The National Council for Home Safety and Security released its list of the safest cities in Kentucky for 2018. The organization analyzed cities in the state with a population of 10,000 or higher, only. It found Fort Thomas to be Kentucky’s safest city and Independence to be the second-safest. FBI statistics related to violent crimes […]
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One Dead as Crash Closes Taylor Mill Road
One person died and the 10000 block of Taylor Mill Road in Independence was closed by a serious traffic crash Wednesday night. Peter Dance, 36, was driving southbound on Kentucky 16 when he lost control of his 2009 Hyundai Sonata and crossed in the northbound lane. That’s when he hit a 2015 Scion driven by […]
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Business Brief: Buck Named Equity Partner at LifePlan
A Northern Kentucky man was added as equity partner at LifePlan Financial Group, Inc. Christopher J. Buck, of Independence, joins Dan Hypes and Ty Phillippi as a stock holder in the firm. “(Buck) has been living the LifePlan philosophy with our clients for over two decades,” said Hypes, co-founder of LifePlan. “We are very excited about […]
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Independence ACE Hardware Presents Check to Master Provisions
IThe ACE Hardware store in Independence presented a check to Master Provisions, donating proceeds from a point-of-sale campaign during the month of October. ACE Hardware’s owner Bill Winegardner presented the check for $1,713 to Master Provisions president Roger Babik. “We’re excited to help Master Provisions in their mission to connect resources to needs,” said Winegardner. […]
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Independence Firefighters Host Benefit for Family Killed in Crash
A benefit is planned on Saturday for the family killed in a head-on crash on Staffordsburg Road in Kenton County. Independence Professional Firefighters Local 3945 is hosting the benefit for Rodney Pollitt, 26, Samantha Pollitt, 27, and their three children, Hailieann, 9, Brenden, 8, and Cailie, 6. All five were killed when a driver speeding […]
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Two Deadly Crashes in Northern Kentucky
A total of six people have died in two separate crashes this week in Northern Kentucky. Five people are now reported dead after a head-on collision on Staffordsburg Road in unincorporated Kenton County. Among the dead there are two adults and three children. A van and an SUV collided late Thursday afternoon. A sixth person […]
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Emotional Crisis Draws Large Police Presence to Kenton Co. Subdivision
Police and other emergency responders have descended on the Harvest Hill subdivision in Independence. Details are limited, but at least one witness, posting to Facebook, said that neighbors were told to stay inside and away from windows. Harvest Hill is located off Madison Pike in what is technically unincorporated Kenton County, according to the Planning […]
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Longtime Kenton County Resident Honored by City, Fiscal Court
September 17, 2017 will be known as Ellen Aleda Smallwood in the City of Independence. The 92-year old has lived in Independence for more than 60 years. She shared a home with her husband, who passed away in May 2015. Smallwood received a double-dose of honors this week, being recognized at Monday night’s Independence City […]
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After Fish Die in Banklick Creek, Reviews Underway
Mackey McNeill returned home from vacation and took her dogs for a walk around Red Sunflower Farm which she owns with her husband, Barry Schlimme. Though the walk through the wooded area along Banklick Creek was part of a routine, an unusual sight soon emerged. “I was faced with dead fish as far as I […]
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Photos: St. Cecilia Festival in Independence
Labor Day Weekend in Northern Kentucky means fun times at the St. Cecilia Festival in Independence. The River City News visited the fun on Monday. Photos by Patricia A. Scheyer, RCN contributor
