Covington performed a first reading of a special (temporary) ordinance this week that would allow for early morning alcohol sales on Sunday, Nov. 8. It’s the date a football game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Atlanta Falcons is set to take place in Madrid, Spain. City Solicitor Frank Schultz said the ordinance came about […]
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Opinion: Mike Radwanski: Why I’m running for re-election to the Newport City Commission
Written by Mike Radwanski, Newport City Commissioner I’m seeking reelection to the Newport Board of Commissioners to continue projects started since taking office in 2023. For example, Festival Park and General James Taylor Park have had significant community engagement over the years. This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to change our riverfront in a way that […]
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Oh deer! Boone, Campbell, Kenton among top counties for deer crashes
The peak season for deer-vehicle collisions is upon us. About half of all deer-related crashes occur during the last three months of the year, with November having the most. Of the 11 counties in the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6, three were in the top 30 for deer crashes statewide in 2025: Boone (94), Campbell […]
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Opinion: Public service, not politics: why I’m running for Boone County Commissioner
Written by John Schickel, candidate for Boone County Commissioner Public service has been the thread running through every chapter of my life. It is also the reason I am seeking to represent you as your county commissioner. People often ask why I got into politics. My answer has always been the same: my job is […]
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The LINK nky Educator of the Week: Angela Noel
The votes are in, and this week’s LINK nky Educator of the Week is Angela Noel, a teacher at Kenton Elementary. Noel was nominated by Miranda Eisenschmidt because “she truly goes above and beyond for her students. Mrs. Noel is such a kind, caring, and encouraging teacher. She has a way of making learning fun […]
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Opinion: Newport – a record of advocacy and a vision for the Future
Written by Ken Rechtin, Newport City Commissioner Public service is about more than attending meetings and voting on ordinances. It is about listening to residents, bringing people together, addressing difficult problems, and advocating for the long-term interests of the community we serve. As a Newport city commissioner, I have tried to make that principle the […]
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DeanHouston moves HQ to Ralph Haile Square in Covington
DeanHouston, a business-to-business marketing agency, has relocated to 608 Madison Ave. in Covington. The historic building is located in Ralph Haile Square and the former location of the People’s Liberty Bank complex. The company’s former HQ was located in the old Two Rivers Middle School building Scott Street, also in Covington. “Our business has always […]
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Fort Thomas honors YMCA staff, first responders after cardiac arrest rescue
Fort Thomas is honoring a few heroic citizens and first responders for their life-saving efforts during a cardiac arrest at the local YMCA. On Monday at the Fort Thomas City Council meeting Fire Chief Chris Amon presented commendations alongside a Fort Thomas Fire Department community hero challenge coin to YMCA staff Arielle Dawson, Madison Coons, […]
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Opinion: Florence deserves a council built for the work
Written by Aaron Gillum, candidate for Florence City Council Elected office is not a mantle I’m chasing. The most important titles I will ever hold are husband, father, and faithful servant. I love my wife of 19 years, and together we are raising two amazing boys who keep us moving. Their grandparents join us each […]
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A golf ball drop in Northern Kentucky could help wipe out polio worldwide
People around the region can help eradicate polio throughout the world this week by purchasing a golf ball. The Kenton County Rotary Club‘s annual charity Golf Ball Drop is scheduled to take place this Thursday. The event will see as many as 400 numbered golf balls dropped from the top of an Independence fire truck […]
