Sergeant Nathan Nogueras with the Alexandria Police Department was recognized with the “Excellence in Service” Award at Thursday’s city council meeting for saving a fellow citizen’s life. On Aug. 19, Nogueras assisted the Camp Springs Fire Department with a call for a woman who was down with an unknown problem. Alexandria Police Chief Lucas Cooper […]
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Alexandria lowers tax rate for second consecutive year
The city of Alexandria approved its 2023 ad valorem tax rate Thursday evening at a lower rate than the previous year. An ad valorem tax is a tax based on the assessed value of an item, such as real estate or personal property. The proposed rate is $0.14 per $100 of valuation, down from the 2022 rate […]
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Loan program targets NKY small business growth, job creation
The operators of the Alexandria-based Dollhouse Beauty Salon have known for months that they wanted to expand, Northern Kentucky Area Development District officials said. A program the agency manages has helped Dollhouse to achieve that goal. The Small Business Lending Program, or Revolving Loan Fund, is a U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration initiative. The […]
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Alexandria Police Department seeks SRO; chief talks importance of officer retention
The Alexandria Police Department is hiring a School Resource Officer, also known as an SRO, to work in the Campbell County School District. An SRO is a sworn law enforcement officer who has specialized training to work with children at a school site. The officer is employed through a contract between a local law enforcement […]
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Alexandria holds public input session for proposed tax rate change
The city of Alexandria held a public hearing Thursday to receive input for the 2023 ad valorem tax rate. An ad valorem tax is a tax based on the assessed value of an item, such as real estate or personal property. The proposed rate is $0.14 per $100 of valuation, down from the 2022 rate of $0.172 […]
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Alexandria approves new Dollar General store location
A continuation of the conversation on a new Alexandria Dollar General store at the intersection of Ridgewood Drive and the AA Highway was held Tuesday evening. Tuesday’s planning and zoning meeting included a continued discussion from a July meeting on a variance request to allow for fewer parking spaces than current zoning allows. At the previous meeting, […]
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Alexandria approves upcoming road projects
Alexandria approved the next set of streets to be repaired at its meeting Thursday evening. The roads up for repairs include Apple Blossom Lane, Stonegate Drive, Clearmeadow Drive, Hunters Hill Drive, Gilbert Ridge Road, Lake Park Drive and Shadow Wood Court. Lake Park Drive, Shadow Wood Court, Stonegate Drive, Clearmeadow Drive, and Hunters Hill Drive […]
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Alexandria adopts new curfew for minors
Alexandria has officially voted to roll back the city’s curfews for minors. The vote comes after vandalism involving juveniles earlier this summer, according to Alexandria City Administrator David Plummer. The ordinance change was proposed in a safety committee meeting after news of the vandalism. The city council voted to approve the changes at its Aug. […]
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Five NKY police officers graduate from state academy
Five Northern Kentucky police officers graduated from the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training’s basic training academy on Thursday. Twenty-eight other graduates went through the program that provides more than 800 hours of recruit-level instruction over 20 weeks. The major training areas include patrol procedures, physical training, vehicle operations, defensive tactics, criminal law, traffic and DUI, […]
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Alexandria Popeyes to hold grand opening
The Alexandria Popeyes Louisiana Chicken, located at 7900 Alexandria Pike, is holding its grand opening on July 27 at 11 a.m. Gilligan corporate officials, franchisee managers, and employees will present a check to The Anthony Muñoz Foundation during the event. The Anthony Muñoz Foundation helps Greater Cincinnati youth mentally, physically, and spiritually through what it […]
