NOTICE TO BOONE COUNTY TAXPAYERS

The Kentucky League of Cities, a regional nonprofit and insurance provider that advocates for the financial interest of cities in the commonwealth, has awarded the city of Fort Mitchell in Kenton County one of its Work Compensation Safety Grants, according to a recent press release.

The grant is issued to member cities to help improve their safety infrastructure and reduce their insurance liability. The league has awarded more than “$6.3 million in liability and safety grants since 1999,” according to the release.

The Kentucky League of Cities awarded $2,886 to Fort Mitchell this year.

I, Justin Crigler, Boone County Clerk, pursuant to KRS 424.130, announce that the 2022 Delinquent Real Property Tax Bills (Certificates of Delinquency) will be published in the Link NKY on Friday, July 21, 2023. The list of Certificates of Delinquency is also available for public inspection during the hours of 8:30am – 4:30pm at the Boone County Clerk’s office located at 2950 East Washington Street Burlington, KY 41005. This list may also be inspected on the Boone County Clerk’s website at www.boone.countyclerk.us. The tax sale will be held on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, beginning at 7:30 am. All interested participants must register with the Boone County Clerk’s office starting Tuesday, August 8, 2023, and ending by the close of business on Tuesday, August 15, 2023. Please go to www.boone.countyclerk.us if you need additional information about the tax sale registration process and/or the required registration fees. Taxpayers can continue to pay their delinquent tax bills to the Boone County Clerk’s office any time prior to the tax sale. Please contact the County Clerk’s office prior to making payment as amounts listed in this ad are subject to change. Please Note: All payments MUST BE cash, certified funds, or credit cards after July 15, 2023. All payments must be received by the Boone County Clerk’s office prior to the tax sale date listed above. Payments received for bills that were sold during the tax sale, will be returned. Some delinquencies – although they have been advertised – will be excluded from the tax sale in accordance with the provisions of KRS 134.504(10)(b).

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Boone County Clerk’s office at 859-334-3624.

“These funds were a tremendous benefit to our city. We purchased work zone safety equipment to provide a safer environment for our employees and our citizens, as well as some additional equipment and safety training for city workers,” Fort Mitchell Mayor and Kentucky League of Cities Executive Board member Jude Hehman said in the release. “We appreciate KLC providing these grants to their members and serving as a partner to making our community safer for everyone.”

Street sweeping returns to Covington through Aug. 31

City street sweeping services returned to Covington on July 10, according to a recent announcement from the city.

“The ‘summer cleaning’ will run until Aug. 31, with each street ‘swept’ over a two-day period (one side of the street done each day). On-street parking on the affected side of the street is restricted on its assigned day, and cars that aren’t moved risk getting a ticket,” the announcement said.

Residents can plan ahead by visiting the city’s online schedule and entering their address to see when their streets are slated for sweeping. Signs will also be posted on the roads the business day before sweeping will occur.

Sweeping is scheduled to take place between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. each day, although Covington’s public works director said that it is often completed before lunchtime.

If you have questions, contact the Public Works Department at 859-292-2292.

Covington Skyline Chili to reopen; NKY restaurant group takes over ownership

About three months after announcing its closure, the Covington Skyline Chili at the corner of Third and Philadelphia streets will remain open as One Holland Group takes over ownership, the company announced on Facebook.

“And to add to the celebration …Skyline franchisee Gary Holland of the One Holland Group is taking ownership of the store to keep 3rd & Philly open,” read the post.

One Holland is a Taylor Mill-based restaurant group that owns and manages various Skyline Chili, LaRosa’s, First Watch, Dunkin’ Donuts and Roy Rogers franchises across the region.

In April, Skyline announced the location would be temporarily closing. At the time, Skyline VP of Marketing and Brand Engagement Sarah Sicking told WCPO the company was actively searching for a new location, one preferably with a drive-thru.

The building on the property features no drive-thru window, something many of the neighboring fast food restaurants have, including McDonalds, Taco Bell, Wendy’s, White Castle and rival Gold Star.

Built in 1970, the 32,000-square-foot building houses both Skyline and Riverfront Pizza & Sports Bar. The property was purchased by Westside Development Inc. in July 1971, according to Kenton County Property Valuation Administrator records.

Initially, the Skyline location captured lunchtime traffic from employees of the neighboring IRS Processing Center. The center employed approximately 4,000 people. It was demolished in 2022.

The announcement coincided with a ceremony for Wilma Mounce-Popp, an employee at the location who celebrated her 50year work anniversary. She began working at the location as a teenager in 1973.

“She has dedicated her career to serving people. In fact, many of our guests came to view her as a part of their family,” Skyline CEO Dick Williams said in a press release. “Her hard work, dedication and commit ment are great examples of customer care in any industry, especially in food service.”

Covington Mayor Joe Meyer issued a procla mation naming June 29 as “Ms. Wilma Day.” The proclamation stated that MouncePopp is “known for taking care of her cus tomers” and became “an integral part of the Skyline family and the fabric of Covington.”