The Kenton County Animal Shelter is waiving adoption fees as part of its “Clear the Shelter” event scheduled for Saturday, December 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The adoption fee is usually $120. “We currently have over forty animals available for adoption with several waiting to be evaluated,” said interim Shelter Director Kurt Greivenkamp. […]
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Perfetti Van Melle Approved for Incentives in $9.8 Million Expansion
Erlanger-based candy-maker Perfetti Van Melle USA was awarded incentives from the Commonwealth of Kentucky on Thursday as it prepares for a $9.8 million expansion and addition of at least sixteen full-time jobs. “For decades, Perfetti Van Melle USA has called Kentucky home, and I am thrilled to see the company continue to grow in our […]
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Bellevue Swears in New Police Chief as Estepp Departs
The City of Bellevue has a new police chief. Lt. Jon McClain was sworn in at Wednesday night’s city council meeting. He replaces Chief Leland Estepp, who is retiring and taking a position with St. Elizabeth Healthcare. McClain took the oath of office along with two new police officers, Isaiah Schneider and Shelby Tekulve. McClain […]
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Barleycorn’s Restaurants Sold to Taylor Mill Restaurant Group
One of Northern Kentucky’s most well-known local restaurant chains has been sold. The sale of Barleycorn’s, which is expected to close following the transition of liquor licenses, was confirmed Thursday. The River City News/Fort Thomas Matters/Link NKY first inquired about the sale after seeing the legal ad in the Enquirer announcing the change in liquor license holder. Taylor […]
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Riddle Steps Down as NKU Men’s Soccer Coach
Northern Kentucky men’s soccer coach Stu Riddle announced that he is stepping down. The announcement was made on Wednesday. Riddle spent five seasons with the Norse, amassing a record of 37 wins, 36 losses, and five draws. The team went 6-11 this past season. “We respect Coach Riddle’s decision and wish him well as he […]
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Dan Weber: Cov Cath Turns Long Wait Into Short Game
Dan Weber writes a sports column for The River City News. Contact him at dweber3440@aol.com. Covington Catholic turned a long wait – 8 1/2 months – into a short game Tuesday night. With a full house in Park Hills cheering them on, the top-ranked Colonels (3-0) kept their record perfect with a revenge win over […]
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Beshear Talks to RCN: COVID, NKY’s “On Fire” Economy, the Brent Spence, More
Kentucky is seeing historic economic investment but also still battling rising COVID cases as the holiday season, and its associated gatherings, arrives. Governor Andy Beshear is celebrating the business boom but urging caution ahead of Christmas. He spoke with The River City News on Tuesday by phone. “We are definitely seeing an escalation,” Beshear […]
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Annual NKY Free Christmas Dinner Set for Two Locations this Year
The 34th Annual Northern Kentucky Christmas Day Dinner returns to a sit-down dinner this year but at a new location – The Gardens of Park Hills. Due to last year’s COVID-19 breakout, the free dinner was served to guests who drove through or walked-up to the Parish Kitchen in Covington. Meals only will be served […]
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Protective Corp. Bolsters Brand After Move to Covington
As of November 29, Protective Life Corporation is welcoming employees back into its Covington office, which is now located on the recently-renovated sixteenth and seventeenth floors of the RiverCenter I office tower. The move, which was initially announced in December 2020, also included adding a large sign to the top of the office building facing […]
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New Fabric Store Opens in Latonia
Around the Corner Fabrics, a new store specializing in sewing and fabric, has opened in the old Kentucky Theater in Latonia (13 W. Southern Avenue). Kelly Niceley, the store’s owner, says she expects to hold a grand opening for the location on January 15. “I was raised sewing for a couple generations and always enjoyed it […]
