A student from Independence attending Northern Kentucky University this fall was awarded a scholarship from the Coast Guard Foundation. Juliena Chadwell was among 167 students so honored by the foundation that awarded a total of $503,000 to the recipients. The Coast Guard Foundation Scholarships benefit the children of enlisted men and women who are […]
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Five NKY Places Listed as Most Affordable to Live, According to SmartAsset
A new study from the personal finance company SmartAsset determined the ten most affordable places to live in Kentucky, and five in Northern Kentucky made the list. SmartAsset analyzed local property tax data, homeowners’ insurance and home costs relative to income. Hebron was ranked third, with an average home sale closing cost of $2,281, an […]
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COVID-19 Testing Returns to Independence
Drive-through COVID-19 testing returns to Independence next week and continues through July. Governor Andy Beshear announced that the site is coming back to Summit View Academy at 5006 Madison Pike in Independence. Appointments are available Tuesday through Thursday for the next three weeks. Testing is free and open to any Kentucky resident by appointment. […]
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Two NKY Residents Indicted in Hamilton County After Cincinnati Protests
Fourteen people, including two from Northern Kentucky, were indicted on felony charges Thursday in Hamilton County following civil unrest in Cincinnati from May 30 through June 3. “I hope the message is clear after today’s indictments: You have every right to protest peacefully, and I will defend your right to do so every day. You […]
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Photos: Politicians, Civic Groups Flock to July 4 Parade in Independence
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted just about every part of society, but in an election year, it’s been particularly tough for politicians to meet voters up close and in person, and to perform the retail politics opportunities that most campaign seasons provide. Parades and festivals have mostly been canceled, and if they have gone on, […]
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COVID-19 Drive-Through Testing Site to Return to Independence
A COVID-19 drive-through testing site is returning to Independence, and is open to any Kentucky resident. Like a previous testing operation, the new site will be at Summit View Academy (5006 Madison Pike, Independence). It opens Tuesday and runs through Thursday, from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. each day. Testing is conducted by appointment. Testing […]
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Kenton Sheriff’s Office Reopening at Independence Courthouse
The Kenton County Sheriff’s Office announced that it is reopening its Independence office on Wednesday, July 1. The office is located at the historic Kenton County Courthouse at 5272 Madison Pike. The sheriff’s office performs vehicle inspections, issues carry-concealed deadly weapons permits, and offers tax-related services. -Staff report Photo: Independence courthouse (RCN file)
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Independence Moving Forward with July 4 Parade, Fireworks
Independence Day will be celebrated with a parade and fireworks in Independence. Though many other local communities have canceled summer parades, such as those in honor of Memorial Day and July 4, Independence decided only to cancel its annual Independence Day festival in Memorial Park. This year’s parade, schedule for July 4 at 11 a.m., […]
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Independence Man Sentenced to 16 Years for Child Pornography
An Independence man was sentenced to sixteen years in prison by U.S. District Judge David Bunning on Tuesday. Michael Clark, 49, was convicted of distributing child pornography in September of last year. According to evidence presented at trial, Clark distributed the pornography on five different occasions to a law enforcement officers using a peer-to-peer file-sharing […]
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Circuit Clerk’s Office in Independence to Reopen Monday with Restrictions
The Kenton County Driver’s License office will reopen on Monday, Kenton County Circuit Court Clerk John C. Middleton announced. The opening only involves the Independence location, and not the Covington one. The announcement followed an order from Governor Andy Beshear and Kentucky Supreme Court Chief Justice John Minton to reopen the offices, which had been […]
