Independence city staff, Mayor Chris Reinersman and two members of the City Council met this week to discuss the financial situation and possible city projects for the next fiscal year. The proposed projects operated under the assumption of the tax rate remaining the same.
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Tippy trash cans coming to Lincoln Ridge Park in Independence
Duke Energy granted Kenton County’s Department of Parks and Recreation $10,000 for the purchase of 13 tippy trash cans and lids at Lincoln Ridge Park in Independence, helping keep the environment clean and enjoyable for everyone.
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Kids to Parks Day in Kenton County promotes outdoor recreation, conservation
Kenton County’s Department of Parks and Recreation is celebrating ‘Kids to Parks Day’ at the New Kenton County Park in Independence on May 18 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. with nature crafts, a scavenger hunt, and hiking.
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Kenton County Public Libraries continue to grow
Kenton County public library director Dave Schroeder gave an update on the progress of the public libraries at the February Kenton County Fiscal Court Meeting. Nine years ago, expansions of the Kenton County libraries began, starting with the expansion of the Covington branch, the Erlanger branch, then the Independence branch, and finally, the Latonia branch, […]
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Help sought in locating 14-year-old who went missing in Independence
The Independence Police Department is asking for help in locating 14-year-old Te’andre Bell, who has been missing since March 31 and is possibly in Cincinnati or Dayton, Ohio.
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Independence City Council discusses proposed fence ordinance with residents
Independence residents and city council members discussed regulations relating to fences on residential properties at the meeting of the Independence City Council, completing the first reading of a proposed change to the city’s code of ordinances, which would allow front yard fencing on standard corner lots, but not reverse lots.
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Condo development on Madison Pike seeks new zoning approval
A public hearing related to zoning for a 110-unit condo complex on the east side of Madison Pike, or KY-17, in Independence will take place at the Kenton County Planning Commission meeting on Thursday, April 4.
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Kenton County officials discuss models, alternatives to retaining school resource officers
The Kenton County Mayors Group discussed the challenges of recruiting and retaining school resource officers in the county, with different municipalities using different models for providing and funding SROs. Alternatives were also discussed.
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Kenton County to redesign substandard bridge in rural area
Kenton County is set to redesign an old bridge in the rural, southern portion of the county. The bridge is located on Menefee Road and travels over the North Fork of Grassy Creek, leading directly to Shady Lane. Spencer Stork, Kenton County’s Public Works Director, said during a Tuesday fiscal court meeting that the bridge […]
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Independence mayor meets with worried residents about a possible condo complex being developed
Independence Mayor Chris Reinersman met with over a dozen worried residents in the Hartland neighborhood about a condo complex possibly being developed in their backyard. “I would rather see individual homes, much rather. I think the condos are just I think they’re trying to squeeze way too many in a small space,” said Melissa Boyers. […]