A bill that would make Kentucky a 2nd Amendment Sanctuary state passed the House Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection Tuesday. It is on the House calendar for Wednesday, but there’s no guarantee it will get a vote. Sponsored by Rep. Josh Bray (R-Mount Vernon), House Bill 29 would prohibit a ban on firearms in […]
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Northern Kentucky Tri-ED appoints Halpin to their Board of Directors
The Northern Kentucky Tri-County Economic Development Corporation announced that Campbell County Judge/Executive Steve Pendery and the Fiscal Court appointed Tara Halpin, CEO and owner of Steinhauser, to the Tri-ED Board of Directors. Halpin will occupy the seat previously held by Johnna Reeder Kleymeyer. “As a resident and business owner in Campbell County, Tara will bring […]
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Elsmere man hits $250,000 scratch-off prize; arrested days later
Story update on March 3 A Northern Kentucky lottery winner was arrested on drug related charges days after winning $250,000, Kenton County Prosecutor Rob Sanders confirmed Thursday. Joseph Hellard was arrested on March 2 by Erlanger police. According to the police report, Hellard was traveling on Dixie Highway in Erlanger with expired registration. A canine […]
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Dayton woman pleads guilty in death of 1-year old son
A Northern Kentucky woman awaits sentencing after her guilty plea to a charge of severely beating her 1-year old son, which led to the child’s death. Stacey Schuchart of Dayton, Kentucky, 32, pleaded guilty to a single count of murder last week. She previously pleaded not guilty in November of 2019. The Campbell County Commonwealth […]
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Point Perk coffee shop helps people with disabilities achieve their highest potential
Riley Hurst could be the poster child for The Point/Arc’s success. Hurst came to the organization to make friends and come out of his shell; then, he discovered The Point Perk. The 19-year-old Fort Wright resident admits he had a hard time making friends. “I was a quiet kid,” Hurst said. “I am on the Autism Spectrum, […]
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Norse advance to Horizon League quarterfinals with win over Detroit Mercy
Written by Matthew Dietz, editor-in-chief of The Northerner NKU women’s basketball head coach Camryn Whitaker has seen her fair share of postseason basketball, both as a player and as a coach, and understands what it takes to win when the calendar flips to March. During Whitaker’s lone season at Kentucky before joining the Norse, she […]
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Cincinnati Bell changes name to altafiber
Cincinnati Bell announced Wednesday morning that the company is changing its name to altafiber. “And as we determine what tomorrow holds, one thing is certain: Fiber is the future,” CEO Leigh R. Fox announced in a video on the company’s website. “It’s faster, stronger and more sustainable for all of tomorrow’s needs, and will be the […]
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Senate passes bill to address nursing shortage
A bill to help address the nursing shortage passed the Senate Tuesday. Sponsored by Sen. Robby Mills (R-Henderson), Senate Bill 10 seeks to restructure the Kentucky Board of Nursing and provide more student access to nursing programs. “We can all be happy to see the latest wave of COVID-19 dramatically declining, but the awareness it […]
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NKU women’s basketball collects Horizon League awards
Written by Matthew Dietz, editor-in-chief of The Northerner On Monday, the Horizon League announced their end of season awards for women’s basketball, with several members of the Norse being named as winners for individual awards. Graduate forward Grayson Rose was named Defensive Player of the Year and was named to the all-defensive team. Redshirt senior guard Lindsey […]
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Program to pay $100 per mile for trash pickup on Kenton County roadways
Utilizing the Kentucky Division of Waste Management, Litter Abatement Grant Money, the Kenton County Solid Waste Division will pay approved 501(c)3 organizations $100 per mile to pick up trash off approved roadways within Kenton County. This program runs from April 1 through Sept. 30 each year. The application form for 2022 is now open. Interested […]
