The Wilder Fire Department is reminding folks to “learn before you burn” during open burning season. Open burn season runs from Oct. 1 through April 30. Burn permit requirements vary by community and fire district. Residents should contact their local fire department before conducting an open burn to determine whether a permit is required and […]
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Planning commission recommends zone change for six Fort Mitchell townhomes
The Kenton County Planning Commission voted to recommend a zoning change in Fort Mitchell Thursday that would enable the construction of six Fischer Homes townhomes. The Fort Mitchell City Council will now make the final approval of the zoning change. The land in question is located on the east side of Grandview Drive, adjacent to […]
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How to get into Covington for BLINK this year
BLINK is almost here! The massive international event will come to both sides of the river starting this Thursday evening from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. and will continue every subsequent night through Sunday, Oct. 11. If you’re attending the event on the Covington side, you’ll need to plan ahead to get into town as […]
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Ludlow clears key hurdle in push for historic preservation status
Ludlow has reached a major milestone in its attempt to become a certified local government by the Kentucky Heritage Council. The Kenton County Planning Commission recommended changes to Ludlow’s ordinance, which would enable the certification, this week after two months of tabled votes. Getting the local government certification will make the city eligible for certain […]
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Annual Happy Feet Ball raises money to give NKY children shoes
Join The Charities Guild of Northern Kentucky for its annual Happy Feet Ball on Nov. 13, 7-11 p.m., at the Event Center at Longworth Hall. For over 40 years, this annual fundraiser has raised money to provide children in Northern Kentucky with the footwear they need to succeed. Last year, the charities guild was able […]
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Campbell County Coroner Mark Schweitzer dies
Campbell County Coroner Mark Schweitzer has passed away, the Kentucky Coroners Association announced on its Facebook. Schweitzer has served as the Campbell County Coroner since being elected in 1998. He faced a Republican primary on May 19 and won. He did not have a democratic challenger in the upcoming November General Election. In Kentucky, the […]
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‘Banned Books Week’ comes to Campbell County Public Library
Thousands of books faced attempted bans last year, and “Banned Books Week” is putting those titles back in the spotlight. The event takes place Sunday, Oct. 4 through Saturday, Oct. 10. The Campbell County Library Connections describes the event as a “joint effort between the American Library Association and the Banned Books Week Coalition; this […]
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Ludlow’s Cityview Station apartment development reaches major milestone
Acendion Collective, a subsidiary of the Fischer Group, celebrated the completion of core structural work for its Cityview Station development in Ludlow on Thursday. The event featured a ceremonial raising of the final roof truss for the apartment buildings and unveiled the official name for the apartment community: the Rivea at Cityview Station. “We spent […]
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U.S. Supreme Court to hear Park Hills grotto case
The nation’s highest court has agreed to hear a case involving the potential construction of a grotto at a Park Hills Church. The court’s decision could set precedent for public policy around both religious liberty and local zoning laws. The First Liberty Institute, a Christian nonprofit organization based out of Texas, issued a press release […]
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Two of NKU’s residence halls go up for sale
Northern Kentucky University’s residence halls, Callahan Hall and Northern Terrace, are for sale. The university confirmed with LINK nky that the two vacant residence halls are up for sale. The listings follow an email to residents of NKU’s East Residential Village on March 20, informing them that their current housing option would no longer be […]
