Story & photo by Bryan Burke, associate editor The River City News During the Campbell County Mayor’s Meeting in the Fiscal Court Chambers at the County Administration Building in Newport on Tuesday, Judge/Executive Steve Pendery criticized Sanitation District 1’s board of directors for its refusal to increase its rates which he says prevents necessary growth […]
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Former Administrator’s Appointment to SD1 Board Creates Debate in Campbell Co.
Judge Executive Steve Pendery discusses his decision to appoint Robert Horine to SD1. A group of Campbell County residents raised their concerns at the Campbell County Fiscal Court on Wednesday evening in Alexandria over the appointment of Robert Horine for the County seat to the Sanitation District 1 Board, who will replace Fort Thomas resident […]
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Campbell County Fiscal Court Approves Use of Funds for Southbank
Fort Thomas Money Yet to Be Earmarked for Use Campbell County Fiscal Court. FTM file. By Bryan Burke, Associate Editor, The River City News The Campbell County Fiscal Court passed a resolution that sets out the joint use of riverfront development funds appropriated to the Campbell and Kenton County Fiscal Courts for development of the […]
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Fiscal Court Addresses Illegal Dump in Campbell Co., Updated on TANK
by Bryan Burke Associate Editor of The River City News (republished with permission) The Campbell County Fiscal Court accepted a grant of just under $85,000 to clean up an illegal open dump located at 8242 Licking Pike in Campbell County. The dump was first spotted by county officials when they were on sight at a […]
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Lampe Sworn in to Campbell County Fiscal Court
Former city councilman Tom Lampe was sworn in to Campbell Co. Fiscal Court Monday/Provided Tom Lampe, former Fort Thomas city councilman, is taking his experience to the next level.
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Judge/Exec candidates focus on differences in final debate
Democrat and current county commissioner Ken Rechtin (left) is challenging Republican incumbent Steve Pendery for Campbell County Judge/Executive/Provided Candidates for Campbell County Judge/Executive met one final time Thursday night, in a final effort to sway voters. Incumbent Republican Steve Pendery faced off against Democratic challenger and current county commissioner Ken Rechtin. “The theme of tonight […]
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County Commissioner, Judge/Exec candidate wants to fight heroin with education and treatment
Campbell County Commissioner Ken Rechtin has announced “Day One: Save our Citizens”/Provided Much is being said about heroin addiction in Northern Kentucky communities, specifically in Campbell County, which has emerged as a hotbed for dealers and users alike. Emergency responders, physicians and hospitals, law enforcement and judicial systems struggle just to tread water in their […]
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ELECTION 2014: County Commissioner candidates weigh in on heroin epidemic
Candidates for Campbell County Commissioner discussed the region’s growing heroin epidemic in a forum Thursday night/Wikipedia Click for candidates’ commentary on regionalism and economic development in Campbell County. How can Campbell County address the region’s growing heroin problem? “It’s an emergency situation,” said Tom Lampe, candidate for District 3 County Commissioner, during a forum among […]
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ELECTION 2014: County Commissioner candidates weigh in on Campbell’s economic progress
The Brent Spence Bridge and Campbell County Library were at the center of candidates’ discussion of economic development Thursday night Click for candidates’ commentary on regionalism and the heroin epidemic. How can we guarantee Campbell County’s continued economic progress? When it comes to making Campbell County business-friendly, there was some agreement, but equal disagreement among […]
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Judge Exec candidate Ken Rechtin releases campaign video
Ken Rechtin, candidate for Campbell Co. Judge Executive, has released a new campaign video./YouTube Candidate for Campbell County Judge Executive Ken Rechtin has released a new campaign video, in which he outlines, in two minutes, his plan for the county: