Kenton County gives updates on new administration building project
Kenton County is continuing the pre-design process for its new administration building in Covington through a website active on December 1st and an open house on December 14th.
In addition to the Covington location, Kenton County is also studying the current utilization of the Courthouse in Independence, and retained GRW Engineering to lead that process.
“Our search criteria for a County Administration Building in Covington required that the new location have much improved accessibility and free surface parking. That’s been accomplished with the Bavarian Brewery site,” said Judge/Executive Kris Knochelmann.
“As we continue the pre-design process, we want to leave no stone unturned in evaluating every possible idea for the utilization of this property.”
“We’ve spoken with a number of governmental entities about co-locating. We’ve also been approached by a wide variety of individuals and organizations about possible partnerships. Early in the pre-design process, we want to get all possibilities on the table.”
Citizens are encouraged to visit the “New Kenton County Administration Building Project” section on the Kenton County website at http://bit.ly/KCAdminBuildingProject to learn more about the project and submit ideas or questions.
The open house will be at Covington Latin School, 21 East 11th Street, Covington on December 14th from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Attendees will be able to learn more about the project, talk to staff working on it, and submit ideas and questions.
For any questions about the website or open house, please contact Kenton County’s Digital Communications Coordinator at Sara.Sgantas@KentonCounty.org
Safety tips from Fort Wright
Fort Wright officials have issued the following timely safety tips. They are relevant to all:
It is that time of year where we generally see an increase in burglaries and thefts from vehicles. Just a reminder a few reminders.
Please leave lights on, where they would normally be on when you are home if you will not be returning until after dark, probably about 5:30 P.M. at this time of year.
Make sure when you leave all doors and windows are closed and locked.
If you are going out of town please contact the Police Department and we will check your home while you are away. It is also a good idea to notify your neighbors as well so they can watch for anything suspicious and/or pick up any packages that may be delivered.
If you have an alarm please use it, that is the best defense against someone breaking into your home.
When shopping always secure purchases and any valuables such as electronics in your trunk or out of sight.
Do not leave your purse/wallet in the car if at all possible and if you do put it in the trunk or out sight area, while at home not at your destination, such as church, gym or shopping center.
Please call 911 immediately to report suspicious persons or vehicles in your neighborhood, do not hesitate to call.
Union’s Breakfast with Santa
The City of Union will host the annual Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 10. This year’s event will be held at the Union Fire Protection District, 9611 US 42 Hwy, Union, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The event is free, and open to the public.
In the holiday spirit, attendees are asked to bring a new, unwrapped toy for ages 0-18 or a donation of cat litter, pet toys, dry or canned dog/cat food, paper towels, peanut butter or liquid laundry detergent as a donation to two area charities. The toys will be given to the Steinford Toy Foundation, while Boone County Animal Shelter will receive the pet items. All donations will stay in Northern Kentucky.
This is a tradition dating back several years with the City of Union, where children can come to have their photos taken with Santa while enjoying pastries and hot cocoa. For adults, there will also be hot coffee available.
Tickets are not required, but the city does request an RSVP on their Facebook page at facebook.com/CityofUnionKY to help with an anticipated crowd count.
There will also be a crafts area for children, along with tours of the Fire Station, information about fire safety, and special adoptable visitors from the Boone County Animal Shelter on hand.
Parking for the event will be available along Sweet Harmony Drive, Cobalt Way and Symphony Court in the Harmony Subdivision, along with parking across US 42 at Stillmeadow and Brilliance Drives.
For information regarding the event, contact Melissa Hinkle, Communications Coordinator, The City of Union, 859-384-1511 or melissah@cityofunionky.org
