New sewer improvements are coming to Alexandria from Enzweiler Rd to Riley Rd. (Img: google) Sanitation District No. 1 will begin the first phase of a sanitary sewer improvement project along US 27 and the AA Highway this month. Everything local in one place. Click here. During this first phase of the project, SD1 will […]
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‘Burkes Outlet’ Celebrates Ribbon Cutting in Alexandria
Burkes Outlet is now open in Alexandria. (Img: NKY Chamber of Commerce) By Jessie Eden A new home goods store is celebrating its grand opening in Alexandria. Burkes Outlet, located at 7115 Alexandria Pike in the Village Green Shopping Center, held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday. The store is best known for its […]
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Five NKY Places Listed as Most Affordable to Live, According to SmartAsset
A new study from the personal finance company SmartAsset determined the ten most affordable places to live in Kentucky, and five in Northern Kentucky made the list. SmartAsset analyzed local property tax data, homeowners’ insurance and home costs relative to income. Hebron was ranked third, with an average home sale closing cost of $2,281, an […]
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Alexandria Development Concerns Some Neighbors; Fiscal Court to Vote
An expansion of an Alexandria subdivision has caused concern among some members of the community and led to a four-hour long meeting of the Campbell County Municipal Planning & Zoning Commission. Some of those concerns were echoed at a recent Campbell County Fiscal Court meeting. The fiscal court will offer a final decision on the […]
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Junk Removal Co. Expands to NKY with Focus on Opportunities for Veterans
Expanding any business into a new territory is fraught with challenges, never mind in the middle of a pandemic, but JDog Removal & Hauling in Alexandria is thriving. They’re finding creative ways to “pivot” and local veterans and military families are benefiting with jobs during a period of record unemployment. “That’s what I enjoy most about operating […]
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School Administrators in Self-Quarantine as Bishop Brossart Begins School Year Monday
Families at Bishop Brossart High School received the following letter Sunday from Diocese of Covington Schools Superintendent Michael Clines. The letter arrives a day ahead of the school reopening to in-person learning, described as a “soft-opening” by Clines. The principal, assistant principal, and secretary are all in self-quarantine following what was described as “close contact […]
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New Fund, New Book: Campbell Historical Society Seeks Room to Grow
A new fund has been established to assist the Campbell County Historical and Genealogical Society. “We wanted to procure four filing cabinets for our growing number of genealogical records,” said Historical Society President Steve Battistone. “Finding someone to donate them is no problem- we just have absolutely nowhere to put them. We also have people […]
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New Businesses Moving Forward in Alexandria Despite Challenges
The sign is in place and construction well underway for a new Chipolte Mexican Grill location in Alexandria’s Village Green Shopping Center. The restaurant is not the only new business coming to the city. Watch for Harbor Freight and more. (IMG: Chris Schack) By Robin Gee, city council beat editor Business is picking up in […]
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Retired NKY Teacher to Compete on New CBS Show “Tough as Nails”
Michelle Kiddy never shies away from a challenge. When the 62-year old retired teacher saw a commercial for auditions for Tough As Nails, a new CBS reality TV series, she new she was up to the challenge. Tough As Nails, created and hosted by Phil Keoghan (The Amazing Race), celebrates everyday Americans who get their hands dirty […]
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Alexandria Native Plays Key Role in Army’s Fight Against COVID-19
Spc. Brayden Bex plays a key role in the Army Health System’s fight against COVID-19. Bex, a medical laboratory specialist, is currently processing and extracting COVID-19 samples for virology within the Infectious Disease Laboratory at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, which enables expedited testing. “I’m helping to keep our military community safe by providing quick and […]
