American Library Association President Emily Drabinski’s participation in a state library conference in Florence drew protestors on Friday. A group of Northern Kentucky Moms for Liberty members stood on the sidewalk in front of the Hilton Cincinnati Airport Hilton Hotel entrance, displaying signs representing opposition to what they deemed American Library Association policies. Drabinski, a […]
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More Boone County jobs available than housing, report finds
Boone County is creating more jobs than it has housing for those workers, according to a newly released housing study. That’s according to the recently released Northern Kentucky Housing Data Study examining regional housing concerns. A Boone County Fiscal Court special caucus meeting served as the backdrop for the breakdown of the Northern Kentucky Housing […]
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NKY Health Department seeking bilingual interpreter
The Northern Kentucky Health Department is seeking a bilingual interpreter to assist with the agency’s expanding population of Spanish-speaking clients. The person who is hired will serve as a technician/interpreter (English/Spanish) at health clinics in Boone, Campbell, Grant and Kenton counties, in addition to aiding with administrative responsibilities, according to the job description. For more […]
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State officials urge NKY to pursue brownfield cleanups
State officials are encouraging the Northern Kentucky region to take advantage of millions of dollars available for brownfield cleanup, which could lead to economic redevelopment. A brownfield is a property, the expansion, redevelopment or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant or contaminant, according to […]
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Regional food programs feed thousands experiencing food insecurity in NKY
Nearly 18,000 seniors and families have been served meals in recent efforts to address food insecurity in Northern Kentucky, Northern Kentucky Area Development District officials said. A family experiencing food insecurity doesn’t have access to enough food — or healthy enough food — due to social and/or economic conditions, according to the United States Department […]
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Loan program targets NKY small business growth, job creation
The operators of the Alexandria-based Dollhouse Beauty Salon have known for months that they wanted to expand, Northern Kentucky Area Development District officials said. A program the agency manages has helped Dollhouse to achieve that goal. The Small Business Lending Program, or Revolving Loan Fund, is a U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration initiative. The […]
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Expanded program seeks to aid NKY grandparents, grandchildren
Florence resident Alisha Sanders has taken on the parenting role for two grandchildren. Now, she may be eligible for state resources to lend a hand. Established 17 years ago, the Kentucky Caregiver Program was designed to support grandparents of any age raising grandchildren who meet income and other guidelines, but prior budget cuts limited the program’s […]
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Find your Campbell County Polling Location for the 2020 election
Find your Campbell County polling location for November’s election! (FTM File) By Jessie Eden Campbell County Clerk Jim Luerson released the official polling locations and additional information for November’s election on Monday. Luerson stated that due to a large number of people offering to be poll workers, most precincts will be open for this year’s […]
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Campbell County Historical Society Partners with Horizon Community Funds to Raise Money for More Room
Nonprofit launches book, foundation partnership to build financial support for new location The Campbell County Historical Society launches fundraising efforts with Horizon Fund to create more room for its historic items. (Img: Campbell County Historical Society) The Campbell County Historical and Genealogical Society is bursting at the seams and new fundraising efforts will help the […]
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Campbell County Reopening: Library, Sheriff’s Office Announce Plans
By Jessie Eden As things start to reopen, several organizations have announced plans for how things will be different when they open their doors once more. Over 50 years experience in NKY. Call now, mention FTM. (859) 287-2499 Campbell County Sheriff’s Office – June 1 The Campbell County Sheriff’s Office will reopen to the general […]