LINK Kenton Reader - Volume 3, Issue 27- May 30, 2025
Project to replace water mains, lead lines in Newport
By Nathan Granger
Amassive water main replacement project will begin in Newport later this summer.
“This is the largest water main replacement project that we have done in the city of Newport ever,” Lindsey Rechtin, president and CEO of the Northern Kentucky Water District, told the Newport Board of Commissioners.
The roughly $11.7 million project will replace over five miles of water mains in the city and see the replacement of up to 495 lead service lines. About $8.5 million of the cost will come from grants and loans with forgivable principal issued through both the Campbell County Fiscal Court and the federal government.
The work will be split into four phases, and it is projected to take just under two and a half years to complete. The water district already has started contacting affected property owners that would be affected by the project’s first two phases. The Kentucky Public Service Commission already has ap-
Growth organizations invest in region’s workforce
By Kenton Hornbeck
Three Northern Kentucky economic development organizations are investing a combined $860,000 in three regional education nonprofits.
BE NKY Growth Partnership, EducateNKY and the Spirit of Construction committed varying amounts to strengthen the local workforce and expand access to career development programs. BE NKY CEO Lee Crume announced the investments May 20 during the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce’s monthly Eggs ‘N Issues breakfast.
Representatives from the three Greater Cincinnati nonprofits – Adopt A Class, TradesNKY and Learning Grove – spoke at the event on the importance of community
investment in career development initiatives.
“There were people that told us absolutely, do not get involved here – do not get involved. You cannot move the needle,” Crume said. “We think, if you help, we can move the needle. We’re starting that today.”
BE NKY is NKY’s primary economic development organization, providing existing businesses with expertise and recruiting new companies to the region. EducateNKY is a nonprofit focused on improving education outcomes in the region. The Spirit of Construction is a nonprofit that aims to increase awareness and create opportunities for the region’s construction industry.
Cincinnati-based Adopt A Class connects businesses and civic groups to underserved communities through mentorship
programs to kindergarten through eighth grade students. It will receive $100,000 donations each from BE NKY and EducateNKY to help expand its services in Northern Kentucky.
TradesNKY, a nonprofit that promotes skilled trades education, will receive $420,000 over fiscal years 2025 and 2026 – $220,000 from BE NKY and $200,000 from the Spirit of Construction Foundation. TradesNKY now operates in Campbell County. The investment will allow it to expand into other Northern Kentucky communities.
Learning Grove’s NaviGo College and Career Prep, a nonprofit program that helps schools, students in grades nine through 12, and parents navigate college and career planning, received $240,000, with match-
proved those phases, and they are expected to begin in about a month.
The project dates to 2010, when the water district and the city’s fire department began coordinating on developing a list of projects that might be eligible for grant funding.
The service line replacements will be made of K-type copper. Contractors will replace the old lead pipes using a cable-pull method, by which a cable is inserted into the old infrastructure and then attached to copper replacement coil. An excavator then pulls the cable and pipes through the established channel, extricating the old pipe before connecting the new pipe to the water main.
Customers can opt out of the work if they like, but lead pipe replacement on private property is usually the responsibility of the property owner rather than the water district. As such, both Newport commissioners and representatives from the district encouraged residents to take up the offer if contacted.
Coiled copper pipes will be used to replace up to 495 lead water service lines in Newport. Photo by Ra Dragon | Unsplash
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“People should be aware that it’s quite a big deal for Northern Kentucky Water District to pay for this,” said Newport Commissioner Ken Rechtin.
The water district’s vice president of engineering and distribution, Richard Harrison, said a typical lead service line replacement can cost a property owner as much as $10,000. District representatives said they had secured about 20 affirmative agreements from property owners thus far.
The district asked the city for help in communicating with affected residents about the project. It has already sent letters, conducted door-knocking campaigns, made phone calls to affected residents and pitched the idea of possibly holding town halls at the city building.
Harrison said the affected properties were chosen due to their age.
“These lines are 80 to 120 years old, and they have buildup,” Harrison said. “So, these were selected because they have very low flow. They’re in poor condition. They have incidents of breaks.”
Contractors will use trenchless methods whenever possible and will provide all labor, equipment and materials, including
reinstalling indoor electrical grounding if necessary.
Property owners that agree to have their lines replaced must make their properties accessible to workers by removing obstacles, furniture, paneling, stored items and so on. The water district otherwise will not be liable for damage to obstacles. The amount of time the work takes will vary from property to property.
There is a two-year repair warranty after the work is complete, but customers are responsible for maintaining the new pipes
after the warranty expires.
“It was very important to make sure that we included extra time to provide comfort in making sure that the contractor will come back to fix anything that is damaged,” Harrison said, “whether it’s sealing or any of the concrete work that has to be done.”
The water district will continue to contact affected property owners as the project progresses. District representatives are encouraged to report their service line materials to the district so that it can update its service inventory.
Details of the four phases of the water main replacement project. Provided | Northern Kentucky Water District.
The investments came in response to regional population and labor force trends. In March 2024, Northern Kentucky University’s Haile College of Business published a study that found that, despite the region’s projected population growth of 58,000 people between 2020 and 2050, the labor force’s working-age population – ages 16 to 64 – is expected to grow by only 8,450.
“That’s not a great number if you’re talking about growing the economy, and that’s what we really want to do,” Crume said.
Crume and other Northern Kentucky lead-
ers are hoping to “skill up” the region’s workforce to offset this trend. That means investing in trade education, improving and expanding workers’ skills, and reengaging sidelined workers to increase both the quantity and quality of region’s workforce.
TradesNKY CEO Phil Griffin said his organization is focused on creating pathways for students.
“One of our goals is to make sure that every student finds a pathway, something that they can commit to, something that’s going to help them along that journey, something that’s going to give them that first step,” he said. “That’s why we have focused on building pathways.”
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Hanging at CHAD, where art meets imagination
By Kenton Hornbeck
Chad Turner always wanted to create a space for both kids and adults to enjoy.
After a 15-year teaching career, Turner founded the Creative House of Art and Design – CHAD for short – in 2020, at 609 Main St. in Covington’s Mainstrasse Village. Upon entering, customers are greeted with vast displays of art supplies and original works featuring recognizable pop culture characters lining the walls.
“I made it a place I’d want to be as a kid and an adult,” Turner told LINK nky. “Think of a place you never had in childhood. I wanted to make that. It’s creative and family-oriented.”
Turner and his co-workers have curated a colorful and inviting environment for hosting various art classes. Classes at CHAD typically cost around $40. Every Thursday, the studio hosts kids’ art classes that teach art fundamentals, painting and other skills.
he just makes everybody smile,” Ward said. “He puts the weight of these kids on his shoulders sometimes when they’re really upset about things.”
To engage the kids, Turner incorporates their favorite subject matter, such as Pokémon, Fortnite and anime, into lesson plans. This includes using characters as a prelude to teach kids about more advanced subjects like anatomy, artistic framing and game design. Pulling from his teaching experience, Turner said it’s much easier to teach children if they’re interested in what they’re learning about.
“If a kid does not enjoy the subject matter, they’re not going to want to learn,” he said. “We’ve taken a Pokémon and broken it down. We design its skeleton. We design the muscles that go over it. If you flip the pages and stuff, you can see it. So the kids think they’re destroying Pokémon, but they don’t realize, ‘Wait a minute, I learned anatomy.’”
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CHAD also holds weeklong, themed summer camps based on popular media like video games, anime and comic books. Turner said the camps are some of the biggest hits with kids and parents, with CHAD already selling out every available spot for 2025 – a first since he started the business.
Turner’s primary focus is on making CHAD a safe space for kids and their parents to unleash their creative potential. Inclusivity is a core principle at CHAD, with Turner encouraging every child that walks through the door to be their authentic selves.
Jennifer Ward, a CHAD employee, said Turner goes out of his way to foster a positive environment for the kids.
“Even when he’s not having a great day,
Turner said engaging lesson plans are critical in the era of iPads. He sets ground rules for kids who bring their smart devices. He does not outright ban them; instead, he encourages the kids to use them as a resource to enhance their learning experience. Sometimes this includes lessons in programs like Adobe Photoshop or Procreate.
“How can we use our iPad as a resource in the classroom so we can draw from it?” Turner said.
Parents also have an opportunity to have fun at CHAD, albeit in a different way. The space features a bar in the back, with a turf-covered back patio where adults can unwind while their children are inside.
Looking ahead, Turner said he’s looking to expand the business, but his primary focus will always be helping kids. “We take over the world one pair of earrings and art class at a time.”
Christina Jones, from left, Chad Turner and Jennifer Ward are staff members at the Creative House for Art and Design in Covington. Photo by Kenton Hornbeck | LINK nky
BE NKY CEO Lee Crume, from left, Adopt a Class Executive Director Angela Easton, TradesNKY CEO Phil Griffin, Fort Thomas Independent Schools Assistant Superintendent Keith Faust and Navigo Senior Director Dr. Kathy Burkhart were among the region’s leaders discussing the importance of workforce development at the May 20 Eggs ‘N Issues. Photo by Kenton Hornbeck | LINK nky
By Nathan Granger
Opposition to site readiness initiative continues
utcry against more industrial development in the southern end of Kenton County continued at the May 13 meeting of the Kenton County Fiscal Court.
“We are not going away,” said resident Rhonda Shank. She encouraged the fiscal court members to “keep southern Kenton County rural.”
Shank was one of four speakers who came out to oppose what the county is calling its site readiness initiative in two areas in the southern part of the county. This was not the first time people have spoken out: Residents spoke in opposition in March to the fiscal court, in February to the Kenton County Planning Commission and at two public meetings, also in February.
The site readiness initiative, a joint venture of the fiscal court, Northern Kentucky Port Authority and Kenton County Planning and Development Services, aims to catalog available land in the county that’s ideal for industrial development. The initiative is in a very early phase and establishes guidelines for county officials to assess the amount of developable industrial space in the county’s comparatively rural south.
The initiative located two focus areas in the southwest end of the county. Both are relatively flat and undeveloped. They also have access to multimodal freight infrastructure thanks to their proximity to I-71/75, CSX railway and the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport.
Focus Area 1 is in the county’s southwest, close to the Boone County line, U.S. 25, Ky. 536 and a CSX railway. The area covers 2,180 acres, with buildings potentially covering approximately 22.38% of the land.
Focus Area 2 is in the west-central part of the county’s southern end, along the border with Boone and Grant counties. It has direct access to U.S. 25. The southern portion of the area provides the best area for long-term industrial development.
The details of the land use within the focus areas have changed several times.
Kimberly Clayton Code, another county resident, called attention to a presentation given in February at a public meeting at Piner Elementary School. She argued that figures about purported support for industrial development among county residents were misleading as the 2016 survey question that gathered the information didn’t allow for people to say they were opposed to industrial development outright. She was also worried about the prospect of eminent domain being used to seize private property.
Judge-Executive Kris Knochelmann has stated several times that the county would not use eminent domain in developing land in the focus areas. He could not, however, speak for state authorities, and Clayton-Code wanted the court to know that residents were “concerned about eminent domain from utility companies, the Transportation Cabinet or any other government sector.”
She called upon the fiscal court to pass a resolution opposing aiding other government sectors or utility providers in using eminent domain for developmental purposes and to retract its statements related to the survey.
She concluded by calling for another resolution “that pauses the SRI with a specific designated timeline to reflect the statements in the letter issued by Judge Knochelmann on March 10.“
Two other speakers expressed similar sentiments. The fiscal court did not pass any resolutions related to the site readiness plan.
Still, the commissioners took a few moments at the end of the meeting to respond to the public comments. Both Joe Nienaber Jr. and Jon Draud (Commissioner Beth Sewell did not attend the meeting) were complimentary of residents’ willingness to
participate in the process, even if it meant exposing themselves to criticism.
“These are emotional issues,…” said Nienaber. “I assure you that what we’re doing, from our perspective, is studying. Ultimately, property owners control their own property rights and their own property decisions.”
“I had a farm,” Draud said. “I certainly would not want any industry next to it.” He added that the initiative was in its early stages.
“We can understand how you’re concerned about it,” Draud continued. “I know the judge and all of us are sensitive about that issue. It’s not predetermined that that’s going to happen.”
“This is an ongoing process that continues,” said Knochelmann, encouraging people to stay up to date on various announcements related to the initiative.
The historic Kenton County Courthouse in Independence. The county fiscal court heard residents’ comments May 13 about designating development areas in the southern part of the county. Provided | Kenton County
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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, in a May 30, 2025, Application, Kentucky Utilities Company (“KU”) is seeking approval by the Kentucky Public Service Commission of an adjustment of its electric rates and charges to become effective on and after July 1, 2025.
KU is proposing to add an optional program called Pre-Pay. This program will give residential customers with AMI meters the option of moving from traditional post-paid service to a deposit-free pre-paid service.
KU is proposing to expand the Terms and Conditions rules for Deposits. This expansion looks to provide clarity to the business processes surrounding deposits and makes deposits mandatory for customers taking service under TODS, TODP, RTS, FLS and EHLF.
KU is proposing to modify the Terms and Conditions related to Billing by making paperless billing the default option for new customers and for those whom the Company has an email address.
KU is proposing a new tariff in its Terms and Conditions for Rules for Transmission-Level Retail Electric Service Studies and Related Implementation Costs. This will apply to any proposed retail electric service requiring KU to submit a Transmission Service Request to its Independent Transmission Organization.
KU is proposing new terms and conditions for Net Metering Service Interconnection Guidelines.
KU is proposing the following revisions to other charges in the tariff:
KU is also proposing changes to the rates for other customer classes. These customer classes and their associated annual revenue changes are listed in the tables shown below. KU is also proposing to change the text of some of its rate schedules and other tariff provisions. KU’s proposed rates reflect a proposed annual increase in electric revenues of approximately 11.5%.
The estimated amount of the annual change and the average monthly bill to which the proposed electric rates will apply for each electric customer class are as follows:
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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, in a May 30, 2025, Application, Kentucky Utilities Company (“KU”) is seeking approval by the Kentucky Public Service Commission of an adjustment of its electric rates and charges to become effective on and after July 1, 2025.
KU CURRENT AND PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC RATES
Residential Service – Rate RS Current Proposed Basic Service Charge per Day: $ 0.53 $0.64
an Energy Charge per kWh:
$ 0.06880 $0.08034
$ 0.03653 $0.03863
$ 0.10533 $0.11897
Residential Time-of-Day Energy Service - Rate RTOD-Energy Current Proposed
Basic Service Charge per Day: $ 0.53 $0.64
Plus an Energy Charge per kWh: Off-Peak Hours (Infrastructure): $ 0.03560 $0.04152
KU is proposing to expand the number of customers limit of GTOD-E and GTOD-D customers to a maximum of 500 customers combined.
Residential Time-of-Day Demand Service - Rate RTOD-Demand Current Proposed Basic Service Charge per Day: $ 0.53 $0.64
KU is proposing to migrate all PS customers from a maximum load charge per kW to kVA. In addition, KU is proposing to transition all PS customers from a seasonal maximum load charge to a time-differentiated 3-tier maximum load charge, similar to the TODS, TODP, and RTS rate schedules. New PS service initiated on or after January 1, 2026 will be required to enter into a contract for an initial term of one year.
KU is proposing a new rate schedule titled Extremely High Load Factor Service. This rate schedule will be for customers contracting for capacity greater than 100 MVA and an average monthly load factor above 85%.
KU is proposing to split its wireline pole attachment charge into two charges, a two-user wireline pole attachment charge and a three-user wireline pole attachment charge.
KU is proposing to add an adjustment clause called Renewable Power Purchase Agreement. This adjustment clause will recover the cost of renewable generation power purchase agreements approved by the Commission.
SQF/LQF Solar: Fixed Tilt; Distribution; 2-Year PPA; Energy $30.73 $33.05
SQF/LQF Solar: Fixed Tilt; Distribution; 7-Year PPA; Energy
SQF/LQF Solar: Fixed Tilt; Transmission; 2-Year PPA; Energy $29.33 $31.55
SQF/LQF Solar: Fixed Tilt; Transmission; 7-Year PPA; Energy $31.09 $36.84
SQF/LQF Wind; Distribution; 2-Year PPA; Energy $29.27 $32.07
SQF/LQF Wind; Distribution; 7-Year PPA; Energy $31.55 $36.56
SQF/LQF Wind; Transmission; 2-Year PPA; Energy $27.94 $30.62
SQF/LQF Wind; Transmission; 7-Year PPA; Energy $30.12 $34.93
SQF/LQF Other Technologies; Distribution; 2-Year PPA; Energy $29.39 $31.99
SQF/LQF Other Technologies; Distribution; 7-Year PPA; Energy $31.96 $37.06
SQF/LQF Other Technologies; Transmission; 2-Year PPA; Energy $28.05 $30.54
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KU is also proposing changes to the rates for other customer classes. These customer classes and their associated annual revenue changes are listed in the tables shown below. KU is also proposing to change the text of some of its rate schedules and other tariff provisions. KU’s proposed rates reflect a proposed annual increase in electric revenues of approximately 11.5%. The estimated amount of the annual change and the average monthly bill to which the proposed electric rates will apply for each electric customer class are as follows:
KU is proposing to add an optional program called Pre-Pay. This program will give residential customers with AMI meters the option of moving from traditional post-paid service to a deposit-free pre-paid service.
KU is proposing to expand the Terms and Conditions rules for Deposits. This expansion looks to provide clarity to the business processes surrounding deposits and makes deposits mandatory for customers taking service under TODS, TODP, RTS, FLS and EHLF.
KU is proposing to modify the Terms and Conditions related to Billing by making paperless billing the
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SQF/LQF Other Technologies; Distribution; 7-Year PPA; Capacity $8.93 $18.94
SQF/LQF Other Technologies; T ransmission; 2-Year PPA; Capacity $0 $0
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A detailed notice of all proposed revisions and a complete copy of the proposed tariffs containing the proposed text changes, terms and conditions and rates may be obtained by submitting a written request by e-mail to myaccount@lge-ku.com or by mail to Kentucky Utilities Company, ATTN: Rates Department, 2701 Eastpoint Parkway, Louisville, Kentucky, 40223, or by visiting KU’s website at https://lge-ku.com/ku-2025-rate-case.
A person may examine KU’s application at KU’s office at One Quality Street, Lexington, Kentucky, 40507, and at KU’s website at https://lge-ku.com/ku-2025-rate-case. A person may also examine this application at the Public Service Commission’s offices located at 211 Sower Boulevard, Frankfort, Kentucky, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or may view and download the application through the Commission’s Web site at http://psc.ky.gov.
Comments regarding the application may be submitted to the Public Service Commission by mail to Public Service Commission, Post Office Box 615, Frankfort, Kentucky 40602, or by email to psc.info@ky.gov. All comments should reference Case No. 2025-00113.
The rates contained in this notice are the rates proposed by KU, but the Public Service Commission may order rates to be charged that differ from the proposed rates contained in this notice. A person may submit a timely written request for intervention to the Public Service Commission, Post Office Box 615, Frankfort, Kentucky 40602 establishing the grounds for the request including the status and interest of the party. If the commission does not receive a written request for intervention within thirty (30) days of initial publication or mailing of this notice, the Commission may take final action on the application.
Covington Schools breaks ground on new softball field
Covington Schools broke ground May 20 on a new Holmes High School softball field, a journey nearly seven years in the making.
“Starting next year, our girls will take the field on the finest surface in the region,” said district Athletic Director Ken Ellis, “fully turfed, beautifully lit and ready for the next generation of athletes.”
The field is the result of “years of planning, delays, determination,” Ellis said. Spearheaded in the community largely by the Tom Ellis Athletic Memorial, or TEAM, Foundation, the project has taken on more urgency following a 2023 report from the Kentucky High School Athletic Association that concluded the district was deficient in its Title IX compliance.
The report said the district had failed to provide equal facilities for girls sports, especially softball, because the team’s field at the time paled in comparison to Meinken Field, the field for the boys baseball team. The report suggested the district do all it could to build girls facilities to match the ones provided for boys.
The report came out around the same time the district was attempting to control its costs. At a board meeting in November 2023, board member Stephen Gastright expressed dismay at the ballooning costs of Holmes High School renovation projects. At the time, those consisted of a grouping of several proposed renovations, including the softball field.
Later discussions saw the softball field project separated from the rest of the proposed construction projects and relocated from its original proposed location on the Holmes campus to Glen O. Swing Elementary, where the May 20 groundbreaking took place (the event was moved inside due to the weather). The field was later bid out as its own separate project.
Gastright spoke at the groundbreaking, congratulating the team and expressing optimism for the future. “We are going to build, I think, a field that is going to be on par with Meinken Field for our softball team,” he said.
The event also included statements from Superintendent Alvin Garrison, Holmes Principal Ben Brown, Covington Mayor Ron Washington, TEAM Foundation member and former coach Joyce Murphy, current coach Dan Curtis as well as some players.
“We are deeply grateful to be able to play on such a nice field,” said player and student Julia Starr.
“We have been wanting this to happen for a while now,” said another player, Carlie Riley.
Murphy said girls athletics had changed since she went to Holmes. During her time as a student, there were no region-wide girls’ athletic organizations, so opportunities for girls to participate in sports were slim or short-lived – a one-day round robin tournament in her case.
By the time she became a coach, “our girls softball team actually won the first regional tournament that was allowed, and that was as high as you could go. [The Kentucky High School Athletic Association] did not even recognize girls softball at the state level. This [field] is really an action in progress.”
The renovations are expected to take about six months to complete.
Fort Mitchell faces ‘tight’ budget, plans police, firefighter hires
Despite tightening revenues, Fort Mitchell’s proposed budget avoids tax hikes while boosting public safety staffing and traffic calming efforts.
On May 19, council members and department heads discussed the budget for the fiscal year that starts July 1 after working in small groups to discuss the city’s needs during a previous budget planning session.
“It’s tight,” Mayor Jude Hehman said of the budget at the May 5 council meeting. “With some economic uncertainty, I plan on presenting a budget that is not going up, but is holding the line. I don’t want to increase any taxes or anything like that, but hold the line.”
The city is planning for lower revenue and expenses next fiscal year. However, the city intends to make some changes in the budget. Some of those changes include:
• An additional officer in the police department.
• An additional full-time firefighter.
• Two new speed humps.
City Administrator Edwin King explained the police department’s request for a new officer.
“We have several officers around retirement age,” King said. “We like to have at least two on the street at a time, and an extra officer would give us some flexibility.”
Similarly, he said the fire department functions best with six employees on the day shift. In the past year, they have largely worked with five, and King said an additional full-time firefighter would help round out staffing.
Finally, the speed humps installed after last year’s ordinance change have been a resounding success, according to council members. They have set aside $20,000 for a speed hump on Pleasant Ridge and another that does not yet have a set location.
Council members said May 19 that they are satisfied with the proposed budget.
“Credit to the department heads, I think this is a very good budget,” council member Greg Pohlgeers said. “We can do all this and still be good stewards of taxpayer money.”
Council will give first reading to the proposed budget June 2. The second reading and a vote are expected at the June 23 meeting.
School and city officials and Covington Schools students break ground May 20 for a new softball field. Photo by Nathan Granger | LINK nky
DAV boot camp empowers veterans to be entrepreneurs
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May 16 marked the final day to attend the Disabled American Veterans Patriot Boot Camp, a three-day training program in Erlanger designed to equip veterans with entrepreneurial skills through insights from industry experts.
One participant, Lindsey Cook, is the owner and founder of Sweet Ace Cakes, where she creates cookie cakes, hot chocolate mixes and fresh marshmallows. She said she’s continuing her mother’s legacy through these sweet treats.
“I started this company with a newborn on my arm looking to continue on with how she loved people by feeding them,” Cook said. Her products are already available in
stores such as Fresh Thyme, Dorothy Lane Market and ETC Produce & Provisions in Findlay Market.
“Generally speaking, you get what you pay for, and in this case you are getting way more than what you pay for,” Cook said.
Because her husband is a veteran, Cook qualifies for the boot camp, which is open to veterans and their spouses. Participants learn skills ranging from storytelling and branding to mergers and acquisitions, with leading experts serving as mentors.
Chef Robert Irvine, a talk show host, entrepreneur and author, is one of the mentors guiding Cook.
“The same thing goes for a section on government contracting, and he branched out beyond that specified niche,” Cook said.
Cook said that Irvine introduced her to concepts she hadn’t considered relevant to her business. “We talk about business plans and PNLs, but what we never talk about is what is unique about your idea,” Irvine said.
Irvine said the most important advice for Cook and other entrepreneurs is what he learned his first few years as a business owner.
“My first week in business I was sued by the biggest food company in the world for trade drafts,” Irvine said. “I won, but, if I didn’t have the insurance to fight it, I would be nonexistent today.”
The DAV hosts the boot camp three times a year, aiming to empower veterans not only by helping them gain access to government benefits but also by fostering entrepreneurship. “Now we are taking veterans and making them people who can provide benefits, who can provide healthcare to people through their businesses,” said Dan Clare, a DAV spokesperson.
Covington Latin names first head following Thomas More linkup
Former teacher and principal Randy Dennis has been appointed as head of Covington Latin School. He’s the first leader in the role since the school affiliated with Thomas More University in March.
A committee of members from both institutions concluded its search earlier this month, and Dennis will start work July 1.
“I am thrilled to welcome Randy Dennis as head of school for Covington Latin School,” said Thomas More University President Jo-
seph L. Chillo in a release. “As an experienced and visionary educational leader, Dennis is uniquely suited to lead Covington Latin into a new era. I look forward to Dennis’ collaborative efforts to create a future-focused vision for Covington Latin School, while honoring the traditions of academic excellence and faithfilled formation that define the Covington Latin School community.”
Dennis was principal of St. Lawrence Catholic School in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. Prior to that he taught at South Dearborn Community Schools for 17 years. He holds a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction from the University of Saint Mary.
“It is a great honor to lead such a historic institution as Covington Latin School,” Dennis said in the same release. “As head of school, I will do everything I can to fulfill its mission that is so deeply rooted in Catholic education and excellence.”
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KENTUCKY HOUSING CORPORATION VERSUS}
LEAH D. GROBLER, ET AL
By virtue of a judgment and order of sale of the Boone Circuit Court rendered JANUARY 28, 2025 the above case, I shall proceed to offer for sale at the Justice Center Building in Burlington, Kentucky, to the highest bidder, at public auction on THURSDAY, JUNE 12, 2025 at the hour of 9:00 a.m. or thereabouts, the following described property to-wit:
By virtue of a judgment and order of sale of the Boone Circuit Court rendered APRIL 23, 2025 the above case, I shall proceed to offer for sale at the Justice Center Building in Burlington, Kentucky, to the highest bidder, at public auction on THURSDAY, JUNE 12, 2025 at the hour of 9:00 a.m. or thereabouts, the following described property to-wit:
The complete legal description is particularly set out in the Judgment and Order of Sale entered in this case.
TERMS OF SALE: The property shall be sold as a whole. The purchaser may pay all or part of the purchase price in cash, and may pay the balance of the purchase price on a credit of 30 days after date of sale; said credit shall be granted only upon the execution by the purchaser of bond, with surety thereon, and said surety shall be a lending institution authorized and doing business in Kentucky, or a reputable fidelity or surety company, authorized and doing business in Kentucky, and only if said surety be acceptable to the Commissioner of the Boone Circuit Court; and an authorized officer of the surety must be present at the sale or must have given the Commissioner adequate assurance of its intent to be surety prior to or at the sale; and said Bond shall be, and shall remain, a lien on the property sold as additional security for the payment of the full purchase price, and shall have the full force and effect of a Judgment; and said Bond shall bear interest at the rate provided by the Judgment up to Twelve (12%) Percent per annum until paid. The purchaser shall be required to pay the sum of 10% of the bid amount in cash or certified check on the purchase at the time of sale.
The successful bidder at the sale shall, at bidder’s own expense, carry fire and extended insurance coverage on any improvements from the date of sale until the purchase price is fully paid, with a loss payable clause to the Commissioner of the Boone Circuit Court. Failure of the purchaser to effect such insurance shall not affect the validity of the sale or the purchaser’s liability thereunder, but shall entitle, but not require, a lien holder herein, after giving notice to the Commissioner, to effect said insurance and furnish the policy or evidence thereof to the Commissioner, and the premium thereon or the proper portion thereof shall be charged to the purchaser as purchaser’s cost. The property shall be sold subject to ad valorem taxes for the year 2025 and all subsequent years thereafter; easements, restrictions and stipulations of record; assessments for public improvements levied against the property, if any; existing zoning ordinances, statutes, laws, or regulations; and any facts which an inspection and accurate survey of the property may disclose. BIDDERS SHALL BE PREPARED TO COMPLY WITH THESE TERMS.
All sales are “as is” and the Plaintiff, the Master Commissioner, and the Court shall not be deemed to have warranted title of the real estate to the purchaser.
FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING THESE SALES AND OTHER UPCOMING SALES CAN BE FOUND AT www.boonecountyky.org (Link to Department/ Agencies to Master Commissioner) PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS ARE ADVISED AND ENCOURAGED TO REFER TO THAT WEBSITE FOR ANSWERS TO ANY QUESTIONS.
DIVISION I
COURT CASE NO.: 24-CI-01508
KENTUCKY HOUSING CORPORATION VERSUS}
BERNADETTE MARIE DUNLAP, ET AL
By virtue of a judgment and order of sale of the Boone Circuit Court rendered APRIL 15, 2025 the above case, I shall proceed to offer for sale at the Justice Center Building in Burlington, Kentucky, to the highest bidder, at public auction on THURSDAY, JUNE 12, 2025 at the hour of 9:00 a.m. or thereabouts, the following described property to-wit:
ADDRESS: 424 MARIAN LANE UNIT 3 FLORENCE, KY 41042
By virtue of a judgment and order of sale of the Boone Circuit Court rendered JUNE 18, 2013 the above case, I shall proceed to offer for sale at the Justice Center Building in Burlington, Kentucky, to the highest bidder, at public auction on THURSDAY, JUNE 12, 2025 at the hour of 9:00 a.m. or thereabouts, the following described property to-wit:
Nevels resigns post as Holmes coach after 12 seasons
After 12 seasons as head coach of the Holmes High School football program, Ben Nevels has resigned from the position. The school posted the opening for the position on May 16.
Nevels guided the Bulldogs to 50 wins, including a playoff victory in 2019, their first since 2009 when current Newport Central Catholic coach Stephen Lickert was the coach. The Bulldogs had a solid run from 2019-22, going 29-15 in that stretch. They’ve gone winless the past two seasons.
Nevels recently took on an assistant principal position with the Covington Schools Transformational Learning Center.
With the 2025 season approaching, Holmes Athletic Director Ken Ellis said they’re most likely looking at filling the role on an interim basis for the time being. Teams are allowed to start practicing on July 10.
With the remodeling of the weight room and indoor facility, Ellis said the school was limited with football workouts in the spring.
In a January KHSAA Board of Control meeting, Holmes presented the option to opt out of postseason play for the next two seasons as it tries to rebuild its program. The request was approved, meaning the Bulldogs will not be required to play a district schedule and won’t be eligible for postseason play. The school still plans to field a team and play a full schedule the next two seasons.
In the newly formed alignment for the
2025-26 season, Holmes was slated to be in the Class 4A, 5th District with Covington Catholic, Highlands, Mason County and Harrison County.
The Bulldogs had 23 players on the roster for the 2024 season, 10 of them seniors.
Phoenix Mercury names Cooper grad to starting roster
Lexi Held is officially on the Phoenix Mercury’s opening day WNBA roster.
Held was invited to training camp in April after playing professionally overseas in Hungary and on May 15 was named to the Opening Day roster. The Mercury on May 17 won their regular season opener at home against the Seattle Storm, 81-59.
After trying out for the Chicago Sky in 2022 and not making the final roster, Held’s WNBA dream has come true, this time in Phoenix.
Held was playing in Hungary for PEAC-Pecs, where she averaged 16.1 points, 2.4 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 2.1 steals through 19 games. She has also played professionally in Australia, Italy, Poland and Sweden. The 5-foot-10 guard played collegiately at DePaul, where she helped lead the Blue Demons to three Big East championships and was an All-Big East first team member in 2021.
At Cooper, Held scored over 2,400 points and posted 28.3 points per game in her senior season. She was named KABC 9th Region Player of the Year and named to sev-
eral All-Region and All-Conference teams.
In two preseason games for Phoenix, Held logged 10 minutes, scoring three points with two rebounds. She didn’t play in the second preseason game due to a hamstring injury.
According to Spotrac.com, Held’s contract for the 2025 season is $66,079.
Region’s baseball organizations name season honorees
The Northern Kentucky regular season baseball awards were announced May 15. Below are honorees from the Northern Kentucky Athletic Conference, Northern Kentucky Baseball Coaches Association and 9th Region. Honorees were selected by each organization and coaches in the region.
Northern Kentucky Athletic Conference
Division I
• Player of the Year: Dylan McIntyre, Ryle Tyler Schumacher and Carson Clark (Campbell County), Anthony Coppola (Ryle), Tyler Ruete and Jacob Piper (Simon Kenton), Owen Stulz and Kyle Flynn (Dixie Heights), Brady Bushman (Conner) and Logan Wermuth (Covington Catholic).
Division II
• Player of the Year: Chase Flaherty, Beechwood Tyler Fryman and Caleb Arrasmith (Beechwood), Adam Forton, Nolan Schwalbach and Brooks Hendrix (Highlands), Ian Mann and Mitch Martin (Newport Central Catholic), Alex Noe (Bishop Brossart) and Ty Cook (Scott).
Division III
• Player of the Year: Joshua Ruwe, Calvary Christian
TJ Sorrell (Bellevue), Elliott Kloss (Heritage Academy), Parker Trenkamp and Jackson Mays (Ludlow), Joe Rice and Ryan Timm (Villa Madonna), Chad Nickell (Dayton), Caleb Ruwe and Finn Zachary (Calvary Christian).
• Assistant Coach of the Year: Briley Seiter, Beechwood
CovCath’s Smith, Parks finish ninth at fishing tourney
The 2025 Operation UNITE bass fishing tournaments were held May 9-10 at Lake Cumberland in Jamestown, the first time at that site. A total of 85 boys teams and 10 girls teams participated.
Covington Catholic’s Brandon Smith and Phoenix Parks were Northern Kentucky’s top finishers, placing ninth in the boys field with 10 bass caught and tallying 21 pounds, 12 ounces. It’s the second straight top 10 finish at state for Smith and Parks, placing runner-up in last year’s state tournament.
Bishop Brossart’s Carson Schultz and Carter Vogel finished 31st with 10 bass for 16 pounds, 3 ounces. Their Mustang teammates Wyatt Moree and John Prather finished 35th with seven bass for 13 pounds, 3 ounces.
Covington Catholic’s Eli Scroggins and Drew Berling finished 49th with six bass for 10 pounds, 3 ounces.
Muhlenberg County’s Chase Rickard and Dylan Eubanks won the boys’ tournament with 10 bass for 26 pounds, 3 ounces.
Boyle County’s Allie Addison won the girls’ tournament with four bass caught for 9 pounds, 7 ounces.
Ryle senior Dylan McIntyre was named the NKAC Division I Player of the Year. Provided | Charles Bolton
Ben Nevels has resigned as Holmes football coach. File photo | Joe Simon
Lexi Held has made the opening day roster for WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury. Provided | Phoenix Mercury
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CASE NUMBER 24-CI-01197
DIVISION 1
THE CITY OF NEWPORT, KENTUCKY VS.
STEVE RAWE, ET AL.
BY VIRTUE OF A JUDGMENT RENDERED 12:00:00 AM
BY THE CAMPBELL CIRCUIT COURT, IN THE ABOVE CAUSE I SHALL PROCEED TO OFFER FOR SALE AT THE CAMPBELL CIRCUIT COURTHOUSE, 330 YORK STREET, NEWPORT, KENTUCKY 41071, OUTSIDE THE FRONT DOOR.
To the highest or best bidder at public auction on 6/17/2025 at 3:00pm, the following property, to-wit:
14 Parkview Avenue, Newport, Kentucky 41071
Group No: 30472/A5
PIDN: 999-99-04-131.00
CASE NUMBER 24-CI-00469 DIVISION 1
CITY OF DAYTON VS.
ESTATE OF WALTER RAY CARTER, ET AL.
BY VIRTUE OF A JUDGMENT RENDERED 4/10/2025 BY THE CAMPBELL CIRCUIT COURT, IN THE ABOVE CAUSE
I SHALL PROCEED TO OFFER FOR SALE AT THE CAMPBELL CIRCUIT COURTHOUSE, 330 YORK STREET, NEWPORT, KENTUCKY 41071, OUTSIDE THE FRONT DOOR.
To the highest or best bidder at public auction on 6/17/2025 at 3:00pm, the following property, to-wit: 1113 McKinney Avenue, Dayton, Kentucky 41074
Group No: 20057/A1
PIDN: 999-99-08-648.00
CASE NUMBER 24-CI-00317 DIVISION 2
U.S. BANK, N.A. VS. NICKOLAS MICHAELS, ET AL.
BY VIRTUE OF A JUDGMENT RENDERED 4/10/2025 BY THE CAMPBELL CIRCUIT COURT, IN THE ABOVE CAUSE I SHALL PROCEED TO OFFER FOR SALE AT THE CAMPBELL CIRCUIT COURTHOUSE, 330 YORK STREET, NEWPORT, KENTUCKY 41071, OUTSIDE THE FRONT DOOR.
To the highest or best bidder at public auction on 6/17/2025 at 3:00pm, the following property, to-wit: 402 Kenton Street, Dayton, Kentucky 41074
Group No: 30193/A1
PIDN: 999-99-08-499.00
COMMISSIONER’S SALE
CAMPBELL COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT
CASE NUMBER 24-CI-01149
DIVISION 1
THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK VS.
ELAINE GUTHERZ, ET AL.
BY VIRTUE OF A JUDGMENT RENDERED 12:00:00 AM BY THE CAMPBELL CIRCUIT COURT, IN THE ABOVE CAUSE I SHALL PROCEED TO OFFER FOR SALE AT THE CAMPBELL CIRCUIT COURTHOUSE, 330 YORK STREET, NEWPORT, KENTUCKY 41071, OUTSIDE THE FRONT DOOR.
To the highest or best bidder at public auction on 6/17/2025 at 3:00pm, the following property, to-wit:
814 5th Avenue, Dayton, Kentucky 41074
Group No: 30841/A3
PIDN: 999-99-08-380.00
CASE NUMBER 24-CI-00475 DIVISION 2
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. VS.
JUDITH L. DEDEKER, ET AL.
BY VIRTUE OF A JUDGMENT RENDERED 12/11/2024 BY THE CAMPBELL CIRCUIT COURT, IN THE ABOVE CAUSE I SHALL PROCEED TO OFFER FOR SALE AT THE CAMPBELL CIRCUIT COURTHOUSE, 330 YORK STREET, NEWPORT, KENTUCKY 41071, OUTSIDE THE FRONT DOOR.
To the highest or best bidder at public auction on 6/17/2025 at 3:00pm, the following property, to-wit: 9 Lumley Avenue, Fort Thomas, Kentucky 41075
Group No: 30917/A4
PIDN: 999-99-15-653.00
CASE NUMBER 24-CI-00214 DIVISION 2
NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING VS.
UNKNOWN HEIRS/DEVISEES/LEGATEES/ BENEFICIARIES OF JOYCE EVISTON (DECEASED), ET AL. BY VIRTUE OF A JUDGMENT RENDERED 4/14/2025 BY THE CAMPBELL CIRCUIT COURT, IN THE ABOVE CAUSE I SHALL PROCEED TO OFFER FOR SALE AT THE CAMPBELL CIRCUIT COURTHOUSE, 330 YORK STREET, NEWPORT, KENTUCKY 41071, OUTSIDE THE FRONT DOOR.
To the highest or best bidder at public auction on 6/17/2025 at 3:00pm, the following property, to-wit: 5668 Mary Ingles Highway, Melbourne, Kentucky 41059
Group No: 70336/A1 & 70359/Z & 70336/Z PIDN: 999-99-27-543.00
BIDDERS MUST BE PREPARED TO COMPLY WITH
JOSEPH F. GRIMME, MASTER COMMISSIONER 859-291-9075
CASE NUMBER 22-CI-00521
DIVISION 1
FIFTH THIRD BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION VS.
BRANDY C. MOORE, ET AL.
BY VIRTUE OF A JUDGMENT RENDERED 9/2/2022 BY THE CAMPBELL CIRCUIT COURT, IN THE ABOVE CAUSE I SHALL PROCEED TO OFFER FOR SALE AT THE CAMPBELL CIRCUIT COURTHOUSE, 330 YORK STREET, NEWPORT, KENTUCKY 41071, OUTSIDE THE FRONT DOOR.
To the highest or best bidder at public auction on 6/17/2025 at 3:00pm, the following property, to-wit: 408 West Ninth Street, Newport, Kentucky 41071
Group No: 41432/A1
PIDN: 999-99-04-208.00
CASE NUMBER 24-CI-00553
DIVISION 2
PIATT PROPERTY, LLC VS.
JACK R. ECK, ET AL.
BY VIRTUE OF A JUDGMENT RENDERED 4/14/2025 BY THE CAMPBELL CIRCUIT COURT, IN THE ABOVE CAUSE I SHALL PROCEED TO OFFER FOR SALE AT THE CAMPBELL CIRCUIT COURTHOUSE, 330 YORK STREET, NEWPORT, KENTUCKY 41071, OUTSIDE THE FRONT DOOR.
To the highest or best bidder at public auction on 6/17/2025 at 3:00pm, the following property, to-wit: 195 Grandview Avenue, Newport, Kentucky 41071
Group No: 41168/A1
PIDN: 999-99-01-450.00
CASE NUMBER 24-CI-00076 DIVISION 2
BELLEPOINTE COMMONS CONDOMINIUMS COUNCIL OF CO-OWNERS, INC. VS.
SAMANTHA RODRIGUEZ, ET AL. BY VIRTUE OF A JUDGMENT RENDERED 5/9/2025 BY THE CAMPBELL CIRCUIT COURT, IN THE ABOVE CAUSE I SHALL PROCEED TO OFFER FOR SALE AT THE CAMPBELL CIRCUIT COURTHOUSE, 330 YORK STREET, NEWPORT, KENTUCKY 41071, OUTSIDE THE FRONT DOOR.
To the highest or best bidder at public auction on 6/17/2025 at 3:00pm, the following property, to-wit: 1360 Bellepointe Commons, Bellevue, Kentucky 41073
Group No: 20031/D3
PIDN: 999-99-06-343.00
THE SALE.
Renovated four-bed home in Fort Wright
Address: 115 Rosa Ave., Fort Wright
Price: $419,900
Bedrooms: Four
Bathrooms: Two (plus two half baths)
School district: Kenton County
County: Kenton
Special features: This updated offers modern style and convenience. The open floor plan features new hardwood floors and a kitchen with new cabinets, butcher block counters and stainless steel appliances. The two first-floor bedrooms include one with direct access to the rear deck. The backyard is flat and features a paver patio.
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-PUBLIC NOTICE-
CITY OF CRESTVIEW, KENTUCKY
SOLICITATION FOR BIDS
FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE CITY PARK/BALLFIELD
The City of Crestview hereby advertises and solicits bids for improvements to the City Park/ Ballfield, namely: (1) fabrication and installation of a handrail and (2) replacement of a fence.
Proposals must be received by the Clerk for the City of Crestview no later than Monday, June 2, 2025 at 5:00 PM. Proposals may be mailed to the Clerk at 14 Circle Drive, Crestview, KY 41076 or sent by email to clerk@crestviewky.gov Bids will be discussed at the June 3, 2025 meeting of the City of Crestview.
Questions may be directed to City Commissioner Adam Record at Adam.record@crestviewky. gov.
The City of Crestview reserves the right to waive irregularities and to reject any or all bids.
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The exterior of this Fort Wright home. Photos provided | Michael McKeown with Huff Realty
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this home’s living room.
This home’s backyard has a paver patio.
4/14/25 - 4/20/25
Edited by Margie E. Burke
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