Governor Steve Beshear today joined local and company officials to celebrate the opening of Balluff Inc.’s new U.S. headquarters building in Independence. Balluff, a world leader in sensor technology, expects to add 24 new jobs and invest $6 million as part of the expansion. “Balluff has found a successful home in northern Kentucky for more […]
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24 New Jobs, $6 Million Investment Expected as Company Opens New Independence Headquarters
Governor Steve Beshear today joined local and company officials to celebrate the opening of Balluff Inc.’s new U.S. headquarters building in Independence. Balluff, a world leader in sensor technology, expects to add 24 new jobs and invest $6 million as part of the expansion. “Balluff has found a successful home in northern Kentucky for more […]
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Kenton Conservation District Asks for Taxing Authority
The Kenton County Conservation District would became an independent taxing authority under a proposal pitched by member Marc Hult to the Kenton County Fiscal Court on Tuesday. The conservation district is a part of the county government responsible for carrying out a comprehensive program to protect soil, water, and other natural resources. It works closely […]
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Kenton Conservation District Asks for Taxing Authority
The Kenton County Conservation District would became an independent taxing authority under a proposal pitched by member Marc Hult to the Kenton County Fiscal Court on Tuesday. The conservation district is a part of the county government responsible for carrying out a comprehensive program to protect soil, water, and other natural resources. It works closely […]
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Photos: Greased Pig Chased at Kenton County Fair
The Kenton County Fair kicked off Monday night — and the Barnyard Olympics were a hit! No event was more… slippery, though, than the annual Greased Pig Chase. For you city slickers, these country folks grease up a pig and then release a group of competitors to chase the poor little guy. Once the pig […]
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Photos: Greased Pig Chased at Kenton County Fair
The Kenton County Fair kicked off Monday night — and the Barnyard Olympics were a hit! No event was more… slippery, though, than the annual Greased Pig Chase. For you city slickers, these country folks grease up a pig and then release a group of competitors to chase the poor little guy. Once the pig […]
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Kenton Co. Fair Begins Monday, Runs All Week
The Kenton County Fair is back. The Beef Show and Miss Teen Kenton County Pageant are the first orders of Monday evening starting at 5:30 and 6 p.m., respectively. Other events on Monday include the opening ceremony, the greased pig contest, wheelbarrow races, and the Miss Kenton County Pageant. On Tuesday, the Demolition Derby is […]
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Kenton Co. Fair Begins Monday, Runs All Week
The Kenton County Fair is back. The Beef Show and Miss Teen Kenton County Pageant are the first orders of Monday evening starting at 5:30 and 6 p.m., respectively. Other events on Monday include the opening ceremony, the greased pig contest, wheelbarrow races, and the Miss Kenton County Pageant. On Tuesday, the Demolition Derby is […]
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Independence Awarded Emergency Road Aid for Slide Repair
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced Tuesday that City of Independence will receive $34,800 in Municipal Road Aid emergency funds. The money will be used by the city for a slide repair project on Marshall Road (CS 1007). The road serves several residences in Independence. The repairs will make it safer for cars, school buses and […]
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Independence Awarded Emergency Road Aid for Slide Repair
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced Tuesday that City of Independence will receive $34,800 in Municipal Road Aid emergency funds. The money will be used by the city for a slide repair project on Marshall Road (CS 1007). The road serves several residences in Independence. The repairs will make it safer for cars, school buses and […]