Silver Grove Mayor Neal Bedel and Campbell County Commissioner Tom Lampe emerged as the champions of the annual Italianfest Mayor Bocce Ball Tournament at Pompilio’s in Newport, held as part of Newport’s Italianfest.
This was the second bocce ball title the duo of Bedel and Lampe earned, outperforming other mayors and city administrators from across Northern Kentucky.
Mayor Joe Meyer and City Manager Ken Smith secured second place.
The event saw teams representing Newport, Covington, and Campbell County, highlighting the spirit of collaboration and sportsmanship among neighboring communities.
Last year’s winners were Dayton Mayor, Ben Baker, and City Administrator, Jay Fossett.
The event kicks off the start of Newport’s Italianfest, which begins tonight and runs through June 11. Over 120,000 visitors are expected to attend.This year it will again be held on Riverboat Row between the Taylor-Southgate and the Purple People Bridges (below Newport on the Levee/Aquarium).
For more information, go here: https://www.italianfestnewport.com
