About 20 minutes after Friday’s 10-0, six-inning shutout of Bellevue, Campbell County baseball coach Scott Schweitzer praised the value of arrogance, greed and selfishness on the diamond. “When you’re arrogant, you start to believe you’re better and you show up and things go,” Schweitzer said. A few minutes later, Schweitzer took back what he said […]
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Campbell County announces 2023 commencement
A mild winter means a sooner graduation date for Campbell County High School students. The Campbell County Board of Education set the graduation date for Friday, May 19, at 7 p.m. at Truist Arena in Highland Heights. The school district only saw one canceled school day this year due to weather on Jan. 31 which […]
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Ryle, Campbell County sending eight to state wrestling
Eight won’t be enough. Ryle and Campbell County both bring an octet of wrestlers to the state tournament that begins Friday at George Rogers Clark High School in Winchester, and Walton-Verona has five. But at least one local coach – Ryle’s Tim Ruschell – thinks seven-time defending champion Union County (which brings 11), Johnson Central […]
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Moore, Isler finish second at state diving
Two-tenths of a point. Maybe a half-inch off perpendicular on one of 11 dives or an unpointed big toe. Whatever the reason, it was enough to deny Cooper junior Peytton Moore a third straight state 1-meter diving title Thursday at the University of Kentucky’s Lancaster Aquatic Center. Instead, Madison Southern’s Reagan Patterson edged Cooper, 512.50-512.30. […]
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Ryle wins Region 5 wrestling over Walton-Verona
You hope Tim Ruschell rested easy Saturday night. Ryle’s wrestling coach should’ve had sweet dreams because the Raiders won the Region 5 meet over Walton-Verona, 233-215, on the Bearcats’ mats. “I could sleep, relax and breathe for a while,” Ruschell said. “I’ve been doing this a long time. It wears on you after a while.” […]
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Speed limit change to South Licking Pike behind Campbell County High School
At the request of Campbell County High School, the Campbell County Fiscal Court voted to reduce the speed limit on South Licking Pike from 35 mph to 25 mph. Campbell County Administrator Matt Elberfeld said the fiscal court talked to the police and road departments, and they agreed it made sense to include a school […]
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Campbell County cheerleader dies more than a week after Cold Spring crash
Story written by Christian LeDuc, WCPO digital content producer Campbell County High School cheerleader Ava Markus died Tuesday after spending more than a week in the hospital following a crash, according to the Hamilton County Coroner’s Office. The crash occurred Sunday, Oct. 2 on Alexandria Pike near the intersection of St. Michael Drive in Cold […]
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Campbell County community members recognized at fiscal court meeting
Former Campbell County Head Wrestling Coach Mike Bankemper recognized for his 42-year career Recently retired Campbell County High School Wrestling Coach Mike Bankemper was honored at this week’s Campbell County Fiscal Court meeting for his 42-year career. Bankemper was a wrestler at Campbell County High School until he graduated in 1976 and wrestled at Northern […]
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Investigation looms as Highlands wins big in rivalry game at Campbell County
Highlands conquered Campbell County High 44-13 in Friday night’s gridiron rivalry, but there was speculation that news of an investigation may have impacted Campbell’s performance.
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Campbell Co. natives’ new slasher film premiering at Esquire Theater
“All Your Friends Are Dead” is like the classic teen slasher film, but features actors in their 30s. The film’s creators, Northern Kentucky natives Ricky Glore and Nicholas Hiance, said they wanted to create a semi-autobiographical movie. The film follows 35-year old Matt Wilbee, who falls into depression, realizing his best days were in high school. […]
