Edgewood’s city motto is “where everyday is a walk in the park.” After Thursday, Freedom Park in Edgewood will receive key funding to improve a popular walking trail. Gov. Andy Beshear announced on Thursday that two Kenton County parks would receive over $120,000 from the federal Land & Water Conservation Fund. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear […]
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Edgewood council talks senior center renovation, children’s garden and more regular meeting
Edgewood City Council talked about the aging senior center in Freedom Park and brainstormed ways to improve it Monday night at the regular council meeting. The senior center, which was completed in 2002, is a metal building, and is showing signs of wear and tear. “I wanted to discuss improving the appearance of the senior […]
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Edgewood OKs new salt dome
Edgewood General Services Director Rick Lunnemann talked to council Monday night, outlining a plan to create a new, larger salt dome for the city, to be located on the same site as the present salt dome on South Loop road. “I’m here tonight to talk to you about a potential project for next year’s fiscal […]
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Edgewood Moves Forward with Dudley Rd.; Councilman Honored for Long Fire Service
Written by Patricia A. Scheyer, LINK nky contributor Edgewood city council decided to move forward with the next phase of the ongoing Dudley Road project, but not before hearing about areas of concern, particularly near key intersections. Roger Keller of the engineering firm Brandstetter Carroll, presented some options for problem areas along the road. The […]
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Zone Change for BBQ Restaurant in Edgewood Denied
The Edgewood city council denied a zone change request at a special meeting on Wednesday. Liberty BBQ was a concept developed by former local attorney and media personality Eric Deters. He had hoped to see a zoning map amendment approved by the city for the properties at 990, 996, and 998 Dudley Road, near where […]
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First Baby Born in 2022 at St. Elizabeth Arrives at 12:01 a.m.
The first baby born in the new year at St. Elizabeth Healthcare arrived mere moments after the ball dropped at midnight to welcome 2022. The hospital announced the arrival of baby Luna Willett, who was born at 12:01 a.m. at the hospital’s Edgewood campus. The baby girl weighed in at 8 lbs., 6.2 oz., and […]
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Dixie Heights Seeks Nominations for Inaugural Alumni, Faculty Awards
Dixie Heights High School is seeking nominations for its inaugural Distinguished Alumni and Faculty Awards. The inaugural class of awardees will be recognized at the Distinguished Alumni Celebration Banquet on Sunday, May 1. Nominations close on January 15. The award program is organized by Dixie Heights’s Parent-Teacher Organization, the Colonels Club. The organization’s mission is to connect the […]
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Council Divided on Proposed BBQ Restaurant in Edgewood, Zone Change
Plans for a barbecue restaurant and office building near Madison Pike and Dudley Road in Edgewood arrived for consideration at Edgewood city council this week. The proposed development, from former local attorney and media personality Eric Deters, was given the OK by the Kenton County Planning Commission for a zoning map amendment in October, changing 990, 996, […]
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New Edgewood Domino’s Seeks Drivers, Store Staff, Managers
A new Domino’s pizza location is set to open soon in Edgewood and is looking to fill delivery driver, customer service, and assistant management positions. The new store will operate at 160 Barnwood Drive. “We are dedicated to the Edgewood area and are excited to get to know the residents,” said John Glass, Edgewood Domino’s franchise […]
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Photos: Edgewood Christmas Tree Lighting
The City of Edgewood hosted its annual Christmas tree lighting on Sunday evening in an event that included a visit from Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus, and Frozen star Elsa. RCN’s Patricia A. Scheyer produced these photos.
