The Independence Splash Pad in Memorial Park will remain open for a bit longer than initially expected this year. Its final day of operation will be Sunday, Sept. 27, according to an announcement from Mayor Chris Reinersman Monday night. The splash pad itself is new, opening just this year. However, it opened later than expected, […]
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Independence residents will see slightly lower property tax rate
Independence enacted its new property tax rates Monday night. Although tangible property tax rates are not changing, real estate taxes will see a slight reduction. The proposed real estate property tax rate is $0.193 per $100 of property valuation. That’s a reduction from last year’s rate of $0.194 per $100 of property valuation. The tangible […]
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Check out Summit Drive in Latonia post ‘facelift’
Neighbors from around Latonia came out Sunday to plant flowers and other greenery on Summit Drive. Located on the edge of the Licking River opposite Frederick’s Landing, the street sports a grassy island down the center of the road. Some of the street’s residents, Rob Fischer and his daughter Mary Fischer, planted some flowers in […]
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Southgate Independent appoints board member and your school board roundup
Southgate Independent School District’s Board of Education voted last week to appoint a resident to a vacant board seat. During a Sept. 10 regular meeting, the board voted to appoint Keaton Thomas to fulfill the remaining term of board member William “BJ” Shockney, who resigned from the position in July. Southgate Superintendent Greg Duty said […]
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Incumbent city commissioner leaves Covington City Council race
Covington Commissioner James Toebbe has dropped out of the race for the city’s new six-member council, becoming the third candidate to withdraw. “This wasn’t an easy decision to make, but at the end of the day, I feel like it is the right decision for me and my family,” Toebbe wrote in his announcement. “Growing […]
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New Covington Community Conversation slated for next month
A partnership of local organizations will host a Covington Community Conversation later this fall. The event is a follow-up to similar events hosted earlier this year and will focus on selecting and developing a specific project in the city that will “improve people’s lives,” according to a press release from the organizers. “We are inviting […]
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What state funding means for your public school district and your tax bill
As Northern Kentucky school districts set local tax rates this year, a key consideration was how much they anticipated in state funding. Specifically, districts focus on the chunk of money they receive for their general fund, which comes from a formula called SEEK, which is directly linked to property tax values. This year, some districts […]
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Two NKY athletes nominated for Special Olympics World USA team
Two Northern Kentucky athletes have been nominated to represent the United States in next year’s Special Olympics World Games. The 2027 World Games will take place in Santiago, Chile. 26-year-old Maddie Brinkman of Union and 50-year-old Chris Revay of Fort Mitchell were both nominated to compete in the games. Both have competed in multiple events […]
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This Latonia street is getting a ‘facelift’
Summit Drive in Latonia will get a makeover from the neighborhood this weekend. Located on the edge of the Licking River opposite Frederick’s Landing, Summit Drive sports a grassy island down the center of the road. Some of the street’s residents, Rob Fischer and his daughter Mary Fischer, planted some flowers in the island this […]
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Erlanger’s annual Summer Sendoff returns this weekend
Erlanger’s annual Summer Sendoff event will return next week on Sept. 19. The event celebrates the end of the summer and will feature a 5K event in the morning, followed by festivities, live music and other activities in the evening. The 5K run/walk will take place at Silverlake Park from 8 to 10 a.m.; registration […]
