During Alexandria’s Personnel Committee meeting last month, Police Chief Lucas Cooper raised an issue regarding the city’s paid time off policy, leading to a discussion on a policy change by city officials. Cooper mentioned a police officer shortage in the city and speculated that it could be caused by officers being repelled by the city’s comparatively minimal […]
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Campbell County FOP hosts 28th annual Cops and Kids event
The Campbell County Fraternal Order of Police #10 is continuing its efforts this year to provide students in the county with extra Christmas gifts they otherwise may not receive. The Campbell County FOP #10 selected students in schools around the county who would most benefit from the program to participate. On Saturday, Dec. 10, the […]
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Sunday Morning Club hosts 35th annual free Christmas dinner
For the 35th year in a row, The Sunday Morning Club will host a free holiday dinner on Christmas morning. Everyone attending the celebration will also receive gifts, including toys for the children. This year the celebration takes place at a new location, the Covington Scottish Rite building at 1553 Madison Ave. in Covington. Free […]
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Taylor Mill ushers in Christmas season with tree lighting, visit from Santa
The City of Taylor Mill invited people to come and help them celebrate the beginning of the Christmas season by holding a ceremony to light up the Christmas tree in Pride Park. Despite the rain, tons of people came to the annual celebration, the community center was crowded as activities were scheduled inside so people […]
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Edgewood celebrates Christmas with annual tree lighting ceremony
The city of Edgewood kicked off the Christmas season Sunday with its annual Christmas Tree lighting ceremony at the Senior Center in Freedom Park. As soon as the families arrived at the senior center, they sat at tables festooned with balloons all around the center, with coloring projects prepared to keep the kids entertained and […]
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Tired of being inside with the family? Here’s fun activities this weekend around NKY
Having family around during the holidays can be very fun, but there’s only so many things to do around the house. If you’re looking to take your relatives and/or guests out and into the town this weekend, we’ve come up with a few ideas: Bridgeview Box Park, 1 Levee Wy, Newport, KY 41071 This park […]
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Tips for surviving the journey on the busiest travel day of the year
The day before Thanksgiving is one of the busiest travel days of the year. During the holidays, airlines and roads are inundated with passengers traveling to see family and friends. According to AAA, more than 700,000 Kentuckians are traveling at least 50 miles for Thanksgiving this year, nearly reaching pre-pandemic levels. With an international airport […]
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Lavender Trail Boutique & Gifts hosting grand opening in December
Fort Thomas is welcoming a new boutique and gift shop into their community. Lavender Trail Boutique & Gifts is hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony for their grand opening on Sunday, Dec. 4 at their storefront on 1 Highland Ave. The ribbon cutting will begin at 2 p.m. with the store being open for business from […]
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Free public Wi-Fi coming to Campbell County parks
An extension to the fiber bill, allowing Wi-Fi access to every door in Campbell County, is now expanding to the county parks. As part of a deal with AltaFiber, Campbell County received a credit for a public Wi-Fi project. The project includes Wi-Fi access at AJ Jolly Park, campground, festival area, and golf course in […]
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Art exhibit at Thomas More draws more students than years past
An art show at Thomas More University held this week proved to be quite popular. each year, Thomas More holds a showcase for art from area high school seniors and juniors. Art pieces are submitted by students and teachers from all over the tri-state area. They are judged by Thomas More’s chapter of Kappa Pi, […]
