As intake levels surge, Kenton County Animal Services is hosting an adoption special this week. Starting Oct. 5 through Oct. 8, all adoption fees will be waived. Currently, Kenton County Animal Service is at “code red” occupancy after intake jumped 23% year-over-year. Animal services have accepted more than 950 dogs this year alone, according to a news […]
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Campbell County Library director to retire after 20 years
After 20 years with the county, Campbell County Public Library Director JC Morgan is retiring next month. Following retirement, Morgan will assume the role of the first state director of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Kentucky after championing the program in Campbell County since its implementation in 2019. The Campbell County Fiscal Court surprised Morgan with a […]
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Crescent Springs looks to upgrade playground equipment at Lou Hartfiel Memorial Park
Crescent Springs’ 25-year-old playground equipment at Lou Hartfiel Memorial Park is in need of updating, said city administrator Mike Daily. “The playground at one time was a six-station playground for children with limitations… The maintenance plan has prolonged the life of the equipment considerably, but now it has come time to replace it,” Daily said. […]
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Alexandria resident awarded Senate Citation
Sen. Shelley Funke Frommeyer (R-Alexandria) presented Alexandria resident Jenni McBride with a Senate Citation for her work in the city. McBride was honored earlier in the year at a council meeting, where she was presented with the city’s Outstanding Citizens Award after multiple people emailed the city citing McBride’s acts of charity and love for […]
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Northern Kentucky’s ‘B Line’ celebrates region’s unique bourbon heritage
When people think of Kentucky, bourbon and horse racing are usually two of the first things that come to mind. Kentucky is the birthplace of bourbon. Currently, there are over 100 different bourbon and whiskey brands produced in the Bluegrass State. In fact, there are more bourbon barrels than people in Kentucky, according to bourbontrailtours.com. […]
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Two Ludlow restaurants partner to host Cruise-In event in October
Ludlow’s 1975 Burgers, Shakes & Fries and Ludlow Coffee have partnered to host a Cruise-In event in October, featuring space for showing cars, trucks and bikes. It will also feature live music, food, coffee and beer. The event will take place on Saturday, Oct. 14 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 1975 Burgers, Shakes […]
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NKY Chamber of Commerce seeks speakers for talent recruiting event
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce has put out a call for speakers to facilitate talks at their 2024 Talent Strategies Symposium titled “Total Talent Transformation.” The event will take place at the Erlanger branch of the Kenton County Library on March 13, 2024. “This event showcases fresh, creative and innovative talent strategies,” said Nancy […]
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Alexandria police sergeant recognized for life-saving measures taken for citizen
Sergeant Nathan Nogueras with the Alexandria Police Department was recognized with the “Excellence in Service” Award at Thursday’s city council meeting for saving a fellow citizen’s life. On Aug. 19, Nogueras assisted the Camp Springs Fire Department with a call for a woman who was down with an unknown problem. Alexandria Police Chief Lucas Cooper […]
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Wenzel Whiskey, Molly Wellman partner to release limited edition whiskey
Wenzel Whiskey, a local business and event space specializing in whiskey blending, and Cincinnati entrepreneur and mixologist Molly Wellman will host an event on Nov. 25 highlighting a limited, locally-produced whiskey called The One 50th Blend. The event will celebrate Wellman’s 50th birthday and the 150th anniversary of whiskey production at Wenzel. “This is such […]
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Campbell County Office of Emergency Management Director inducted into KY Emergency Management Hall of Fame
Campbell County Office of Emergency Management Director Bill Turner was recognized by the Campbell County Fiscal Court Wednesday for his induction into the Kentucky Emergency Management Association Hall of Fame. Recipients were selected from peer nominations for their contributions to making Kentucky a safer place. Turner was also recognized earlier this month by the Kentucky […]
