Alexandria Planning and Zoning heard plans this week regarding a new Dollar General store at the intersection of Ridgewood Drive and AA Highway. After discussing concerns like the amount of outdoor and sales storage space and hearing public comments from residents who live behind the parcel, the planning commission tabled the conversation at the applicant’s […]
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Waste tire collection event happening in Campbell County
Got old tires lying around? Drop off your tires for free between Aug. 10 and 12 at the Campbell County Road Department, 1175 Racetrack Road in Alexandria. The event is for all residents of Kentucky. The following types of tires are accepted: The hours for the event are Aug. 10 and 11 from 8 a.m. […]
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Bellevue to consider raising fine on curfew violations for minors
Bellevue is considering raising the penalty for curfew violations for minors. The city held a first reading of the ordinance amendment at its July 12 council meeting. The amendment reads that for a first violation by a minor, the parent or guardian will be fined $25. The parent or guardian will be fined $100 for […]
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Resident presented Alexandria’s Outstanding Citizen Award
Friends and family surrounded Jenni McBride at the July 6 Alexandria City Council Meeting, where she was presented with the city’s Outstanding Citizens Award. She was honored for her acts of charity, love for her neighbors, and organization of community events for those in need. Alexandria Mayor Andy Schabell said the city had received four […]
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Alexandria to consider new curfew for minors
Alexandria is considering changing an ordinance on curfews for minors after recent vandalism involving juveniles. According to Alexandria City Administrator David Plummer, the ordinance came out of a recent safety committee meeting after news of the vandalism. The city council heard the first reading of the ordinance at its July 6 meeting. “Earlier in June, […]
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State department of education argues semantics over bill that addresses trans care
Does using “or” instead of “and” change Senate Bill 150’s meaning? The Kentucky Department of Education said it does, so it changed some of its guidance on Monday for schools on implementing the bill that bans gender-affirming care and issues stringent rules for how schools approach and teach human sexuality. The bill’s primary sponsor, Sen. […]
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Students honored for participation in robotics world championship
Students and coaches from the St. Mary’s School in Alexandria and Campbell County High School were honored by the Alexandria City Council for participating in the VEX Robotics World Championship. The VEX Robotics World Competition was held in Dallas from April 25 to May 4. There were 800 teams that competed in the high school […]
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Alexandria to join Kenton County SWAT organization
Alexandria is doing away with their SWAT team and instead will work with Kenton County for those services going forward. Alexandria City Administrator David Plummer said the new agreement would require roughly the same amount of money for operations — $4,000 annually — but would allow the city to spend less time coordinating training schedules, […]
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Alexandria café fuses fun of board games with love of coffee
“I love to cook, I love to bake, I love games, and I love the family-oriented feel.” Owner of Main Street’s Bored Game Café, Priscilla Brownfield, got her home-based processing license in 2018 and started baking cupcakes, cheesecakes, and loaves of bread in her home. That spawned a desire to open her own bakery or […]
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Technology center aims to erase stigmas surrounding trade education
As the Northern Kentucky labor market evolves, more students are turning to the trades to find viable careers. To aid their transition, public school systems are partnering with local tradespeople and businesses to change the “blue-collar” stigma around trade jobs. The Campbell County Area Technology Center, located at the high school’s campus, is at the […]
