The Kenton County Public Library will celebrate a special 20th anniversary of its annual Haunted Library event later this month. “For 20 years, Haunted Library has brought creativity, imagination and more than a few good scares to our community,” said Denise Fritsch, executive director of Kenton County Public Library. “We’re excited to celebrate this Halloween […]
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Got hazardous household waste? Here’s where to get rid of it in Northern Kentucky
Northern Kentucky residents can dispose of hazardous household waste at a special event in November. Organized by the Northern Kentucky Solid Waste Management Area, the event will take place on Saturday, Nov. 7 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Thomas More Stadium in Florence. Items that will be accepted at the event include […]
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Covington Neighborhood Grant applications open next month
Applications for Covington’s Neighborhood Grant Program will open next month. The program invites the city’s neighborhood groups to earn up to $5,000 in grant funding for community improvement projects. It’s organized in partnership with the city and the Center for Great Neighborhoods. The application window will run from Nov. 16 to 4 p.m. on Feb. […]
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Week 9 NKY HS football roundup/scores
Newport Central Catholic 47, Dayton 7 A full game recap can be found here Newport 36, Bellevue 6 Davae Andrews-Glover ran for 192 yards and three touchdowns and threw for 89 yards and two more scores as the Wildcats crossed I-471 and took down the Tigers. Newport (3-5) led 36-0 in the third to get […]
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Multiple road closures planned ahead of Trump’s visit to Truist Arena
Multiple road closures are expected on Saturday ahead of President Trump’s visit to Truist Arena. Beginning Saturday at 6 a.m., University Drive will be closed to all traffic between Johns Hill Road and Kenton Drive through the end of the event, approximately 5 p.m. Truist Arena is located at 500 Louie B. Nunn Dr. Throughout […]
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Construction begins on new Bobby Mackey’s in Wilder
Construction is now vertical on the new Bobby Mackey’s in Wilder. Plans for the new Bobby Mackey’s honky tonk-bar and music venue were unanimously approved at a Wilder Planning and Zoning meeting on June 22. The plans call for an 8,400-square-foot single-story nightclub. The proposed building will be located in approximately the same location as […]
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Melissa Strange speaks to Kenton County Rotarians in Villa Hills
Melissa Strange spoke to the Kenton County Rotary Club in Villa Hills Thursday, pitching her policy platform and fielding questions from the Rotarians as she prepares for the upcoming November election. “I want to disrupt, and I want to get people thinking again about the candidate that they’re voting for, and not just the party,” […]
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Letter to the Editor: Kentucky shouldn’t have to choose between growth and affordable power
Written by Ben Boarman Data centers are coming to Kentucky and the states around us. The question isn’t whether to take the investment. It’s who pays for the power. Congressman Guthrie is answering that question the right way. The Ratepayer Protection Act came out of his Energy and Commerce Committee with unanimous support this summer, […]
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Ron Paul backs Libertarian Jeremy Todd in race for Massie’s congressional seat
Former presidential candidate and congressman Ron Paul has endorsed Jeremy Todd to replace outgoing Rep. Thomas Massie. Todd is the Libertarian Party candidate in the upcoming general election for Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District, which includes Northern Kentucky. He entered the race after Massie lost to former Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein in May’s Republican primary. Paul, […]
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Pendery Park nature trail to open next month
Pendery Sports Park Nature Trail is officially opening in November. Developed through a partnership with Campbell Conservancy, the trail provides residents with an opportunity to explore nature and learn about the plants and wildlife found in Campbell County. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held on Nov. 6, at 1 p.m. at 4113 Williams Lane in […]
