Haley Parnell

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Former Sweet Tooth Candies building to become mixed-use space

2 days ago | linknky.com | Haley Parnell

Newport’s former iconic Sweet Tooth Candies building is undergoing a remodel to turn the space into commercial use with apartments. Sweet Tooth Candies was established in Newport in 1972, but announced it was starting its search for a new location in September 2024.
Student-created murals now on display at Newport on The Levee

3 days ago | linknky.com | Haley Parnell

What started as Miami University’s first-ever mural class has ended with towering panels of color on public display at Newport on The Levee. Last fall, 15 students at Miami University participated in the department of art’s first mural class. They created multiple works of art now on display at The Levee in the alley next to Brothers Bar & Grill.
Covington debates mayor pay as Crescent Springs preps budget

4 days ago | linknky.com | Haley Parnell

This week, in NKY local government meetings, Covington will hold a first reading on an ordinance regarding the transition of government to a mayor-council form, while Crescent Springs talks about the new fiscal year budget. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. What happened last week in government meetings?
Campbell County awards over $180K in conservation support

1 week ago | linknky.com | Haley Parnell

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 since 1945, when it was incepted by a citizens’ vote in response to the 1930s Dust Bowl.
He helped 2,500 inmates earn GEDs, now he’s retiring

1 week ago | linknky.com | Haley Parnell

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 to fill in temporarily. That temporary idea turned into 25 more years of teaching for Dobbs, now officially retiring.
Independence rejects proposal for local board of adjustment

1 week ago | linknky.com | Haley Parnell

Independence will not move forward with establishing an independent board of adjustment for the city. Independence Councilmember Greg Steffen proposed the change and was the only council member to vote yes. Steffen said he introduced the change because it would give the city local control rather than having a joint board through the county. “My main point, this is our city, we should make the decisions and not leave it to other cities to make them,” Steffen said.
Kenton County eyes $36M in school upgrades; Fort Wright weighs pay hikes for elected officials

1 week ago | linknky.com | Haley Parnell

This week, in NKY local government meetings, the Kenton County Board of education discusses renovations to four of its elementary schools, while Fort Wright considers pay increase for succeeding elected officials. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. What happened last week in government meetings?
Alexandria Kroger moves forward with zoning approval by council

1 week ago | linknky.com | Haley Parnell

Alexandria is one step closer to getting a Kroger Marketplace in the city. The store would be on the east side of US 27, with access coming from a proposed signal point that will align Commercial Circle with Sunset Drive to the west. It will be located on 31.65 acres and represents a $35 million investment from Kroger. Plans include a double-lane pharmacy drive-through and an 8,000-square-foot wine and spirits store.
Newport puts Monmouth Street in the spotlight with new website

2 weeks ago | linknky.com | Haley Parnell

With a new website and a business-of-the-month feature, Newport is doubling down on efforts to turn Monmouth Street into a magnet for visitors and business owners. Newport has created a new website and monthly business spotlight to attract more attention and increase foot traffic to Monmouth Street, a main thoroughfare in the city stretching from the Newport Shopping Center to the Newport on the Levee.
Cold Spring Council approves $35M Kroger Marketplace expansion

2 weeks ago | wcpo.com | Haley Parnell

COLD SPRING, Ky. — The Kroger expansion at Martha Layne Collins in Cold Spring is moving forward after approval from city council. The council held a second reading at a meeting on April 28, where the motion passed 4-1. The zone change was for 19.7 acres at 70 Martha Layne Collins Blvd., from a residential and shopping center zone to a mixed-use planned development zone that allows for a full tear-down and rebuild of the existing store in a Kroger Marketplace.