Northern Kentucky with a new location […]
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ARMOR-IIMAK to invest $6M in Hebron facility expansion
ARMOR-IIMAK, a global manufacturer specializing in thermal transfer ribbons and printing solutions for labeling and packaging, announced a $6 million investment into expanding its Boone County facility. ARMOR-IIMAK, located at 2900 Earhart Ct. in Hebron, makes thermal transfer ribbons for digital printing uses. The investment aims to increase production capacity and consolidate certain production volumes […]