Fort Wright is taking measures against any possible shortage of poll workers for the upcoming 2023 primary election. To prepare, the city council passed Executive Order 04-2023 on Wednesday. This order allows city employees to serve as poll workers at an increased salary. City employees have always been permitted to work the polls on election […]
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St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway ticket sales to begin today
Tickets for the Cincinnati St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway are on sale now. Only 14,000 tickets will be available for $100 each, with 100% of the proceeds supporting the mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. This year’s home, valued at $490,000, is in Union in the master-plan community of Ballyshannon. The two-story home features four […]
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Hebron woman killed in drunk driving crash
A 22-year-old was killed early this Friday morning after a collision into a culvert. Allasandra Losey, of Hebron, was pronounced dead at the scene after being ejected from the vehicle. Losey was riding in the car with driver Bryanna R. Godsey, of Walton, who was operating a white 2010 Kia sedan when she lost control […]
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Kenton County Planning Commission considers changes to bylaws that aim to keep meetings shorter
In an attempt to keep meetings brief, the Kenton County Planning Commission heard proposed changes to its bylaws from the county’s planning manager, Andy Videkovich, on Thursday night. The commission unanimously voted to add the suggested changes to the agenda for their next regular meeting in May, where they will vote to either enact or […]
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Commissioner honored as Covington Education Foundation’s person of the year
Covington City Commissioner Ron Washington will be honored as the Covington Education Foundation’s person of the year at a dinner event on June 14 at 6 p.m. The dinner will take place at Drees Pavilion Memorial Overlook in Devou Park. Washington is a graduate of Holmes High School and worked in law enforcement before being […]
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North by Hotel Covington, Knowledge Bar & Social Room to open next week
One of Covington’s most highly anticipated construction projects is now completed. North by Hotel Covington and Knowledge Bar & Social Room cost roughly $26.5 million to complete and will be accepting bookings in May. In the meantime, a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the hotel and bar is scheduled for Tuesday, April 11, from 2 p.m. to […]
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Highland Heights City Council schedules public hearing for removal of councilmember arrested on drug charges
Highland Heights City Council passed a resolution to schedule a public hearing for Councilmember Edward Fessler, who was arrested back in February after admitting to drug possession and trafficking. The resolution that passed Tuesday comes after the council voted to charge Fessler with misconduct at the last city council meeting in late March. According to […]
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Resurfacing projects in Campbell County to start Thursday
Two resurfacing projects in Campbell County will begin Thursday, April 6. The first location is between KY 1121 or Wesley Chapel Road, KY 10 or Flagg Springs Pike and California Crossroads. The second location is on KY 10 from Sheanshang Road to KY 735. Project work will be done in two phases. On April 6, […]
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Covington to hold hearing on short-term rentals next week
The City of Covington will hold a public hearing related to regulating short-term rentals in the city from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. April 12 at the Carnegie Arts Center on Scott Boulevard. City commissioners and other public officials will be present to listen to residents’ comments and field questions. All Covington residents may attend. […]
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Kentucky Army National Guard to host career fair this month
The Kentucky Army National Guard is hosting a career fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, Apr. 14, at the Burlington Readiness Center. The event will offer service members, veterans, and community members a free opportunity to explore colleges and careers with up to 50 employers, including Amazon, FedEx, Mubea, and St. Elizabeth […]