What you need to know Boone County has advanced its budget ordinance for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year. On Tuesday, the Boone County Fiscal Court conducted a first reading of an ordinance to approve its proposed budget for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year on May 26. A second reading is scheduled to take place at the next […]
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Premier Planning Group relocating firm to downtown Covington office building
What you need to know Cincinnati-based wealth manager Premier Planning Group is set to relocate south across the Ohio River to one of downtown Covington’s newest office buildings. Premier Planning, currently located in the Atrium building in downtown Cincinnati, is set to move to a recently constructed office building at 419 Scott Blvd. in Covington. […]
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Summit Hills Country Club raises funds for Folds of Honor
The Summit Hills Country Club raised $610 for Folds of Honor at its Memorial Day Open Play golf event on Monday, May 25. The annual event allows members and guests to play a round of golf while honoring military service members and veterans. Donations were collected at the first tee, with proceeds benefiting Folds of […]
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New Riff introduces latest decade-old bourbon, rye duo
New Riff Distilling has announced the dual release of 10-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey and 10-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey. These releases join the distillery’s “High Note” limited edition lineup and will be available exclusively through the New Riff Whiskey Club beginning June 4 for pickup only and by the pour in the distillery’s Aquifer […]
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Hat Tricks loses liquor license after recent shooting
What you need to know Covington’s Alcohol & Beverage Control Board has upheld emergency license revocations against Hat Tricks, a sports bar on Madison Avenue, after a nearly four-hour-long hearing on Thursday. This action occurred in the wake of the shooting of the bar’s security guard early in the morning on Sunday, May 17, the […]
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Newport Independent Schools hire new athletic director
Newport Independent Schools announced the hire of its new athletic director, Zach Rechtin. Rechtin has worked with Newport Independent Schools since 2023, supervising its 21st Century after-school and summer programming. “We are thrilled to have him step into this new leadership role,” said Newport Superintendent Matt Atkins. Rechtin holds a degree in recreation and fitness […]
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Judge reduces bail for Campbell County PVA from $1M to $125K in minor solicitation case
Campbell County PVA Daniel Braun, charged with using electronic communication to solicit a minor, has received a bail reduction from $1,000,000 cash to $125,000 cash. Braun appeared in court on May 21 with Campbell County Circuit Court Judge Daniel Zalla to hear a motion for a “Writ of habeas corpus,” a legal remedy that allows […]
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Fort Mitchell discusses employee raises, projects as part of ‘well thought-out budget’
The City of Fort Mitchell reported that it is under budget for this fiscal year at this month’s meeting. The mayor, council members, and department heads discussed the budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year starting July 1, 2026, at the council meeting on May 18, 2026. Previous Fort Mitchell Mayor Hehman’s top priorities for the […]
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Edgewood honors public works employees, announces designated week
The Edgewood City Council recognized National Public Works Week at last week’s meeting as city officials honored public works employees. Mayor John Link announced May 17-23 as National Public Works Week in Edgewood, recognizing the workers responsible for maintaining the city’s roads, stormwater systems and other essential infrastructure. Boone County Infrastructure Project Manager Tyler Hill read the proclamation, which […]
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Public invited to offer input on Edgewood’s Charter Oak Road improvement project
Members of the public are invited to give their input on a project to make improvements to Charter Oak Road in Edgewood. The project, which is in the design phase, won’t require major construction work. The first phase if the project is expected to cost about $750,000. The improvement plans haven’t been made public yet, […]
