The city of Edgewood kicked off the Christmas season Sunday with its annual Christmas Tree lighting ceremony at the Senior Center in Freedom Park. As soon as the families arrived at the senior center, they sat at tables festooned with balloons all around the center, with coloring projects prepared to keep the kids entertained and […]
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St. Elizabeth honors Edgewood firefighters for treatment of stroke patient
St. Elizabeth Hospital Emergency Services came to the Edgewood City Council meeting Monday night to honor two firefighter/paramedics for their quick response time in transporting a patient who was having a stroke. Tissue Plasminogen Activator, or TPA, is a powerful blood thinner that is used to treat stroke patients on an emergency basis. It was […]
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LINK streetscapes: Back to college edition at Thomas More University
See a local college campus through the eyes of Maria Hehman as she explores local eateries and watering holes in this latest installment of NKY Streetscapes.
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Edgewood police remind drivers to be aware after child struck on way to school
Edgewood police reminded drivers to be aware of pedestrians and bicyclists after a child was struck while cycling to school on Wednesday morning. “This is a good reminder for everyone to be watching for pedestrians and bicyclists going to and from school,” the department said in a Facebook post. “Parents, please remind your children to […]
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Edgewood looks to install Safe Haven Baby Box on firehouse
A Safe Haven Baby Box could be going up at Edgewood’s firehouse. Councilman Dale Henson suggested Monday installing one of the boxes, where women in crisis can safely and anonymously surrender a newborn if they are unable to care for it. “I read an article about baby boxes in our area,” Henson said. “The state […]
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Looking to celebrate the Fourth this weekend? Here are events happening around NKY
Monday, July 4 is Independence Day and cities around Northern Kentucky are holding runs, parades and concerts to celebrate. Here’s a list of what’s happening where. Bellevue: First Friday- “Bellevue is Poppin” When: July 1, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Where: Fairfield Avenue What: Popsicle vendor/Fourth of July Theme Covington: Friends of Peaselburg Neighborhood Association […]
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Gov. Beshear announces funding for Edgewood trail, Taylor Mill amphitheater
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 […]
