Kenton County Parks & Recreation, in cooperation with Kenton County Public Library, has announced its “Letters to Santa, Letters from Santa” program that will begin on Monday, November 2. The event is sponsored by Jude’s Custom Exhaust, Auto Repair & Towing in Independence. Through this program, children will be able to mail a letter to […]
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Man Indicted on Assault Charge for Allegedly Shaking Infant Son
The father of an infant was indicted by the Kenton County Grand Jury on Thursday for allegedly shaking the baby violently. Casey Radcliffe, 24, was arrested on October 3 by Independence Police, and now faces an indictment on the charge of first degree assault. Investigators believe that Radcliffe left the baby boy inside a crib […]
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Haunted Library Returns to Independence This Weekend
This weekend, the Kenton County Public Library’s William E. Durr branch, located at 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road in Independence, is having its 8th annual Haunted Library event. The event takes place on Saturday, October 24 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. and Sunday, October 25 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Working on the theme of Greek Mythology, this year the library […]
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Grand Opening of New Driver’s License Office in Independence Set for October 23
Kenton Circuit Clerk (KCC) John C. Middleton has announced the opening of a new driver’s license location with a Grand Opening for Life celebration. The new location is at 1655 Delaware Crossing in Independence. This location brings the Kenton Circuit Clerk’s driver’s license office back together with the Kentucky State Police (KSP) driver’s testing facility, […]
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Independence Honors SWAT Team That Responded to Domestic Hostage Situation
The City of Independence honored the SWAT team at its regularly-scheduled city council meeting on Monday night after it diffused a dangerous standoff situation in late August in Independence. Mayor Chris Reinersman presented the SWAT team, which serves Kenton and Campbell Counties, with a proclamation to thank and honor its members for protecting the citizens in a […]
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Used Book Sale Starts Sunday at Kenton Co. Library
The Friends of KCPL will be selling nearly new and gently used books, movies, and music at prices $4 or less starting Sunday, September 27 through Saturday, October 3. Proceeds from sale are used to support library programs and services. The sale will be held at the William E. Durr Branch Library, located at 1992 Walton-Nicholson […]
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Emergency Road Funds Awarded to Independence, Campbell Co.
Two projects in Northern Kentucky received emergency road aid funding from the Commonwealth of Kentucky on Wednesday. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced $122,800 for a drainage structure on Upper Tug Fork Road (CS 1027) located near Reitman Road over Tug Creek. The repairs in the unincorporated area of Campbell County are designed to improve safety […]
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As School Changes, Coach Hopes to Bring Winning Ways to Summit View
Change has arrived at Summit View Academy, the combined elementary and middle school in Independence. Academically, the school will emphasize science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) beginning this year. Also new this year is Head Football Coach Bill McLeid, who hopes to end years of losing seasons. McLeid was a staff member at the […]
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In Effort to Streamline Services, Kenton Co. Has New Driver’s License & Test Location
The days of teenagers either eagerly anticipating or dreading a trip to Erlanger for a short drive with a Kentucky State Trooper as a passenger – are over. There is now a new driver’s testing center for Kenton County residents, inside the former Kroger store in Independence (which is next to the newer, larger grocery […]
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NKY High School Football Spotlight: Simon Kenton
Simon Kenton football has put together back-to-back quality seasons where they were able to reach the Class 6A quarterfinals in each year, but a state championship game appearance has proven elusive for the Pioneers. This year, the schedule is a doozy with Highlands, Dixie, Bryan Station and Christian Academy slated for the regular season. “I […]