The Kenton County Public Library will offer lunch to local youth this summer. The library partnered with three local school districts in the effort, which is in its sixth year at the Erlanger branch, and fourth year at Covington and Independence branches. Funding for the program comes from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. No library […]
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Man Gets 35 Years for Carjacking, Receiving Stolen Property
A man who blamed his legal troubles on a meth addiction was sentenced to 35 years in prison this week after being convicted on charges of first degree robbery, receiving stolen property, and first degree persistent felony offender. Justin Bowlin, 37, said that he had been abusing drugs since he was 9 years old. More […]
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Independence Man Accused of Trying to Meet Underage Person for Sex
An Independence man was arrested on Wednesday, accused of truing to meet an underage person for sex. Taeylor Lee Enzweiler is charged with prohibited use of an electronic communications system to procure a minor/peace officer. The Kenton County Police, in a news release, said the arrest was the result of an Internet Crimes Against Children […]
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Autism Awareness Event Allows Kids to Read to Therapy Horses
In honor of Autism Awareness Month, two organizations are teaming up to host a reading party, where children can bring their favorite book and read it to a horse. On Saturday, Positive Solutions Group and Milestones, Inc. will host the event with therapy horses at Milestones’s home at 12372 Riggs Road in Independence. As […]
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Jury Convicts Man Who Claimed Meth Binge Left Him with No Memory of Crimes
A Kenton County jury recommended 35 years in prison for a five-time felon convicted of first degree robbery, receiving stolen property worth more than $500, and first degree persistent felony offender. Justin Raymond Bowlin, 37, was arrested by Kentucky State Police on January 12, 2017 in Henry County after leading a trooper on a […]
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L&M Busy Hands is Creative Place to Be
There’s nothing quite like making something out of nothing, according to Lisa Mansfield. “I love making a treasure out of scraps,” said the Independence crafter. Mansfield likes to surround herself with like-minded people and offer them the support they need to get their “treasures” to those seeking the perfect gift or piece for their home. […]
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In Independence, Giving First Cultivates Community
“There’s more to life than competing and living in the corporate world,” Lisa Davis told herself. So, she took a year sabbatical from her professional career and set out to make a difference in her community of 23 years, Independence. “Anyone who is really motivated and wants do something, especially in city there’s an openness […]
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Independence Gets Zoning Update, Approves Sidewalk Project Bid
Planning and Development Services (PDS) is working with several Kenton County communities on the Zoning for the 21st Century (Z21), an initiative to streamline zoning ordinances throughout the county. Significant progress has been made, according to Megan Bessey of PDS. Bessey gave an update on the three-phase initiative at last week’s Independence city council meeting. The […]
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Simon Kenton to Present “Witness for the Prosecution”
The drama club at Simon Kenton High School is set to open Agatha Christie’s Witness for the Prosecution. The show opens Thursday, Feb. 21 with additional performances on Friday, Feb. 22 and Saturday, Feb. 23, at 7 p.m. There will also be a 2 p.m. matinee performance on Saturday, Feb, 23. Tickets are sold […]
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Independence ACE Hardware Presents Check to Master Provisions
ACE Hardware in Independence presented a check for $3,000 to Master Provisions to help the organization in its fight against hunger in Northern Kentucky. Bill Winegardner, owner of the ACE location in Independence, presented the check at Master Provisions’ Florence facility. In October, the ACE store on Declaration Drive offered its customers the opportunity to […]
