Some Boone County residents will see cheaper water bills soon. Boone County Fiscal Court heard an update from county administrator Jeff Earlywine on the local water projects and surcharge changes. Since 2003, many Boone County residents who are customers of the Boone County Water District have paid a surcharge of $25 on their bills. Earlywine […]
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Dixie Highway/Richwood Road project nets $151M in funding
Additional funds from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and a federal grant combined for $151 million to be awarded to Boone County for its double diamond interchange project.
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Development proposal advances in Alexandria despite vocal opposition
The Campbell County Planning and Zoning meeting tonight was the second meeting held to discuss the proposal made by Maronda Homes for a 98-home housing development at 10743 S. Licking Pike. Unlike the first meeting, the commission approved the zoning change and stage one development to move forward to the Campbell County Fiscal Court. Commissioner […]
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Housing Opportunities of Northern Kentucky complete new affordable home in Erlanger
Join Housing Opportunities of Northern Kentucky as they celebrate the completion of their brand-new affordable home in Erlanger. Meet the family that will be moving in and see the additions that were made possible through the support of an anonymous local donor and the craftsmanship of HONK’s construction staff and community partners. 433 Division Street […]
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Proposed Maronda Homes project goes back to Campbell County Planning and Zoning meeting tonight
Last month a Campbell County Planning and Zoning meeting was held to vote on a proposed housing development by Maronda Homes. The project will be the topic of tonight’s meeting. To recap: Maronda Homes is seeking approval of stage-one plans for single-family residential development for 93 homes on approximately 47 acres located at 10743 S. […]
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TANK to receive funds from federal infrastructure law
The Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky (TANK) is among the Kentucky transit systems to receive part of Kentucky’s share of federal dollars for public transportation systems. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration will distribute $75,398,710 to Kentucky in the current fiscal year. The money was made possible through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs […]
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Vietnam war veterans ask for memorial to be built in Campbell County
At the Campbell County Fiscal Court meeting on April 6, members of the Vietnam Veterans of America Bluegrass Chapter No. 88 addressed the court, asking for a Vietnam Veterans memorial to be built in Campbell County. Both Boone and Kenton Counties have Vietnam Veteran memorials to honor those from each county who died in the […]
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Project to offer 1G Wi-Fi to every home in Boone County
The internet is getting faster in Boone County, and leaders believe it’s the key to economic growth. A year ago, Cincinnati Bell launched a project across Northern Kentucky to upgrade internet access everywhere by laying miles of fiber optic cable in the ground. The improvements mean residents will have access to 1 Gig Wi-Fi, among […]
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Fort Wright resident upset over delay in street repairs
Eric Wilking, a resident of Hazelwood Drive in Fort Wright, came to the regular Fort Wright council meeting Wednesday night to see what can be done to secure a place on the city’s street program that won’t be bumped to a lower spot on the list. “I have lived on the street 24 to 25 […]
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James Taylor Park in Newport undergoing renovations inspired in part by Ovation
If you live in Newport or pay frequent visits to James Taylor Park, you may have noticed some changes recently. In the Newport Community Discussion group on Facebook, speculation has ensued on what exactly is going on with things like trees and shrubs being ripped out along the riverbank. According to Newport Parks and Recreation […]
