The Blazing Bridles 4-H Horse Club earned 54 top-ten ribbons at the Kentucky 4-H State Horse Contest and 44 more at the state horse show. The horse contest was held in Lexington on June 17-18. Contest participants competed in horse judging, horse bowl, hippology exam and arts. The horse show was held in Louisville from […]
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South Kenton County residents unmoved by case for manufacturing
Reassurances and information from both Kenton County Fiscal Court members and county professionals did little to quell the suspicions of south Kenton County residents who packed the fiscal court chambers in Covington this week. “Let’s be honest, this initiative isn’t about readiness,” said resident Rhonda Shank. “It’s about paving over farmland. Land that feeds us, […]
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Flood advisory in effect until 11:30 p.m. Sunday
A flood advisory is in effect until 11:30 p.m. Sunday for Boone, Kenton and Campbell Counties, according to the National Weather Service. The advisory was issued around 8:30 p.m. following severe weather throughout the region, in which 0.5 to 1 inch of rain is reported to have fallen. Low lying areas and areas with poor […]
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Police arrest 13 after being met with ‘hostility’ during protest on Roebling
Multiple people were arrested along the Roebling Suspension Bridge Thursday evening after a peaceful vigil turned violent. The initial demonstration was in support of former Cincinnati Children’s chaplain Ayman Soliman before it escalated into a tense confrontation between protesters and police. Covington police said the arrests were made because protesters were blocking traffic and refused to comply […]
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Fort Wright may be getting a new park with creek access
Council member Margie Witt has an idea for establishing a park on Fort Wright public land surrounding a stretch of Banklick Creek, and at the July 16 council meeting, Witt was able to explain her vision. The land Witt referred to is located behind the TANK parking lot in Fort Wright. It includes around .67 […]
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Kenton County Animal Services to close on Mondays
Kenton County Animal Services will no longer be open to the public on Mondays, effective Aug. 1. This change will enable staff to dedicate additional time to deep cleaning and sanitation efforts, which the shelter said are crucial for maintaining a healthy and safe environment for the animals in their care. “Shelter life can be […]
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Fort Mitchell purchases land near General Ormsby Mitchell Park
The city of Fort Mitchell is set to buy a plot of land adjacent to General Ormsby Mitchell Park, which it hopes to use to expand the city’s greenspace. The city purchased the plot of land at 251 Grandview Drive from Richard and Marilyn Oehler, who recently approached Fort Mitchell city administration with an offer […]
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Second Spear Ridge Café opens as Downs of Nicholson progresses
One Holland Group CEO Gary Holland wanted his company’s signature real estate project, The Downs of Nicholson, to be the pinnacle of his hometown, Independence. Holland, an Independence native and Simon Kenton High School graduate, began his restaurant venture by opening the Independence Skyline Chili in 2000. Since then, One Holland, his namesake restaurant group, […]
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PHOTOS: Kenton County Fair Motocross
The Kenton County Fair Motocross was held on Saturday in Independence. Charles Bolton was there for photos. Here’s a gallery from the event:
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Kenton County secures $654K to replace aging Menefee Road Bridge
The dilapidated Menefee Road Bridge in rural, southern Kenton County is getting replaced thanks to a grant from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. The bridge, situated on Menefee Road, crosses the North Fork of Grassy Creek and provides direct access to Shady Lane. The bridge is currently in disrepair due to its age and lack of […]
