Gov. Andy Beshear signed House Bill 712 creating the Kentucky Ohio River Regional Recreation Authority, a 25-county agency designed to build a recreational trail system and economic development opportunities along the Ohio River.
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Bellevue Farmer’s Market vendor applications open
Bellevue Beach Park Farmer’s Market is now accepting applications for local vendors to participate in the farmer’s markets on the third Sunday of July, August, September and October.
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Local artist creates plantable art for community project
A local artist is using a grant from the Kentucky Foundation for Women to create plantable works of art with natural dyes and seed paper to be planted on a vacant site in Bellevue.
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154 years of history: Bellevue throws city birthday party Â
Bellevue celebrated its 154th birthday with a cake, bounce house and games this weekend. Bellevue locals pride themselves on being a tight knit community, said city Marketing Director Melissa Morandi, who came up with the idea of the birthday celebration. “We’re just trying to create family-friendly fun events and thought this would be a really […]
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Bellevue to giveaway Van Winkle Reserve at birthday celebration
Bellevue is celebrating its 154th birthday in a big way this year, said Mayor Charlie Cleves. Kids get 100 bags of candy given away to two age groups with 12 chances to win additional prizes in each group. The celebration offers cupcakes, pizza, a bounce house and more. The Party Source donated the most notable […]
Posted inBasketball
Region tournament schedule/scores for NKY
Below is the region tournament schedules for the 8th, 9th and 10th Region. Keep this page bookmarked, it will be updated daily with the scores and upcoming schedule. Boys Eighth Region at Henry County Quarterfinals Wednesday, March 6 Simon Kenton 58, Woodford County 53 North Oldham 77, Gallatin County 52 Thursday, March 7 Walton-Verona 52, […]
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Photos: Bellevue Winter Carnival and Chili Cookoff
Bellevue held its third annual Winter Carnival and Chili Cookoff on Feb 24, despite below-freezing temperatures. That didn’t stop community members, like Philip Lanz, from stopping by. “I just like to be involved with the city,” Lanz said. “It brings a lot of people and makes a lot of people happy.” Bellevue Police Officer Jon […]
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New Riff Distilling founder reflects on tenure as CEO
The head of one of Northern Kentucky’s most prominent distilleries is stepping down this week. The founder and CEO of Newport-based New Riff Distilling, Ken Lewis, is officially retiring after ten years at the head of the company. His last day as CEO will be Wednesday, March 6. He first announced his intention to retire […]
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Esporta Fitness in Bellevue to close
Esporta Fitness is closing its Bellevue location at Fairfield Avenue, and membership holders will have access to all Esporta Fitness Clubs in Kentucky and Ohio at no additional charge.
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Inaugural KHSAA indoor state track and field meet nets several titles for NKY athletes
The inaugural KHSAA indoor state track and field meets took place over the weekend at the Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center in Louisville, with Covington Catholic taking home the Class AA boys title while Beechwood finished runner-up in Class A in both the boys and girls meet.