Campbell County’s public water system has grown by more than six miles, connecting 91 new households and boosting access above the state average. The $5.5 million Subdistrict HB Water Main Extension Project installed over 6.5 miles of new water mains, connecting 91 additional households to the Northern Kentucky Water District’s public water system. Construction […]
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‘We’re big enough to absorb the risk’ Campbell County moves to self-funded health insurance
What you need to know Campbell County is moving to self-fund its health insurance for fiscal court and detention center employees. For an entity to self-fund its benefits and health insurance means the organization takes on the responsibility and financial risk of paying for its employees’ health claims directly, rather than paying a third-party insurance […]
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Campbell County to buy land in Alexandria for new public safety complex
The Campbell County Fiscal Court is purchasing two parcels of land in Alexandria for its new public safety complex. After meeting in a closed session on Sept. 3, the fiscal court voted in a regular session to purchase the property at 1114 Racetrack Road in Alexandria for the appraised value of $1,333,333. The new safety […]
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Campbell County awards over $180K in conservation support
From backyard gardens to family farms, Campbell County residents are taking conservation into their own hands—and getting help to do it. Campbell County Conservation District members presented to the Campbell County Fiscal Court on May 7 during soil and water conservation stewardship week. The district has promoted the sustainability of natural resources in the county […]
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He helped 2,500 inmates earn GEDs. Now he’s retiring
Campbell County recognized Gene Dobbs, a long-time teacher at the Campbell County Detention Center’s GED program, for 25 years of service. Dobbs retired from the Sycamore Community School District as a junior high math teacher in 1998. At that time, the Campbell County Detention Center had just lost its GED instructor, and Dobbs was asked […]
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Campbell County declares state of emergency amid widespread floods
Following several days of severe weather that brought heavy rain, strong winds, mudslides and widespread flooding, Campbell County Judge/Executive Steve Pendery has declared a local state of emergency to speed up recovery efforts. The declaration allows Campbell County to mobilize its emergency response teams and infrastructure resources fully. It authorizes emergency spending, temporary workers, equipment […]
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Campbell County Fire District 1 to merge with Campbell Fire/Rescue District
The Campbell County Fire District 1 area is being annexed and will be taken over by the Campbell Fire/Rescue District. A joint petition on behalf of both districts was filed in the Campbell County Clerk’s Office on Feb. 28. On March 19, the Campbell County Fiscal Court held a hearing for public feedback. There were […]
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Campbell County Police Department welcomes new officer
Robert Sewell was sworn in as a new police officer for the Campbell County Police Department on Jan. 8.
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These 10 regional companies are celebrating corporate anniversaries in 2024
BE NKY Growth Partnership honored ten regional companies for their corporate anniversaries in 2024, recognizing their contributions to the Northern Kentucky community and their commitment to making the region a great place to live, work, and play.
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BE NKY Growth Partnership welcomes three new board members
BE NKY Growth Partnership, Northern Kentucky’s economic development corporation, has added three new community leaders to its board of directors. BE NKY is governed by a 23-member board of directors comprised of business and community leaders who are unpaid volunteers. “I am thrilled to welcome Cady, Julie, and Brian to the board and for Carey to continue […]
