Fort Mitchell-based Drees Homes announced its expansion into Columbus, becoming the third market in Ohio for the Northern Kentucky homebuilder. According to a company news release, Columbus was an appealing market because of its nearly one million residents, a growing economy and a strong corporate presence from technology giants like Intel, Google, and Microsoft. “The […]
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Steuart Nutrition to establish headquarters in Erlanger
A Minnesota-based manufacturer plans to invest millions of dollars into a new production facility in Erlanger. Steuart Nutrition is a manufacturer and packaging provider for medium- to large-sized supplement and wellness brands. The company, which is based in Mabel, Minn., produces supplement brands that appear in nationwide retailers like Walmart, Target, Amazon, CVS and Walgreens, […]
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Campbell County Schools, TradesNKY launch manufacturing initiative
TradesNKY and Campbell County Schools are expanding the hands-on career pathways for PK-12 students with the development of a regional manufacturing pathway known as MAKE. This partnership links classroom learning with real workforce opportunities, guiding students from elementary school through exploration in middle school and hands-on experience, credentialing and technical training in high school, ultimately […]
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Planning Commission supports Edgewood zoning revisions
The Kenton County Planning Commission approved a recommendation to revise Edgewood’s zoning ordinances this week. The revisions will now return to the Edgewood City Council for two public readings and a vote. The proposal aims to refine and streamline the city’s zoning regulations to better align with the county’s broader comprehensive planning. Kenton County Planning […]
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Longtime Kenton County Library director announces retirement
After nearly forty years at the Kenton County Public Library, Dave Schroeder has announced his impending retirement. Schroeder’s career with the Kenton County Library spanned two separate periods: first from 1986 to 1996, and then from 2000 to the present. In 2007, Schroeder was appointed as the library system’s executive director, a position he still […]
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Covington to add temporary parking during 4th St. Bridge closure
The Covington Motor Vehicle Parking Authority will provide additional temporary parking spaces during the 4th Street Bridge closure, specifically along the south side of East 4th Street between Garrard Street and Legacy Way. The bridge connected Newport and Covington over the Licking River. It was demolished in early March. “With the bridge closure, this created a good […]
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The LINK nky Educator of the Week: Allison Donaldson
The votes are in, and this week’s LINK nky Educator of the Week is Allison Donaldson, a first-grade teacher at John W. Reiley Elementary School. Donaldson was nominated by Joey Cucchiara because she “truly embodies everything you hope for in an elementary educator.” “She is incredibly thoughtful, kind, and patient, and it shows in everything […]
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Vote for the LINK nky Educator of the Week
At LINK nky, we believe that educators – whether they are teachers or principals, tutors or superintendents – are at the heart of our community’s success. The Educator of the Week contest is our way of recognizing and celebrating the incredible educators who go above and beyond for Northern Kentucky students every day. By highlighting their dedication, […]
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Diamond Debbie’s in Newport condemned, ordered to close
The City of Newport has ordered Diamond Debbie’s, a sports bar on Patterson Street, to close and the business to vacate “after determining the property to be a nuisance and a threat to public safety,” according to a city announcement released March 27. “This action follows a sustained pattern of problematic activity associated with the […]
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Photos: No Kings protests in NKY
Nationwide protests against President Donald Trump and the policies of the Trump administration occurred on Saturday, March 28, and Northern Kentucky was no exception. There were two demonstrations in the region, one near the Roebling Bridge in Covington and another along Mall Road in Florence. The Florence demonstration was organized by the Northern Kentucky branch […]
