Oceans may seem far from Campbell County, but their health is tied to the water flowing through local rivers. Campbell County is celebrating World Ocean Day on June 8 by proclaiming it WAVE Water Warrior Day in recognition of the WAVE Foundation, a partner of Newport Aquarium. The WAVE Foundation is a non-profit organization that […]
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Campbell County Backroads Farm Tour returns in July
Explore vineyards, equestrian centers, beef cattle operations, historic landmarks, and horticultural operations during the Campbell County Backroads Farm Tour. The event returns on July 19, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine. This free event is for the whole family. Visitors will also get a glimpse of how the county preserves its farmland […]
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Johnson, Gutman NKY girls juniors shine in Junior-Senior All-Star games
With the Kentucky-Indiana All-Star basketball game on deck, some of the top juniors across the state are helping the Kentucky senior led team prep for the two-day showdown this weekend. The Kentucky Junior vs Senior All-Star game was held on Saturday at Eastern High School in Louisville. The girls game took place first with the […]
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Campbell’s rally fades as Harrison claims 10th Region tournament crown
The final day of the 10th Region softball tournament was nothing short of a roller coaster ride. Harrison County defeated Mason County 6-1 in the first semifinal. Then, in a thriller, Campbell County rallied to beat Montgomery County 7-2—less than an hour before returning to the field for the championship game. That’s where the Fillies […]
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Campbell County says federal sanctuary jurisdiction listing is a mistake, seeking correction
Campbell County says the county was “incorrectly included” on the list of sanctuary jurisdictions by the Department of Homeland Security. The federal government recently released its list of sanctuary jurisdictions following an executive order from President Donald Trump, which aims to identify cities and states that do not comply with federal immigration laws. Campbell County was on […]
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The LINK nky Team of the Week for May 18-24: Campbell County softball
The LINK nky Team of the Week for May 18-24 presented by Ortho Cincy is the Campbell County softball team. A bonus for the Campbell County softball team is that they are now eligible for Team of the Season (TOS) for the spring sports season. Bellevue’s football team won TOS for the fall, Highlands swim and dive […]
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Campbell County falls to Montgomery after five-run fifth in 10th Region semis
Montgomery County didn’t need a dramatic finish or late-game heroics. One explosive inning, a five-run fifth, carried the Indians past Campbell County 5-2 in the 10th Region tournament semifinals Wednesday night on the Camels’ home field. For four innings, Campbell appeared in full control. They opened a 2-0 lead behind five hits and two RBI […]
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Region softball tournament roundup: Campbell County advances, Scott and Simon Kenton fall in first round
Campbell County moved on to the 10th Region softball tournament semifinals while Scott and Simon Kenton lost their quarterfinal matchups in the 10th and Eighth Region, respectively. Here’s how the three games played out: Campbell County 3, Bracken County 0 Hope Hamilton dazzled in the circle with a complete game three-hitter and Mallory Fleckenstein’s three-run […]
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Vote for the LINK nky Team of the Week for May 18-24
To be the winning team, fan votes play a heavy role, along with consideration from our sports team here at LINK. Nominations are reader-submitted or recommended by our sports team. Our Team of the Week program honors all local sports at all levels, whether it’s youth or adult-oriented recreation, high school or college, professional or amateur. The new school […]
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Campbell dominates Nicholas in 10th Region baseball quarterfinals
“We’ll be back.” Those were the words of Campbell County head coach Scott Schweitzer following the Camels’ semifinal loss to Bourbon County in last season’s 10th Region Tournament. Now, the Camels are indeed back, making a statement with a dominant 16-1, four-inning rout in the 10th Region quarterfinals on their home field in Claryville. “That’s […]