By Jessie Eden Governor Andy Beshear announced Tuesday that there are 114 new cases in Kentucky with 2 new cases in Kenton County and 1 in Campbell County. Gov. Beshear also said that sixty-four Kentuckians have recovered from the coronavirus. There were a total of seven deaths. Gov. Beshear said that all of these patients […]
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To a Lost Senior Year: Highlands Senior VP Reflects on the COVID-19 Pandemic
Hiren Lemma is a guest writer for The Hilltopper and serves as Vice President for the Highlands High School Senior Class. (Img: Stella Fahlbusch) Note: The following is an article outlining how seniors are dealing with missing out on their senior year of high school. It was written by Hiren Lemma, the Vice President for […]
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St. Elizabeth President & CEO: ‘We Stand Ready to Face COVID-19’
WE STAND READY TO FACE COVID-19 St. Elizabeth Healthcare: We are ready to face COVID-19. (Img: St. E Facebook Page) By Garren Colvin, President and Chief Executive Officer, St. Elizabeth Healthcare There is not a person in our community who has been able to avoid the impact of COVID-19 — whether through conversations with friends, […]
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Gov. Beshear Urges Kentuckians to Remain Vigilant on Social Distancing
Governor says crowding at golf courses, stores threatens further spread of COVID-19 FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 29, 2020) — Gov. Andy Beshear pressed Kentuckians on Sunday to remain vigilant about social distancing amid reports of crowding at golf courses, basketball courts and home improvement stores to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) […]
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First COVID-19 Related Death in Northern Kentucky
The first patient identified with COVID-19 in Northern Kentucky has died. The patient, a resident of Kenton County, was over 60 years of age and had underlying medical issues. “Our thoughts go out to their loved ones during this very difficult time,” said Dr. Lynne Saddler, District Director of Health for the Northern Kentucky Health […]
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Gov. Beshear: If You’re a Kentuckian, I Need You To Not Go To Tennessee
By Jessie Eden UPDATE AS OF 6:49 P.M. – “Unfortunately we have had a third death today, bringing our total #COVID19 related deaths to 8. Today we lost a 73-year-old female from Jefferson Co. Our thoughts are with her family. ^AB” (Gov. Beshear’s Facebook Page) Governor Andy Beshear issued his daily Coronavirus update for Friday, […]
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Halloween in the Time of Quarantine: Dress Up on March 31
Love those costumes! Reese Dunbar and Mayson Gindele pose during the ‘Trunk or Treat’ they organized last Fall. They created the event for foster children at DCCH. Great job girls! By Jessie Eden We could all use a little cheer right now. If you’re a diehard Halloween fan like me, you’ll be really excited about […]
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19 Cases of COVID-19 in Northern Kentucky; How to Stay Healthy at Home Outside
Today at his 5:00 p.m. press conference, Governor Andy Beshear reported that today, March 26, was the single largest increase of positive Covid-19/Coronavirus test in one day. There are now 248 total positive tests, 50 new cases today, including two in Boone County and the first positive test to a person in a nursing home, […]
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NKY Plumbing Company Owner: Tradesmen and Women are Proud to Wear the Badge of “Essential Workers”
By Brady Jolly These past few weeks have been tough for everyone. We’ve all had to accept the new normal in our everyday life. Anxiety is high on this invisible virus we are fighting and the headlines change minute by minute. When the severity of the situation became clear, I found out that my company, […]
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Ky. AG Subpoenas Amazon Third-Party Sellers for Price Gouging During Pandemic
FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 26, 2020) — Attorney General Daniel Cameron today issued subpoenas to six third-party sellers in Kentucky who used Amazon’s online platform to engage in suspected price gouging during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The sellers allegedly engaged in the price gouging of essential emergency and medical supplies, including hand sanitizer and N95 […]
