Patrick and 16-year old Christian Blair enjoy listening to music together and one day the father and son from Alexandria were looking for something new. Their search on YouTube led them to the rising country singer-songwriter Zach DuBois, a Nashville-based artist who, like Patrick, is from Indiana. The music spoke to the Blairs, so much […]
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5 Dead in Alexandria Pike Crash
Five people, including a 21-month old and 6-month old, died in a head-on crash on Alexandria Pike (U.S. 27) Tuesday afternoon. The crash happened around 4:30 p.m. neat the intersection with Low Gap Road. Details of what caused the crash are still unclear but one car carrying four people headed northbound on U.S. 27 […]
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Campbell Middle Student Wins National Bus Safety Poster Contest
Madisyn Kelley, an 8th-grade student at Campbell County Middle School in Alexandria, is the first place winner in the 6-8 grade division in the 2017 National School Bus Safety Poster Contest. Her artwork depicts the theme, “My Driver – My Safety Hero,” which also will be the theme of next year’s National School Bus Safety Week, Oct. 15-19, […]
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Alexandria Brewing Company Finds Location to Open
Alexandria is closer to having its own brewery. After some setbacks, it looks like Alexandria Brewing Company is ready to move forward. In a blog posted to the company’s website, owner Andy Reynolds explained: We are leasing a large space at 7926 Alexandria Pike. You can get an idea of where that is by clicking […]
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Dollar General Remodels Alexandria Location, Adds Produce & Expanded Food Section
The Dollar General location in Alexandria has been remodeled. The company announced this week that the store at 13042 Alexandria Pike has an updated layout and design, and now offers a selection of produce and expanded frozen and refrigerated food offerings. “Through our ongoing commitment to provide a pleasant shopping experience to our customers, we […]
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New Library to Open in Alexandria
There will be a new library in Alexandria. The Campbell County Public Library has signed a five-year lease for a 3,000-sq. ft. space in Alexandria to house a limited-services library at 8333 Alexandria Pike. The Alexandria Branch is expected to open in January 2018. The new library will occupy the entire first floor of the […]
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Police Identify Victims In Fatal Crash on Alexandria Pike in Alexandria
Police have identified two people who died after a crash on Alexandria Pike on Monday. The victims are Diana Hendricks, 56, and Daniel Hendricks, 27, of Butler, Kentucky. They were mother and son. The crash, which closed down Alexandria Pike, occurred on Alexandria Pike at the intersection of Kenton Station Road around 4:40 p.m. Monday.
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Gov. Bevin Makes Carnegie Hero Medal Presentations
Alexandria man among two honored with historic award Gov. Matt Bevin today hosted a special ceremony at the Kentucky State Capitol to present two distinguished Kentuckians, Lori Doppelheuer Kearney of Maysville (posthumously) and Lou Scharold of Alexandria, with the Carnegie Hero Medal. Established by industrialist Andrew Carnegie in 1904, this award recognizes individuals who risk […]
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Campbell Approves 911 Fee Increase to Pay for New Emergency Communications System
In front of a packed Courthouse in Alexandria, the Campbell County Fiscal Court voted to approve a $25 increase to 911 fees to pay for a new radio communications system for the county’s emergency services Wednesday evening. The issue was first discussed at the fiscal court’s previous meeting in Newport. Kenton and Boone Counties are […]
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Take a 1993 Tour from Highland Heights to Alexandria
Screenshot of the YouTube video below, published by mrbiplane4. FTM file. Talk about a nostalgia. From the Long John Silver’s on Alexandria Pike in Fort Thomas to the Hardee’s in Highland Heights to the baron undeveloped plats in Cold Spring, this video will take you back. Video shot in 1993 by Tony Painter starts out […]