Independence enacted its new property tax rates Monday night. Although tangible property tax rates are not changing, real estate taxes will see a slight reduction. The proposed real estate property tax rate is $0.193 per $100 of property valuation. That’s a reduction from last year’s rate of $0.194 per $100 of property valuation. The tangible […]
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McConnell appears in Senate on Monday after June hospitalization
Kentucky U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell returned to the Senate Monday evening, the first time he’s been seen in public since being hospitalized more than 90 days ago. McConnell, 84, was hospitalized in June and said on July 12 he would enter a rehabilitation center after a fall at home. In a statement late Monday, the […]
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Newport proposes higher property tax rate. Here’s how much homeowners would pay
Newport homeowners could pay slightly more in city property taxes this year under a proposed rate increase that city officials say is needed to maintain services, retain employees and protect the city’s financial position. The Newport Board of Commissioners held a first reading on Sept. 14, considering a real property tax rate of $2.31 per […]
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Check out Summit Drive in Latonia post ‘facelift’
Neighbors from around Latonia came out Sunday to plant flowers and other greenery on Summit Drive. Located on the edge of the Licking River opposite Frederick’s Landing, the street sports a grassy island down the center of the road. Some of the street’s residents, Rob Fischer and his daughter Mary Fischer, planted some flowers in […]
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Southgate Independent appoints board member and your school board roundup
Southgate Independent School District’s Board of Education voted last week to appoint a resident to a vacant board seat. During a Sept. 10 regular meeting, the board voted to appoint Keaton Thomas to fulfill the remaining term of board member William “BJ” Shockney, who resigned from the position in July. Southgate Superintendent Greg Duty said […]
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10 years of twists: The Pretzel Place celebrates a decade in Bellevue
For 10 years, Beth Saunders has started her mornings on Fairfield Avenue making fresh pretzels. Alongside her husband, Brad Saunders, she has watched families grow up, gotten to know their regulars by name, and, in many cases, learned their orders by heart. This September, The Pretzel Place is celebrating a decade in Bellevue and 10 […]
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Vote for the LINK nky Educator of the Week
The LINK nky Educator of the Week contest recognizes and celebrates the incredible educators who go above and beyond for Northern Kentucky students every day. Each week, we will choose three nominees who have made an impact on their community and who represent a diverse mix of roles, grade levels, subject areas, school types and geographic locations. […]
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Incumbent city commissioner leaves Covington City Council race
Covington Commissioner James Toebbe has dropped out of the race for the city’s new six-member council, becoming the third candidate to withdraw. “This wasn’t an easy decision to make, but at the end of the day, I feel like it is the right decision for me and my family,” Toebbe wrote in his announcement. “Growing […]
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Fort Mitchell to discuss regulating e-bikes on city sidewalks, more in NKY gov
This week at NKY government meetings, Fort Mitchell will discuss restricting e-bikes on its city sidewalks, while Newport, Independence and Cold Spring will discuss their new tax rates. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. What happened in NKY government […]
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Publix Super Markets sets grand opening for Florence location
Northern Kentucky’s newest Publix, “The Publix Super Market at Farmview Commons” in Florence, is scheduled to open on Oct. 7 at 7 a.m. Publix at Farmview Commons is located at 8740 US 42 in Florence. The store will feature a 58,817-square-foot Publix Super Market and an adjacent Publix Liquors (opening at 9 a.m. the same […]
