The new Publix locations slated to open in both Florence and Independence will host two in-person interviewing and hiring events for jobseekers this weekend and later this month. The stores are looking to hire roughly 140 positions each. Both part-time and full-time positions are available in all of the stores’ departments. Both events will take […]
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Independence to host town hall on Flock cameras
The Independence City Council will host a public town hall on Monday, Aug. 17 to discuss the city’s use of Flock Safety devices. The meeting will be open to all city residents and is designed to gather public feedback on the use of the technology by Independence PD, which was among the first departments in […]
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Independence enacts new parking regulations
The Independence City Council unanimously voted to enact new parking regulations Monday night, concluding a process of regulation change that began in November. Conversations about parking regulations began last year after a city resident, Dan Burgey, brought his concerns to the city council. Burgey is a volunteer with the Independence Citizens’ Police Academy Alumni Association […]
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Independence strikes down zoning for 336-unit development
What you need to know Independence is not getting a 336-unit mixed-use development. The Independence City Council voted to strike down zoning requests for the project in a 4-to-2 vote Monday night. Council Members Greg Waite and Tom Brinker were the only council members to vote against the denial. “We’re disappointed…,” said Kate Brandy, VP […]
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Independence to vote on 336 apartments, space for 10 businesses, more in NKY gov
This week in NKY government meetings, a proposed development could bring 336 apartments and 10 businesses to roughly 40 acres in Independence. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. What happened in NKY government last week? Newport explores new historic […]
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Goodwill breaks ground on new facility in Independence
What you need to know Goodwill broke ground on a new facility in Independence on Thursday. Once complete, the new store will replace the current facility on Taylor Mill Road. “Our little store where we are now is doing great,” said Steve McCann, an Independence resident and the manager of the current store. “We’re one […]
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Independence to buy vacant lot to realign road using county grant
The Independence City Council voted Monday to purchase a vacant lot at the intersection of Cox Road and Taylor Mill Road with the hopes of realigning the road to make it safer. The city plans to use money it obtained from the Kenton County Community Redevelopment Fund to complete the project, and there are no […]
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336-unit development project reaches Independence City Council
What you need to know Zoning changes for a proposed development off KY-17 that would include 10 businesses and 336 apartment units went through a first reading before Independence City Council Monday, setting it up for final approval next month. “We’re looking forward to getting it into the next meeting,” said Mike Doty, vice president […]
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Independence enacts stricter penalties against non-compliant solicitors
The Independence City Council voted to enact stricter penalties against non-compliant door-to-door salespeople Monday night. The vote was unanimous among the council members present; Council Member Matt Fehler did not attend the meeting. Specifically, non-compliant solicitors who violate city ordinance more than once now risk arrest, a misdemeanor charge, fines of up to $500 and […]
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Newport Police to host Flock camera town hall, more in NKY gov
This week in NKY government meetings, the Newport Police Department is hosting a town hall to answer questions about Flock cameras. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. What happened last week in NKY government? Arlinghaus Builders proposes 182-home […]
