Steve Wilcoxson was sworn into a vacant Crescent Springs City Council seat in June after former member Bill Schult resigned. Two days later, Wilcoxson resigned, leaving a vacant seat. During Monday’s council meeting, a former council member was appointed to the seat. Wilcoxson “had something come up in his personal life,” leading him to resign, […]
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Crescent Springs council appoints Steve Wilcoxson to fill vacant seat
Former council member Bill Schult moved from the city of Crescent Springs and resigned from the council after its May meeting, leaving a seat that needed to be filled. Although Mayor Mike Daugherty could not attend Monday’s council meeting, four candidates—Jeff Smith, Michael Folk, Bob Mueller, and Steve Wilcoxson — came to speak to the […]
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Alexandria and Crescent Springs receive safety grants
Alexandria and Crescent Springs were awarded safety grants from the Kentucky League of Cities, a regional nonprofit insurance provider that advocates for the financial interests of Kentucky cities. Specifically, Alexandria received $1,752, while Crescent Springs received $600. The grant money will help the cities provide services and programs that reduce liability and create safer communities. […]
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Kenton County prohibits cannabis businesses across the county
Kenton County is prohibiting cannabis businesses countywide following similar moves from neighboring Campbell and Boone counties. At a meeting on Tuesday, July 9, the Kenton County Fiscal Court conducted the second reading of an ordinance that would prohibit cannabis businesses within the county’s territorial limits. The first reading took place on June 11. “This will […]
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Crescent Springs council delays decision on medical cannabis facilities
At their June City Council meeting, Crescent Springs joined the conversation about medical cannabis facilities sweeping across the Northern Kentucky area. As former council member Bill Schult has moved out of the city, a seat needs to be filled. The city of Crescent Springs ultimately decided not to make any further decisions regarding medical cannabis […]
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Slew of last-minute candidate filings puts some Kenton County positions into question
The final filing deadline for Kenton County’s municipal elections has resulted in 122 candidates running in contested races, including city government seats in Erlanger, Covington, Independence, Bromley, Crescent Springs, Edgewood, Elsmere, Erlanger, Fort Wright, Independence, Lakeside Park, Ludlow, Park Hills, Taylor Mill, and school board seats in Beechwood Independent Public Schools and Covington Independent Public Schools.
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Buttermilk Pike offers Streetscapes a world of tastes
This story originally appeared in the May 17, 2024 edition of the LINK Reader. To get stories like this first, subscribe here. This week, Streetscapes checks out some businesses along Buttermilk Pike. We’ll start with a longstanding and locally famous establishment Oriental Wok, then head to a regional burger chain and the newest restaurant for […]
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Crescent Springs approves Section 8 housing agreement
Crescent Springs approved an interlocal agreement with the Housing Authority of Covington to administer the city’s housing choice voucher program, continuing Section 8 housing in the city.
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Crescent Springs tables discussion on Section 8 housing agreement
Crescent Springs has tabled the discussion on allowing the Housing Authority of Covington to administer the city’s housing choice voucher program, citing concerns about landlord remediation and the potential displacement of 66 families.
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Kenton County approves rate hike to help Crescent Springs​-Villa Hills Fire Department hire more employees
Kenton County Fiscal Court approved the Crescent Springs – Villa Hills Fire Department’s request to increase fire and ambulance service fees for residents of aforementioned cities and unincorporated Kenton County which are served by the department.