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 […]
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NewCath class of 2023 earns $5.7 million in scholarships
Newport Central Catholic announced Friday that this year’s graduating class has earned $5.7 million in college scholarships. “Of the school’s 50 graduates, 94 percent plan to continue their education at a post-secondary institution at a college, university and/or trade program,” the school said in a release. Click here for a list of graduates, awards and […]
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Kentucky’s overall credit rating upgraded
A “big-three” credit rating agency upgraded the commonwealth of Kentucky’s state-level credit rating from AA- to AA — the state’s first ratings bump in 13 years. New York City-based Fitch Ratings started rating Kentucky in 2014. In a notice to investors released on the 11th, Fitch noted that the state has made material improvements to […]
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Task force to study annexation of unincorporated land
The Kentucky Legislative Research Commission announced Thursday the 10 legislators who will staff their annexation study task force. The task force is part of an agreement relating to Kentucky Senate Bill 141, which placed a moratorium on cities’ ability to annex unincorporated county land unless they could demonstrate economic need that could not be met […]
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Kenton County Library Depot Days to return in June
Depot Days, put on by the Kenton County Public Library and the City of Erlanger, will return to provide free summer activities for kids beginning on Tuesday, June 6 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Depot Days will occur every Tuesday and Thursday morning in the months of June and July at Railroad Depot Park […]
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Thomas More University grads receive diplomas at new home of the Y’alls
More than 330 Thomas More University graduates received their diplomas at Thomas More Stadium on May 13. “I would like to thank our faculty for guiding and helping you to explore and to engage in your education here at Thomas More,” President Joseph L. Chillo, LP.D., said to the class of 2023. “They ensure that […]
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Union Kroger Marketplace to host grand reopening celebration
Kroger is celebrating the grand reopening of its Union Marketplace store at 9001 U.S. Highway 42. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will kick off at 8 a.m. on Friday, May 19. Kroger leadership, Mayor Larry Solomon, and the Boone County High School Band will be in attendance. Customers are invited to celebrate the fresh look of the […]
