Janetta Steeley and Rita Jones started the Tigerfest Carnival 28 years ago with one Ferris wheel and a couple 25-cent games. Now, the carnival is held at the Bellevue Plaza by Big Lots and stretches from one end of the parking lot to the other with rides, games, and food booths. The carnival has been […]
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Bellevue Police Chief McClain is going to the FBI National Academy
After applying to the FBI National academy at the end of 2017 and then having setbacks from COVID-19, Police Chief Jonathan McClain is finally headed to Quantico, Virginia, in April. McClain took over as Bellevue Police Chief in January, but has been with the department since 2010 and has been in law enforcement for 17 […]
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Bellevue Esporta to remain open after all
Local fitness enthusiasts in Bellevue are rejoicing online as their neighborhood gym is now here to stay. The Esporta Fitness location at 119 Fairfield Ave. in Bellevue has been officially confirmed to remain open. The gym was anticipated to close on March 1 at 10 p.m. The Florence Esporta location is pushing back their closing […]
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Why Owner Says Bellevue Was The Perfect Spot for Her Business
Written by Haley Parnell, LINK nky reporter With the idea that stemmed from wanting to help people and a goal to teach people mindfulness, Janice Robinson opened Lillian’s Holistic Journey & Retreat. In 2018 Robinson began Lillian’s Holistic Journey in Florence, but she said she wasn’t happy in the strip she was in and needed […]
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Bellevue School Board Names New Chair
The Bellevue board of education named member Jenn Owens as its new chair and Dan Swope as vice chair. Board member Liz Joseph was also selected to serve on the code of conduct committee. January is also school board appreciation month. Superintendent Robb Smith thanked the board members for their work. “They are the crown […]
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Bellevue, Florence Esportas closing on March 1
Written by Meghan Goth, LINK nky managing editor A sign at Esporta Fitness in Bellevue confirmed rumors that have been swirling among members and staff alike for weeks: the gym is closing on March 1 at 10 p.m. The sign advises members that, “if your membership lists this as your home club, effective immediately your […]
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Chasity Bothman to run for Bellevue mayor: ‘I can bring a fresh new perspective’
Written by Haley Parnell, LINK nky reporter Bellevue Mayor Charlie Cleves will have at least one challenger in this year’s election. Chasity Bothman filed for candidacy for Bellevue mayor on Jan. 10. Bothman works in fundraising for a national nonprofit and for Three Spirits Tavern and Cork N Crust in Bellevue. Bothman has been a […]
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High-end steak house coming to Bellevue
Written by Meghan Goth, LINK nky managing editor A new steakhouse is slated to open in Bellevue. MRBL, pronounced “Marble,” will be located on the fourth floor of 119 Fairfield Ave. (above where Esporta Fitness currently operates), said Christian Tucci, asset manager for Windmiller Properties, which owns the building. “Guests will first enter the restaurant […]
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Braxton Labs Closing Taproom, Party Source Adding New In-House Bourbon Bar
Braxton Labs announced that is closing its Newport taproom while the Party Source announced that it will fill the space with an in-house bourbon bar. (Party Source is adjacent to the taproom, but is located in Bellevue as the cities’ border runs along the property.) The full-service bourbon bar is unnamed as of yet, but […]
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Bellevue Swears in New Police Chief as Estepp Departs
The City of Bellevue has a new police chief. Lt. Jon McClain was sworn in at Wednesday night’s city council meeting. He replaces Chief Leland Estepp, who is retiring and taking a position with St. Elizabeth Healthcare. McClain took the oath of office along with two new police officers, Isaiah Schneider and Shelby Tekulve. McClain […]