Written by Mark Payne, LINK Media politics & government reporter John McCarthy said that this is the first time since he became a lobbyist that he has seen a House budget proposal come out before the governor, a move that could be seen by Democrats as a way for Republicans to control the budget process. […]
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Zieglers Endow Philosophy Chair Position at Thomas More University
Thomas More University announced its first endowed chair, the Wilbert L. and Ellen Hackman Ziegler Chair of the Philosophy Department. The Zieglers contribution to the university is in appreciation for their own education at the institution, then based in Covington and known as Villa Madonna College. Ellen Ziegler (class of 1970) was an English major […]
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NKY Chamber Names New Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce announced the hiring of a new talent strategies specialist/director of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Ashleigh DuBois started in her new role on Monday. “As we have said and continue to say, growing, attracting and retaining world class talent and building an inclusive business community is a […]
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Girl Scout Cookies to Be Sold Through Digital Platform, DoorDash
Girl Scout cookie season is upon us and the local Girl Scouts of Kentucky’s Wilderness Road will continue to deploy digital resources that emerged in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic in order to fulfill people’s purchases. Part of the strategy includes a new partnership with delivery app DoorDash. Girl Scout cookies will be sold […]
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Covington Pizza Business Closing After 60 Years
A Covington pizza restaurant is closing its doors for good after six decades in business. Angilo’s, located at 329 West Pike Street, announced on Facebook on Friday that it would shutter after sixty years in business and four generations of the Moorman family operating it. In the post, the business cited “unforeseen circumstances […]
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St. Vincent de Paul NKY Launches New Fund with Horizon Community Funds
St. Vincent de Paul of Northern Kentucky has launched a new fund in partnership with Horizon Community Funds that the organization hopes will help it expand its impact in Northern Kentucky, an announcement said Tuesday. “St. Vincent de Paul has an international reputation for its service to those in need,” said Horizon Community Funds President […]
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Raising Cane’s Announces Minimum Wage Increase to $15 Per Hour
Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers announced that effective immediately, it will pay all workers across Kentucky a minimum of $15 per hour – a move that brings the hourly minimum at the Restaurant to over double the state minimum wage. On average, this will be a $2.60/hour increase to hourly worker wages, the company said in […]
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St. Elizabeth, Other Ky. Health Care Providers to Receive More Federal Funds
Nearly 900 Kentucky health care providers, including St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Northern Kentucky, will receive more than $115 million in pandemic relief funding. The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) will provide the funding as part of phase four of the Provider Relief Fund, which was established through the bipartisan Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security […]
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Building Industry Association of NKY Names New Leadership
The Building Industry of Northern Kentucky recently elected new officers and directors for the 2022 year. Ben Taylor, a division president at the Drees Company, will serve a one-year term as president of the organization. Shad Sletto of A. Neyer will serve as vice president. Other officers include Chris Cook of TKOR Holdings as secretary-treasurer, […]
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NKY Cattle Association Awarded $105,000 from State Agricultural Board
The Northern Kentucky Cattle Association was awarded $105,445 through the state County Agricultural Investment Program (CAIP). The funds were approved by the Kentucky Agricultural Development Board, which approved a total of $547,124 for agricultural diversification and rural development projects across the commonwealth at its monthly board meeting. “Today’s investments by the Kentucky Agricultural […]
