The state’s budget has passed the house and is on its way to be signed by the governor with money to support two Campbell County parks. HB 6 includes $7.5 million distributed to Campbell County Fiscal Court for General James Taylor Park and $5 million for the Fort Thomas Tower Park Community Complex project.
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Campbell County road department worker honored for 27 years of service
Bob Bowlds is retiring from the Campbell County Road Department after 27 years of service to the county.
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Campbell County Planning Commission approves zone change for industrial park expansion
The Campbell County Planning and Zoning Commission has approved a zone change to expand the Southern Campbell Industrial Park, which is located next to Tyson Foods and will be developed with nearly $2 million in KPDI funding.
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Alexandria, Southern Campbell Fire Departments to merge under ‘Campbell Fire/Rescue’
The Alexandria and Southern Campbell Fire Districts are merging in an effort to get more people at the scene of a fire, with the goal of hiring three more full-time staff members at Southern Campbell’s firehouse. The merger will go into effect on July 1 should the Campbell County Fiscal Court approve it at its March 20 meeting.
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‘Crosstown Foodout’ collects 10,000 pounds of food for CARE Mission
Bishop Brossart and Campbell County High School “Crosstown Foodout” has collected over 100,000 pounds of food since its inception in 2011, benefiting the CARE Mission, and the Campbell County Fiscal Court recognized the organizers for their work in the community.
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Campbell County offering new trash voucher program
Campbell County Solid Waste is introducing a new trash voucher program. Beginning Dec. 1, Campbell County residents can obtain up to two trash disposal vouchers per household per year. Vouchers cover the cost of one truckload or one 8-foot trailer load of household waste, such as trash, furniture, mattresses, yard waste, etc., to drop off […]
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Campbell County considers removal of Boyd Road bridge in Grant’s Lick
To save $1 million in repairs plus the cost of future maintenance, Campbell County has voted to place a bid on projects to remove the bridge on Boyd Road that runs over Phillips Creek in Grant’s Lick. Because the bridge is large and sits at an odd angle with a traffic count of about 76 […]
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Campbell County declares National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week
The Campbell County Fiscal Court read a proclamation Wednesday, declaring Nov. 11-18 National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. “The purpose of the proclamation is to educate the public about the many reasons people are hungry and homeless, including the shortage of affordable housing for very low-income residents,” Campbell County Judge/Executive Steve Pendery read from the […]
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Pendery Park to receive new ADA-accessible playground
Pendery Park is receiving a new ADA-accessible playground to replace the 30-year-old playset. The new playground will offer equipment to challenge and provide play opportunities for children ages 5 to 12 of all abilities. The Campbell County Fiscal Court voted Wednesday to accept a proposal from Midstates Recreation for $190,874. The cost of the playground […]
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Vietnam Veterans Memorial to go in Tower Park
Chapter 88 of the Vietnam Veterans of America is raising money to build a memorial in Tower Park, located in Fort Thomas, to honor Campbell County Vietnam Veterans who died during the war. “My objective is to honor the young men that died serving their country, not to say I don’t want to honor everyone […]