Cincinnati-based PRIME AE is the City of Union’s new engineering services provider. The recommendation of the engineering, architecture and construction management firm was presented during Monday’s regular city commission meeting. Last month, officials indicated a process was being developed for selecting new engineering services after the city commission voted to terminate city engineer Barry Burke’s […]
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Crescent Springs considers inclusive updates to Lou Hartfiel Memorial Park
Plans are underway to make Lou Hartfiel Memorial Park in Crescent Springs more inclusive. At Monday’s city council meeting, Crescent Springs Director of Public Works Tonya Miller presented the finalized plans and costs for the park renovations. After an anonymous donation and a grant, the city projects the cost of the playground remodel to be […]
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NKY Area Development District reflects on partnerships, service initiatives
Nurturing partnerships and assisting regional growth were key elements of the Northern Kentucky Area Development District’s annual meeting. Thursday’s session drew representatives from each of the counties the Northern Kentucky Area Development District serves – Boone, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Owen and Pendleton – to reflect upon achievements and focus on the mission of […]
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TANK offering voters free rides to the polls
Correction: A previous version of this article stated that TANK is offering free rides on Election Day. They are not. Free rides to the polls are only on early voting days. LINK apologizes for the error. The Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky is offering free rides to the polls on early voting days. Passengers voting […]
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Florence establishes veterans commission: ‘He felt there was more we could do’
The Florence City Council has established an advisory panel to provide input regarding veterans programs and related activities. Council member David Osborne initiated the Florence Veterans Commission concept, officials said during Tuesday’s special council meeting session. “Mr. Osborne served in the Army, very proud of his service and his community,” Florence Mayor Julie Aubuchon said […]
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NKY Health urges families to create fire escape plans
In conjunction with National Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 8 – 14) the Northern Kentucky Health Department is encouraging households to develop escape plans in the event of a fire. If a fire breaks out in a home, occupants could have less than two minutes to get out safely once the smoke alarm sounds, officials said. […]
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Count us in: Northern Kentucky’s unyielding quest to carve out a unique regional identity
This story originally appeared in the Sept. 29 edition of the Weekly LINK Reader. To see these stories first, subscribe here. Northern Kentucky wants an identity of its own. But how does a region forge a distinct identity and vision when it is considered part of a major metropolitan area of a city in an adjacent […]
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The Sunday Story Podcast: Count us in: NKY’s unyielding quest to carve out a unique regional identity
This story originally appeared in the Sept. 29 edition of the Weekly LINK Reader. To see these stories first, subscribe here. Listen below or read the full story here. Northern Kentucky wants an identity of its own. But how does a region forge a distinct identity and vision when it is considered part of a major […]
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Purchases made at Ohio McDonald’s restaurants will benefit NKY school sports
Twenty percent of all Ohio purchases made through the McDonald’s app on Oct. 6 will be donated to several high school sports programs throughout the Greater Cincinnati Region, including 11 schools in Northern Kentucky, listed below. Called the High School Sports Digital Fundraiser Day, the event was created by local Ohio franchise owners. All schools […]
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Report: NKY companies, population are growing
The Greater Cincinnati region is dealing with various economic and demographic challenges, such as a declining prime-working-age population and a struggling office market. Despite these challenges, the overall region continues to grow in population and economic development, according to the Cincinnati Regional Chamber of Commerce’s annual State of the Region report. “What stands out in […]
