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 […]
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Alexandria city offices, police, community center to move to new city complex
The Alexandria city offices, police department and community center are moving locations. The new Alexandria city complex is nearly complete and therefore those entities will be moving from the current city building at 8236 West Main St. to 8822 Constable Dr. To help with the transition from the old to the new, the administration and […]
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Covington gets $4.1 million for Winston Avenue improvements
The City of Covington has received a federal grant of $4.1 million to make improvements on Winston Avenue in Latonia. Mayor Ron Washington announced receiving the grant at this week’s meeting of the Board of Commissioners. “This grant is a significant investment in Latonia and an important step toward making Winston Avenue safer for all […]
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Boone County Animal Shelter, Kona Ice team up for adoption event
The Boone County Animal Shelter is offering a sweet incentive to adopt a furry friend this week. Kona Ice is teaming up with the Boone County Animal Shelter, 5620 Idlewild Road, Burlington on Oct. 16 from 4 to 6 p.m. for a special adoption day event aimed at helping local shelter pets find their forever […]
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Letter to the Editor: A son’s case for re-electing Julie Metzger Aubuchon as Florence mayor
Written by Brady Aubuchon I’m proud to support my mom, Dr. Julie Metzger Aubuchon, for re-election as Mayor of Florence. As her son and a college athlete, I’ve seen firsthand her dedication to our family and our community. Growing up, I played many sports, eventually pursuing soccer at the college level. Sports taught me lessons […]
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Opinion: Lessons from the campaign trail
Written by Shari Kilmer, a candidate for Florence City Council When I decided to run for Florence City Council nearly a year ago, people often asked what I hoped to accomplish if elected. They wanted to know my motivation for running, my platform, and my vision for our city. But one question that was never […]
