The City of Covington’s Adopt-A-Spot program will host a party to highlight current volunteer efforts and recruit new volunteers this Wednesday from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Mac’s Pizza Pub on Main Street. The program recruits volunteers who then pick a spot, corner, block or median in the city to keep clean by picking […]
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Two NKYians graduate from criminal justice dispatch training
Two Northern Kentuckians recently graduated from the Public Safety Dispatch Academy, according to the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training. Kylee S. Kendall, Kenton County ECC, and Brayden Tolliver, Boone County PSCC, graduated from the Public Safety Dispatch Academy, and will now serve their respective communities. “Your commitment to your community and the commonwealth is […]
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Kenton County Library to host young adult and teen job fair
The Covington branch of the Kenton County Library will hold a job fair on March 23 from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. The event is geared toward job-seekers ages 16 to 24 but is open to those of all ages. Amazon, Kroger, SwimSafe, Learning Grove and other employers will be present at the fair. The […]
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Civil War vets to receive headstone dedication
The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War will hold a dedication for two local veterans of the American Civil War at Linden Grove Cemetery in Covington on April 1 from 2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. The veterans being honored are Clarkson Keller and Andrew J. Roby, who died in 1862 and 1871, respectively. […]
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CVG ranks among the best, according to passenger survey
Passengers around the world responded to a customer survey and Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport landed among the top in a five different categories. CVG came in at number two for North America’s Best Regional (Domestic) Airport, number three for North America’s Best Airport Staff, number six for North America’s Cleanest Airport, number six for World’s Best […]
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Independence to hold free community shredding day
The city of Independence will hold a free community shredding event on April 29 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Independence Senior Center. Members of the community may bring their confidential papers and documents to the facility for free shredding during the event. Accepted materials include any kind of paper as well as […]
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Campbell County, spring clean-up event, happening next month
Mark your calendars. The Campbell County spring clean-up event is taking place next month. On Friday, April 28, and Saturday, April 29, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Campbell County residents can take advantage of the free dump days. The event is only available to Campbell County residents; therefore, proof of residency or photo identification […]
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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on the avenue with Bellevue’s ShamRock N’ Roll event
Bellevue is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day Friday night with McGing Irish dancers and continuing into the night with food and live music. The event will take place along Washington Avenue and Fairfield Avenue, which will both be closed to traffic. Festivities will begin at 5:30 p.m. and continue until 8 p.m. Bagpipes can be heard […]
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Highland Heights City Council member could face impeachment after drug charges
Highland Heights City Councilmember Edward Fessler could be removed from office after he was arrested on drug possession and trafficking charges in February, according to city officials. City Attorney Steve Franzen discussed possible next steps for the councilmember, who was elected in November, at a March council meeting. The Northern Kentucky Drug Task Force said […]
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Northern Kentucky homelessness plan seeks public feedback
A plan to curb homelessness in six Northern Kentucky cities worth over $2 million in federal grant money, recently opened to public comment. Anyone from the public can leave comments and suggestions about how the plan should be implemented until the end of the day on March 26. Part of the Northern Kentucky HOME Consortium, […]
