A popular diner in Alexandria has announced that it’s closing their doors. Ingram’s Sparetime, located at 7807 Alexandria Pike, announced on their Facebook page that were are closing, with their last day being on December 23. Now open at 2000 Memorial Parkway in Fort Thomas. Accepting new patients. Lisa Kremer took over the reins from […]
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165 Nativity Scenes Displayed at Bishop Brossart
Nothing truly captures the spirit of the holiday season than the Nativity, according to Dave Schuh. In the last 18 years, the Bishop Brossart High School art teacher has acquired 165 depictions of that widely adored first Christmas scene. “Many of the Nativities I have collected are unique and creative works of art,” Schuh said. “I […]
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Light Up Alexandria and Business Highlights
All are invited to Light Up Alexandria, which runs Friday and Saturday, December 6 and 7. (photo: Creative Commons). By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor Light Up Alexandria led the topics discussed at the November 21 meeting of Alexandria City Council. Residents can get in on all the city decorating fun at the event, […]
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Alexandria murder suspect in custody, details developing
A suspect is in custody in connection to the shootings which occurred on N. Cottonwood Drive yesterday afternoon in Alexandria. Police are still investigating and will release more information when it becomes available. Police arrested 18-year-old Richard Fessler early Saturday morning in a neighborhood in Alexandria near Washington Trace. He was booked into the Campbell […]
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Two Dead in Alexandria Shooting; Suspect Captured and Charged
Update (Sunday, November 10): The victims have been identified as Brian Cornelius, 47, of Alexandria, and a 14-year old who has not yet been publicly identified. Derek Johnson, 37, of Alexandria, survived the shooting after being wounded. Two people are dead after a shooting on Brookwood Drive in Alexandria on Friday. The suspect is in custody […]
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Around the County: Alexandria Planning and Zoning Rejects Request, Begins Work on Comprehensive Plan Update
Public hearing in Alexandria. FTM file. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor A recent request for a zoning change in Alexandria was rejected but highlighted the interest and need for the city’s Comprehensive Plan Update. About two hundred area residents attended a public hearing scheduled before the Alexandria Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on […]
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Gold Star Chili Now Open in Alexandria
The newest Gold Star Chili location is now open in Alexandria. The shop, at 8031 Alexandria Pike, opened Monday. Construction began in March. The new location features Gold Star’s updated brand design and its expanded menu, which features burgers, in addition to its classic lineup of Cincinnati-style chili favorites. The menu also has entree salads, […]
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Gold Star Chili Open for Business in Alexandria
Store Features New Brand Design and Menu Gold Star opened its brand-new Alexandria location on July 29 upon the completion of construction that began in March. The new restaurant location will feature Gold Star’s new brand design in and outside the building, as well as Gold Star’s expanded menu featuring fresh, grilled-to-order burgers. The location […]
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$225,000-Winning Lottery Ticket Sold in Alexandria
A lottery ticket sold in Alexandria is now worth $225,000. Someone bought a Kentucky CashBall 225 ticket at Parkside Carryout on Alexandria Pike and matched all the winning numbers: 10-14-21-35 and CashBall 14. A lucky ticket holder from the Northern KY area is $225,000 richer this morning! One ticket from last night’s Kentucky CashBall 225 […]
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Alexandria Student Wins National Poster Contest
A student from Alexandria is the winner of a national poster contest for National Missing Children’s Day. The U.S. Official Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention announced last week that Reiley Elementary School student Madison Dozier was the winner of the annual contest for fifth grade students. May 25 was proclaimed to be National […]