Boone County Water Rescue is a step closer to having greater access to the Ohio River. The Boone County Fiscal Court has agreed to purchase 3.8 acres of property at 4114-4134 River Road in Hebron from Heritage Bank for $485,000. “The county administration became aware in the last few weeks that a parcel of […]
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Boone County Water Rescue to recover old vehicles from Ohio River
Boone County Water Rescue will conduct dive operations on Sunday, Nov. 12, at the Petersburg Boat Ramp to recover several vehicles from the Ohio River. Set up will begin at approximately 9 a.m., and dive operations will commence around 10 a.m. Due to the vehicles’ condition and associated locations, Boone County Water Rescue said they […]
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Boone County seeks public input on Ohio River conservation projects
The Boone County Ohio River Initiative has launched a public survey examining efforts to identify and prioritize conservation projects along the river. The Boone County Ohio River Initiative is a group of partners led by the Boone County Conservation District and the Boone Conservancy to improve river access and highlight the county’s natural and cultural assets, […]
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No-wake zone/Ohio River closure times happening this weekend
A no-wake zone and a closure on the Ohio River will occur from Sunday to early Monday morning for Riverfest. The no-wake zone — when a boat must reduce its speed to the slowest it can travel while still maintaining the ability to steer and move forward — will be on the Ohio River from […]
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Closure taking place Sunday for Ohio River Swim
Over 150 people are expected to swim 900 meters across the Ohio River for the annual Ohio River Swim event on Sunday, Aug. 27. The river will be closed for the event Aug. 27 from 8 to 9:30 a.m. This will be between the Daniel Carter Beard (Big Mac) Bridge and the Taylor Southgate Bridge. […]
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Police identify body found in Ohio River
Covington Police announced Saturday that the body found floating in the river on the morning of Aug. 3 has been identified. “The victim found in the Ohio River Thursday is identified as James Wright, 56, of Cincinnati,” the department said in a Facebook post Saturday. “There are currently no signs of foul play. Our thoughts […]
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Ohio River Challenge: Paddling 250 miles to promote river recreation this week
On June 2, a team of paddlers is set to embark on the Ohio River Challenge, a 250-mile, 10-day expedition from Portsmouth, Ohio to Louisville. Retracing the route of past explorers, their expedition has a modern-day mission to forge partnerships that showcase the region’s natural beauty, cultural heritage, and opportunities for outdoor recreation. Along the […]
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New ‘Guide to the Ohio River Way’ released
Nonprofit Ohio River Way has released the 52-page publication “Guide to the Ohio River Way” to help readers dive into river recreation. The publication was written by people who love the outdoors, including recreation advocates, conservationists, and researchers. The goal was to help people find adventure, from paddling or boating on the river to cycling […]
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Officials say water in Boone County is safe to drink
Boone County Judge/Executive Gary Moore wanted to put tap water concerns to rest at a fiscal court meeting on Tuesday. Concern around water safety comes just weeks after a train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio where toxic chemicals were released into the air and eventually waterways. “While it’s a substantial distance to the north, the […]
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Ohio River water determined safe; intake valves reopened
The Northern Kentucky Water District announced that they reopened water intake valves along the Ohio River Monday afternoon. The water district shut down its intakes as a precautionary measure at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 19. This was ahead of any trace of chemicals passing downstream by the intake valves from the train derailment that […]