The Independence Splash Pad in Memorial Park will remain open for a bit longer than initially expected this year. Its final day of operation will be Sunday, Sept. 27, according to an announcement from Mayor Chris Reinersman Monday night. The splash pad itself is new, opening just this year. However, it opened later than expected, […]
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Independence residents will see slightly lower property tax rate
Independence enacted its new property tax rates Monday night. Although tangible property tax rates are not changing, real estate taxes will see a slight reduction. The proposed real estate property tax rate is $0.193 per $100 of property valuation. That’s a reduction from last year’s rate of $0.194 per $100 of property valuation. The tangible […]
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Check out Summit Drive in Latonia post ‘facelift’
Neighbors from around Latonia came out Sunday to plant flowers and other greenery on Summit Drive. Located on the edge of the Licking River opposite Frederick’s Landing, the street sports a grassy island down the center of the road. Some of the street’s residents, Rob Fischer and his daughter Mary Fischer, planted some flowers in […]
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10 years of twists: The Pretzel Place celebrates a decade in Bellevue
For 10 years, Beth Saunders has started her mornings on Fairfield Avenue making fresh pretzels. Alongside her husband, Brad Saunders, she has watched families grow up, gotten to know their regulars by name, and, in many cases, learned their orders by heart. This September, The Pretzel Place is celebrating a decade in Bellevue and 10 […]
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Incumbent city commissioner leaves Covington City Council race
Covington Commissioner James Toebbe has dropped out of the race for the city’s new six-member council, becoming the third candidate to withdraw. “This wasn’t an easy decision to make, but at the end of the day, I feel like it is the right decision for me and my family,” Toebbe wrote in his announcement. “Growing […]
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Publix Super Markets sets grand opening for Florence location
Northern Kentucky’s newest Publix, “The Publix Super Market at Farmview Commons” in Florence, is scheduled to open on Oct. 7 at 7 a.m. Publix at Farmview Commons is located at 8740 US 42 in Florence. The store will feature a 58,817-square-foot Publix Super Market and an adjacent Publix Liquors (opening at 9 a.m. the same […]
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New Covington Community Conversation slated for next month
A partnership of local organizations will host a Covington Community Conversation later this fall. The event is a follow-up to similar events hosted earlier this year and will focus on selecting and developing a specific project in the city that will “improve people’s lives,” according to a press release from the organizers. “We are inviting […]
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Two NKY athletes nominated for Special Olympics World USA team
Two Northern Kentucky athletes have been nominated to represent the United States in next year’s Special Olympics World Games. The 2027 World Games will take place in Santiago, Chile. 26-year-old Maddie Brinkman of Union and 50-year-old Chris Revay of Fort Mitchell were both nominated to compete in the games. Both have competed in multiple events […]
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Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live coming to Truist Arena
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live will bring its new “Color Bash” show at Truist Arena in Highland Heights on Feb. 6-7, 2027. The show, presented by Family Entertainment Live and Mattel, will feature Hot Wheels monster trucks including Rhinomite, Mega Wrex, Tiger Shark, Bone Shaker and Bigfoot. The event includes wheelies, jumps, donuts and freestyle […]
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‘Evangelion’ meets ‘Dragon Ball’ in NKY as Anime-Fest comes to Hebron
Anime fans from across the region will come together for a full day of voice actors, cosplay, collectibles, gaming, artists, vendors and fandom when Anime-Fest comes to Hebron. Running from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sept. 27 at the Cincinnati Airport Marriott, 2395 Progress Drive, the one-day convention will give longtime anime viewers, cosplayers, […]
