Ohioans could soon see prices at the pump fall temporarily after state lawmakers passed a 90-day pause of the state’s gas tax on Wednesday. The Ohio House and Senate passed House Bill 519 on Wednesday in a pair of bipartisan votes. The bill will suspend Ohio’s assessment of its 38.5-cent-per-gallon tax on gas and its […]
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Rob Sanders to serve as temporary commonwealth’s attorney for Campbell County
Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman announced Wednesday his intent to designate Rob Sanders as a special, temporary commonwealth’s attorney for Campbell County following Michael Zimmerman’s departure from the role on Sept. 30. Sanders is currently the elected commonwealth’s attorney for Kenton County. Commonwealth’s attorneys serve as prosecutors handling felony cases in Kentucky counties. If a […]
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Campbell County’s first ‘Bale Trail’ is underway. Here’s how to vote.
The first Campbell County Conservation District Bale Trail event is underway, and voting is now open. Drive the scenic backroads of Campbell County and discover creative hay bale displays crafted by local farms and families. Explore the Campbell County Bale Trail virtually by clicking here for a map and additional information. Cast your votes here […]
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Newport Syndicate gets new ownership
After 31 years of celebrations and countless memories, the Newport Syndicate will close its chapter under current ownership at the end of the year. Longtime owner Sharon Forton is retiring, and Newport’s BB Riverboats is taking over operations of the event venue beginning Jan. 1, 2027, bringing new resources and opportunities to the space. Before […]
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Ludlow announces lineup of fall community events
Ludlow has a slew of community events all month leading up to Halloween. Many of the events will take place in the city’s historic business district or along the riverfront. Check out a list of events below: Regular trick-or-treating will take place Halloween night from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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Meet NKY candidates before the November election at free LINK nky events
LINK nky will host free, public meet and greets for local candidates running in the upcoming November election this week and next week. One event will be hosted for each county. We invite community members and voters to come out and personally talk with candidates from every level of government in Northern Kentucky about the […]
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Campbell County official completes FEMA’s highest-level public information training
Justin Otto, Campbell County assistant county administrator and public information officer, graduated from the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Executive Public Information Officer Program. The program is the agency’s highest level of public information officer training. Otto completed the program on Sept. 18 with the 10th class at the National Disaster and Emergency Management University in […]
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Monday is last day to register to vote in Kentucky before November election
This coming Monday — Oct. 5 — is the last day for Kentuckians to register to vote ahead of the November general election. Registering can be completed online, via mail or by returning voter registration cards to your local County Clerk’s office. As of August, the state has about 3.3 million registered voters. In order to vote […]
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Newport receives $100K grant for General James Taylor Park project
Newport received a $100,000 grant for a multi-use path as part of the General James Taylor Park project. The grant, through Kentucky House Bill 501, allows county seats to apply for funding for certain road and pathway pedestrian projects. Campbell County has two county seats, Newport and Alexandria. Both cities are eligible for the full […]
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Touch-a-truck event is back in Fort Thomas this weekend
Touch-a-truck is back in Fort Thomas this weekend. Come out to the Fort Thomas Mess Hall parking lot, 801 Cochran Ave. in Tower Park on Oct. 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Touch-a-truck events are interactive community gatherings where children and families can get an up-close look, climb inside and explore large working vehicles. […]
