Steven J. Franzen Does this story bring some value to you? Please consider a small donation to help fund our content. We rely solely on support from our advertising partners, providing our content for free. Any amount helps. Click here to donate! by Steven J. Franzen, Campbell County Attorney I hear too often that people […]
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Presentation Outlines Concepts, Ideas for Fort Thomas Parks
A screen grab from the recreation presentation shows a proposed bike/skate park in Tower Park. With input from nearby residents, planners may revisit ideas for the location. Does this story bring some value to you? Please consider a small donation to help fund our content. We rely solely on support from our advertising partners, providing […]
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Body Found in Taylor Mill Near Banklick Creek
A body was found near Banklick Creek on Thursday, Taylor Mill Police reported. Officers were dispatched to the area of Banklick Creek under the bridge where Taylor Mill Road (Ky. 16) crosses the water. Officers located a body there. Police said that the discovery of the body is not being investigated as a crime at […]
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Independence: Ordinance Hopes to Address Motorized Vehicles on Sidewalks
Independence city council listened to the first reading of an ordinance related to motorized vehicles on city sidewalks. The legislation was drafted in response to complaints about young residents operating such vehicles in neighborhoods recently. Councilman Dave Shafer expressed concern about the ordinance. “I think we’re opening a big ball of wax,” he said. “I […]
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Council Approves Text Amendment for Planned Liquor Store
Park Hills city council adopted a text amendment to the zoning code along the highway commercial zone to accommodate a forthcoming liquor store at 1430 Dixie Highway. The site is currently home to a storage facility and was formerly home to a motel. Councilwoman Pam Spoor expressed concern about the design plans submitted by the […]
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Short-Term Rental Ordinance Adopted in Boone Co.
The Boone County fiscal court adopted an ordinance related to licensing regulations for short-term rentals, such as those offered through platforms like Airbnb. At the meeting, a Petersburg resident asked if the fiscal court would address a requirement about a 1,000 linear foot distance between such rentals. The resident argued that in Petersburg, the community […]
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Edgewood Residents Upset About Length of Dudley Rd. Project
More than a dozen Edgewood residents and an attorney expressed frustration about the pace of the restoration project on Dudley Road. Edgewood public works director Rick Lunnemann said that he believes the project will be finished by the second week of October, if the weather cooperates. Resident Bill Yung said that he is concerned that […]
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Dayton Board of Ed. Chooses New Member; District Incentivizes Staff Vaccinations
The Dayton board of education added a new member this week. The board met Tuesday night to select a replacement for longtime board member Rosann Sharon, who died in July at 68. The board members voted to select Julie Buemi Cline. Cline will attend the October meeting to be sworn in. Cline is a lifelong […]
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Fischer Design Center Hosts Enzweiler Students to Learn About Careers in Construction
Kristie L. Patterson, Market Lifestyle Design Center Manage. Does this story bring some value to you? Please consider a small donation to help fund our content. We rely solely on support from our advertising partners, providing our content for free. Any amount helps. Click here to donate! The Enzweiler Building Institutes curriculum ensures that every […]
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NKY Partners Welcome Afghanistan Evacuees to the Region
The KRM office will be located in the Center for Great Neighborhoods. Welcoming Week ended Sunday, but Northern Kentucky organizations continue to prioritize making the region a welcoming and inclusive place by supporting neighbors of all backgrounds. Afghan evacuees will be joining the NKY community in the coming weeks, and a coalition of Northern […]