All students have a time as they near the end of their high school when they start to explore what they would like to do for a living out in the real world. The students at The Point/Arc, a nonprofit in Covington, Kentucky serving people with developmental and intellectual disabilities, are no exception. For over […]
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Independence Gets Financial Literacy Workshop Through NKU, State Agency
A financial literacy workshop for Independence city employees was announced through a partnership between the Northern Kentucky University Center of Economic Education at the Haile College of Business and the Kentucky Financial Empowerment Commission (KFEC). “We are excited to grow our economic and financial education programs in partnership with Kentucky Financial Empowerment Commission and the […]
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Independence golf courses say pandemic surge is sticking around
Written by Haley Parnell, LINK Media reporter As COVID-19 has kept many from seeing friends and family, golf courses have become a way to socialize safely. But even now that many indoor activities are resuming, a lot of the people who turned to golf are staying. In Independence, The Willows and The Pioneer Golf Courses […]
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Independence Boy Wins Scholarship After Growing 26-Pound Cabbage
An Independence boy was awarded a $1,000 scholarship from the Bonnie Plants 3rd Grade Cabbage Program. Brody Brock, a student at Kenton Elementary School, was selected as Kentucky’s winner in the program after growing a 26-pound cabbage deemed “best in state”. Bonnie relaunched the Cabbage Program this year as a remote-friendly learning activity to safely […]
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Teen Missing from Independence Since October is Found in Carrollton
A teen missing from Independence since October was located in Carrollton and safely returned, Attorney General Daniel Cameron and the Independence Police Department said Wednesday. The 17-year old girl was reported missing on November 1 by the Department of Community Based Services (DCBS) with the Cabinet for Health and Family Services. She had last been […]
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Mt. Zion Rd. to See More Lanes, Multi-Use Paths Added in $17 Million Project
The next segment of work on Ky. 536 is set to begin soon. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet – District 6 Office announced Wednesday that the section of 536 (Mt. Zion Rd.) between Dixie Highway (U.S. 25) and Bristow Road (Ky. 1303) will see extended capacity and safety improvements. The project also aims to improve traffic […]
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Independence Swears in New K9 Officer Jocko
Jocko, the new K9 officer at the Independence Police Department, was sworn into office last week. The dog will serve alongside Officer Josh Salyers. Mayor Chris Reinersman administered the oath of office, and city council also thanked the Matt Haverkamp Foundation for its support in adding Jocko to the force. Haverkamp was a Golf Manor […]
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Photos: Independence Christmas Walk
For the 25th year, the Independence Christmas Walk celebrated the holiday season on Saturday. RCN’s Patricia A. Scheyer produced these photos.
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Independence: Large Development Grows; Mayoral Position Could See Salary Increase
Following the addition of land, the developers of the planned Downs of Nicholson in Independence are adding more residential homes and a gym. The project was first announced earlier this year. The $22 million development is expected to include a micro-brewery and tap room, a drive-through restaurant, a sit-down restaurant, and 85 two- and three-bedroom patio […]
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NKY Residents to Compete on Sunday’s Episode of “Supermarket Sweep”
Two people from Northern Kentucky will appear on Sunday’s episode of Supermarket Sweep on ABC (WCPO/channel 9)/ The network announced that “Team Fruit Salad” includes Matthew Gillispie, of Union, and Rose Koehler, of Independence. They are one of six teams competing on Sunday’s episode of the series, a revival of the 1990s hit show in which pairs […]