Cheri LeMarble wanted to help her daughter go back to feeling like her old self: confident, radiant and ambitious. So she sought out Tonya Bolton. As senior picture season approached, LeMarble and her daughter, Cadie, a senior at Campbell County High School, sought the expertise of Alexandria-based photographer Bolton — founder of Tonya Bolton Photography. […]
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Alexandria plans ordinance to regulate single-family rental homes
Alexandria plans to hold a first reading in April of an ordinance that would require regulation and registration permitting for single-family homes for rent in the city. The city discussed the ordinance’s language at its March 20 meeting. The ordinance stems from the city’s opposition to Kentucky House Bill 173, which would prohibit it from […]
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Pickleball is coming to Alexandria
Alexandria Community Park is getting pickleball courts. The city voted to accept a bid from Riegler Blacktop for $148,675 for two courts. It was the only bid they received for the project. The courts will go to Alexandria Community Park, where the old basketball court was near the softball fields. “This seems a whole lot […]
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Alexandria council member resigns amid domestic violence charges
Alexandria Councilmember Shane Collins, sworn into office on Jan. 16, has resigned. Collins was arrested on Jan. 31 on domestic violence assault charges. In his resignation letter, dated March 13, Collins said he was stepping down due to “personal reasons.” “Please know that this decision was not made lightly, and I am incredibly grateful for […]
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Alexandria kindergarten teacher wins Gold Star Teacher of the Year
This year’s Gold Star Teacher of the Year competition saw record support, with a St. Mary’s Saint taking home the win. Tricia Richardson, a Kindergarten teacher at St. Mary of the Assumption Parish in Alexandria, received 19,834 votes from the 83,000 votes cast, making her this year’s winner. The Gold Star Teacher of the Year […]
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Fort Thomas to review tennis court bid; Campbell County Schools to discuss facilities plan
This week, in NKY government meetings, Fort Thomas will consider a bid for tennis courts; while Campbell County Schools will discuss its district facilities plan. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. What happened last week in NKY government […]
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Alexandria council member violates no-contact order after domestic violence arrest
Newly elected Alexandria Councilmember Shane Collins, who was arrested on Jan. 31 on domestic violence assault charges, broke the no-contact order with the victim. An affidavit was filed to the court on March 4 for violating his release from custody. According to court records, that was because Collins was involved in another incident with the […]
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Kenton County Schools to discuss Hinsdale circulation project, and more this week in NKY
This week, in NKY government meetings, Kenton County Schools will discuss phase two of the Hinsdale Elementary circulation project and more. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. What happened last week in NKY government meetings? Newport to advance […]
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Alexandria council member arrested on assault charges
Newly elected Alexandria Councilmember Shane Collins was arrested on Jan. 31 on domestic violence assault charges. Collins is also facing a second charge for criminal mischief, which is the intentional damage or destruction of someone else’s property. A pretrial conference is scheduled for March 6 at 9:30 a.m. in room D2 with District Court […]
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Opinion: Rep. Mike Clines’ priorities for the 2025 legislative session
LINK nky invited our local legislators to share their priorities for the 2025 legislative session, which began Jan. 7 and concludes March 29. Mike Clines, a Republican from Alexandria, represents House District 68. With the start of a new year comes the start of a new legislative session. I, along with my colleagues in the […]
