Southgate’s park and tree board is back. During the Feb. 1 Southgate City Council meeting, recreation and community events council member Aileen Okura announced she had appointed three new members to the previously deactivated board. Last year, with a few board members moving on, the board fell into inactive status. But with new members, it […]
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Meals on Wheels announces partnership with La Soupe
Older adults with dietary restrictions in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky can now be provided with meals, thanks to a new partnership between two local nonprofits. Meals of Wheels of Southwest Ohio & Northern Kentucky announced a partnership with La Soupe, a nonprofit that uses discarded food to produce and deliver meals to other nonprofit agencies […]
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Kenton County Animal Services seeks help from public for overpopulation
Kenton County Animal Services (KCAS) has reached an overpopulation of dogs in their care and is looking to the public for help in the form of adoptions, fosters and rescues. In January, KCAS took in 194 animals, 117 dogs and 77 cats. Compared to January 2022, this is a 52% increase. The facility can safely […]
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City of Southgate introduces new treasurer
At Wednesday’s city council meeting, Southgate treasurer Terri Franklin, who had served for nine years, officially retired. Mayor Jim Hamberg wished Franklin well and ushered in new treasurer Patty Edgley. “Thanks for doing what you’ve done and stopping me whenever I needed it, or smacking the back of the head when I needed it at […]
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Southgate Police Department warns against scam involving Duke Energy bills
In a Facebook post on Feb. 1, the Southgate Police Department made a public service announcement about a scam involving alleged late payments for Duke Energy bills. According to the post, the scammer advises the resident that they are behind on their payment and that they will cut service in 30 minutes unless they pay […]
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Biggby Coffee Hebron location named 2022 Best Store of the Year, drink promo today
Out of more than 20 locations in the tri-state, the Hebron Biggby Coffee took home the biggest prize this year. As they celebrate their fourth anniversary this year, they have been named 2022 store of the year. This award is based 100% on community submissions. It isn’t about sales but about community involvement, store culture […]
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Mitch McConnell announces $3.2 million for Kentucky transportation priorities
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced Wednesday that the Department of Transportation awarded nearly $3.2 million to Kentucky communities so they can develop comprehensive road safety plans. The Northern Kentucky Area Development Fund received $183,238. The funding comes from the passing of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which was officially signed into law on […]
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Body of Covington man found in northern Cincinnati suburb
The body of Edward Allen Wischer, 76, of Covington, was found in Lebanon, Ohio on Tuesday. Per Covington Police, Wischer was reported missing on Dec. 21 after last being seen at a Walmart in Fort Wright on Dec. 19. His family told authorities Wischer suffered from Sundowner’s syndrome and dementia. Texas EquuSearch, a non-profit that […]
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Ancra Cargo cuts ribbon on new Hebron headquarters
Ancra Cargo, a leading designer and manufacturer of transportation cargo securement systems, cut the ribbon on the company’s newly renovated headquarter in Hebron Tuesday. The $8 million project has created over 50 full-time jobs, a nearly 50% increase in the company’s staff. The renovation of the 150,000-square-foot facility introduces manufacturing capabilities in addition to existing […]
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NKY Chamber announces annual day in Frankfort for Feb. 23
The NKY Chamber of Commerce will take a group of members to the capital for the annual day in Frankfort on Feb. 23. Members will have the opportunity to hear from and have discussions with members of the NKY Caucus and the Kentucky Legislature. Planned for discussion are key topics critical to economic development and […]