Boone County is creating more jobs than it has housing for those workers, according to a newly released housing study. That’s according to the recently released Northern Kentucky Housing Data Study examining regional housing concerns. A Boone County Fiscal Court special caucus meeting served as the backdrop for the breakdown of the Northern Kentucky Housing […]
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NKY Health Department seeking bilingual interpreter
The Northern Kentucky Health Department is seeking a bilingual interpreter to assist with the agency’s expanding population of Spanish-speaking clients. The person who is hired will serve as a technician/interpreter (English/Spanish) at health clinics in Boone, Campbell, Grant and Kenton counties, in addition to aiding with administrative responsibilities, according to the job description. For more […]
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State officials urge NKY to pursue brownfield cleanups
State officials are encouraging the Northern Kentucky region to take advantage of millions of dollars available for brownfield cleanup, which could lead to economic redevelopment. A brownfield is a property, the expansion, redevelopment or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant or contaminant, according to […]
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Regional food programs feed thousands experiencing food insecurity in NKY
Nearly 18,000 seniors and families have been served meals in recent efforts to address food insecurity in Northern Kentucky, Northern Kentucky Area Development District officials said. A family experiencing food insecurity doesn’t have access to enough food — or healthy enough food — due to social and/or economic conditions, according to the United States Department […]
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Expanded program seeks to aid NKY grandparents, grandchildren
Florence resident Alisha Sanders has taken on the parenting role for two grandchildren. Now, she may be eligible for state resources to lend a hand. Established 17 years ago, the Kentucky Caregiver Program was designed to support grandparents of any age raising grandchildren who meet income and other guidelines, but prior budget cuts limited the program’s […]
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Smoking Ban Takes First Step
The draft of the smoke free ordinance was posted last night on the Kenton County website. While it is technically a Kenton County ordinance this is the draft that will likely be used by the Campbell County Commission as to gather public input. The various county commission meetings will be the first step in getting […]
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The Smoking Issue in Fort Thomas
Mark’s simple post on the Pub and some upcoming improvements turned into a referendum on smoking. Who knew that the comments section of his post from yesterday would be lit up with those interested in going non-smoking at Fort Thomas dining establishments. It is no secret that most in Fort Thomas would love to be […]