Campbell County continues to play its best baseball at the right time. The Camels earned a 6-1 victory over LaRue County on Friday in the first round of the KHSAA state baseball tournament at Legends Field in Lexington. They got another complete game performance from Tyler Schumacher and the Camel bats collected five extra-base hits […]
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How the Camels found their mojo on the way to state
Now that Campbell County is back in the 2026 Baseball State Tournament presented by UK HealthCare, it’s easy to forget that the Camels started the prep season in a bit of a funk. Their record on April 15 following a 15-5 home loss to Covington Catholic stood at 7-6. It wasn’t bad but it wasn’t […]
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Highland Heights councilmember’s arrest cited as possible conflict of interest
Several Highland Heights City Council members asked Jesse Hockenbury to voluntarily remove himself from future meetings after his arrest on misdemeanor sexual abuse charges earlier this year. The request was made at Tuesday’s city council meeting, with councilmember Hockenbury cited as posing a potential conflict of interest in any decisions related to the police department. […]
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Over the hump: Camels punch ticket to state tournament after yet another shutout
It’s been building up for four years. When Campbell County’s group of now 10 seniors were freshman, they witnessed a region championship loss to Harrison County. The last two years were semifinal losses to Bourbon County and Montgomery County. The group of 10 didn’t miss this year, winning the 10th Region baseball title 2-0 over […]
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Camels Schumacher dazzles as Campbell County reaches region title game, Scott falls after fast start
With Tyler Schumacher bringing his ace stuff and the Campbell County bats providing some timely hitting, the Camels are on their way to Sunday’s 10th Region baseball championship. Campbell County (24-13) took down George Rogers Clark 8-0 in Saturday’s semifinals at Bishop Brossart’s Mustang Athletic Complex, putting them in their first region title game since […]
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Judge reduces bail for Campbell County PVA from $1M to $125K in minor solicitation case
Campbell County PVA Daniel Braun, charged with using electronic communication to solicit a minor, has received a bail reduction from $1,000,000 cash to $125,000 cash. Braun appeared in court on May 21 with Campbell County Circuit Court Judge Daniel Zalla to hear a motion for a “Writ of habeas corpus,” a legal remedy that allows […]
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Candidate drops out of Fort Thomas City Council race
A candidate for the Fort Thomas City Council race has dropped out. Brandon Long announced on May 22 that he will no longer seek a seat on the city council. Long was one of 12 candidates who won in the May 19 primary. “You see, this campaign wasn’t about personal ambition for me,” Long said […]
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10th Region baseball: Campbell, Scott on to the semis
Campbell County and Scott have advanced to the 10th Region baseball tournament semifinals after their victories on Monday. The Camels shutout Bracken County while Scott tamed Mason County. Here’s a brief recap of each game: Campbell County 5, Bracken County 0 Trip Mercurio threw a complete-game shutout Monday as Campbell County defeated Bracken County in […]
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Judge to decide if PVA Daniel Braun’s $1M bond should be reduced
A Campbell County judge will determine whether Campbell County PVA Daniel Braun, charged with using electronic communication to solicit a minor, will get a bail reduction from $1,000,000 to $100,000. Braun appeared in court on May 21 with Campbell County Circuit Court Judge Daniel Zalla. Zalla heard a motion for a “Writ of habeas corpus,” […]
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Daniel Braun to appear before judge in bid to lower $1M bond, again
Campbell County PVA Daniel Braun, charged with using electronic communication to solicit a minor, will once again go before a judge to try to get a bail reduction. Braun will appear in court on May 21 with Campbell County Circuit Court Judge Daniel Zalla. Zalla will hear a motion for a “Writ of habeas corpus,” […]
