As the popularity of Entertainment Development Centers rises in the region, with cities like Bellevue, Dayton, and Covington offering them, Newport is considering a district of its own. If passed, the designated area of the city would be called the Newport Entertainment District or NED within defined boundaries along Monmouth Street from the intersection of […]
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Pelusos honored at last Newport meeting: ‘That’s the kind of impact that you have made’
Newport Commissioner Jerry Peluso and Newport Vice Mayor Frank Peluso announced earlier this year that they did not intend to seek reelection. The cousins have a combined 49 years in the Newport government. They were honored with proclamations by Newport Mayor Tom Guidugli at their last city commission meeting on Dec. 12 for their many […]
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Pelusos bid farewell to Newport City Commission
Peluso is a household name in Newport — one that is synonymous with the city’s government. Jerry and Frank Peluso have served a combined 49 years in public service positions for Newport; 2023 will be the first year since 1988 the Newport City Commission will not have a Peluso in its ranks. Jerry Peluso was […]
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Newport to update fireworks laws to encourage residents to ‘respect each other’
Before 2011, Kentuckians had to trek to bordering states to purchase fireworks because the Commonwealth historically outlawed the sale of fireworks. The Kentucky state legislature voted in 2011 to allow the sale and use of fireworks within the state. Individuals who sold fireworks were required to register with the state Fire Marshal. “As you recall […]
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Northern Kentucky Mayor Endorses McConnell Opponent
photo credit//MattBevin.com Louisville, KY – The Matt Bevin for Senate campaign announced the endorsement of Mayor Jerry Peluso of Newport, KY. “Small business is the backbone of our country and Matt Bevin, who owns many small businesses, understands how challenging it is to run one. As someone who knows firsthand about operating expenses such as […]