Ludlow found a way to overcome its mistakes Friday night at James Rigney Stadium. Despite four turnovers and 110 yards in penalties, the Panthers used a strong first half and timely plays from Miller Reed and Jaylen Stone to defeat Bellevue 34-14. Whether it was the Homecoming atmosphere or simply the intensity surrounding the 112th […]
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Bellevue’s Avenue Brew is for sale
The owners of Avenue Brew in Bellevue announced the business is for sale after operating for more than 16 years. The coffee shop’s Facebook announcement said it was time for the owners to retire after a series of health issues. “So we currently are looking hopefully for a local couple interested in a Turn Key […]
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Bellevue Fall Fest brings an evening of fun to Bellevue Beach Park
Bellevue will welcome the community to Bellevue Beach Park for its annual Fall Fest on Friday, Oct. 2, from 5 to 9 p.m. The free community event will feature local vendors, food, activities and plenty of fall fun along the Ohio River. Children are encouraged to come dressed in costume and trick-or-treat throughout the event. […]
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Southgate Independent appoints board member and your school board roundup
Southgate Independent School District’s Board of Education voted last week to appoint a resident to a vacant board seat. During a Sept. 10 regular meeting, the board voted to appoint Keaton Thomas to fulfill the remaining term of board member William “BJ” Shockney, who resigned from the position in July. Southgate Superintendent Greg Duty said […]
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10 years of twists: The Pretzel Place celebrates a decade in Bellevue
For 10 years, Beth Saunders has started her mornings on Fairfield Avenue making fresh pretzels. Alongside her husband, Brad Saunders, she has watched families grow up, gotten to know their regulars by name, and, in many cases, learned their orders by heart. This September, The Pretzel Place is celebrating a decade in Bellevue and 10 […]
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Covington’s $6M Axon police technology deal returns for public discussion, more in NKY gov
This week at NKY government meetings, Covington’s proposed police technology contract with Axon Enterprise returns for debate. 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 in NKY government last week? New ‘Swirley’s Soft Serve’ ice cream shop could […]
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Bellevue, Southgate apply for family, youth services staff and other school board bulletins
Bellevue and Southgate independent school districts are applying for state grants to fund more staff for their Family Resource and Youth Services Centers, or FRYSCs. FRYSC coordinators support students and families with resources outside the classroom, like assistance with food, clothing or referrals to counseling services. Currently, only one FRYSC coordinator serves both Bellevue’s Grandview […]
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Meet your superintendent: Bellevue
Bellevue Independent Schools Superintendent Misty Middleton doesn’t want the district to celebrate improvement just once. “We want it to become part of who we are,” she wrote in an email to LINK nky. Middleton has set a high bar since joining Bellevue in 2022, bringing Grandview Elementary School out of the state’s comprehensive support program […]
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New grant open to Bellevue businesses, commercial property owners
The 2026 “Boost Bellevue Grant” is now live. Established earlier this month by the Bellevue City Council and mayor, the Boost Bellevue Grant is designed to help local business owners and commercial property owners make improvements to their buildings inside and out. Eligible projects may include updates that improve the appearance, functionality, accessibility and overall […]
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A smile, a jump shot, a legacy: remembering Zach Mertens
The visitation for Burlington’s Zach Mertens was held Tuesday. The one-time Bellevue High School sports standout passed away unexpectedly on August 10. Mertens, a 2025 Bellevue graduate, had recently celebrated his 20th birthday in June. Authorities said he fell from the top of South Falls at Silver Falls State Park in Oregon, about 50 miles […]
