Daytime lane closures are occurring along KY-18, Burlington Pike, which began Thursday, May 25. The closures will take place between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., and the work is expected to continue until May 31. No work will take place on Memorial Day. The road will be closed to eastbound and westbound traffic from Ridge […]
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Boone County winter shelter reports highest number served in two years
The Boone County emergency winter shelter, a partnership between the county and Welcome House, saw an uptick in participants in 2022-2023 due to extreme cold weather around Christmas time. Welcome House CEO Danielle Amrine presented a report to the Boone County Fiscal Court at their May 23 meeting. According to the presentation, 167 people were […]
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Ludlow resident sentenced to 35 years for meth distribution
Ludlow resident Terrill Goods, 45, was sentenced to 35 years in prison on Wednesday after he was found guilty of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and cocaine, according to the United States Attorney’s Office. A federal jury in Covington found Goods guilty in December 2022. His co-defendant, Deon Coulter, 38, of Northern Kentucky, had previously pled […]
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Erlanger-based Arlinghaus announces new location
Arlinghaus Plumbing Heating and Air announced Wednesday that they are opening up a location in Northern Cincinnati. “Expanding our business in Ohio and making a difference in the lives of our customers is a thrilling opportunity,” said co-owner Brian Arlinghaus. The company did not say specifically where the location will be or when it will […]
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Brighton Center hosting financial education workshops
Over the next couple of months, the Brighton Center is hosting workshops to help people in the region with financial education and owning a home. Here are the upcoming events: Email infofw@brightoncenter.com to register.
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Alexandria to host ‘City Social’ event
Mark your calendars for Alexandria’s City Social event to meet local city government, staff, and boards and commission members. The event will be held Wednesday, May 23, at the Calvin A. Perry Community Center from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The community is encouraged to come and mingle with neighbors and discuss topics important to […]
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Road work on Requardt Lane in Fort Mitchell to begin in June
The full length of Requardt Lane, from Virginia Avenue to Dixie Highway, will undergo full pavement, curb and gutter replacement beginning June 5. The work is expected to be completed by Aug. 18. “Please bear with us as we make these repairs/improvements to your street,” said a release from the city. In addition, the city […]
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St. Joseph Parish annual indoor flea market coming first weekend in June
St. Joseph’s Parish of Crescent Springs will host its annual flea market on June 2 and 3 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Funds raised during the event will benefit St. Joseph. Any unsold items will be donated to charities throughout the region. “The list of items for sale will include… furniture, tools, books, appliances, […]
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Man charged in the beating death of fellow inmate at Kenton County Detention Center
An inmate has been charged in connection with the recent beating death of a cellmate at the Kenton County Detention Center. Kenton County Police say that around 3 p.m. on May 14, officers were called to the jail, where they found John Daulton, 61, of Covington, not breathing following an assault from a fellow inmate. […]
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Former Netflix executive and author making Kenton County Library stop on book tour
Former Netflix executive and author Barbie Brewer will make the first stop of her book tour at the Kenton County Public Library for her book “Lead and Let Live: Leadership Lessons.” Brewer will discuss with the audience about her book during the event, offering life lessons for work and home. With her experience at companies […]
