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Which former Highlands Herald area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Aug. 26?

This former Highlands Herald area high school standout will be in action in the week starting Mon Aug. 26.

Which former Highlands Herald area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 2?

These former Highlands Herald area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 2.

Which former Highlands Herald area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 9?

These former Highlands Herald area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 9.

Which former Highlands Herald area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 16?

This former Highlands Herald area high school standout will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 16.

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Which former Highlands Herald area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 23?

These former Highlands Herald area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 23.

Which former Highlands Herald area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 30?

This former Highlands Herald area high school standout will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 30.

Campbell County lifts burn ban after recent rainfall

Effective today, October 2, 2024, Campbell County has lifted the burn ban that was put in place on September 16, 2024. The decision comes after the county experienced a period of prolonged rain over the past week.

Kroger Health partners with Fort Thomas Farmers Market for vaccine clinic

Kroger Health, in collaboration with the Fort Thomas Farmers Market, is organizing a vaccine clinic on October 9, 2024. The event will take place from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Participants have the opportunity to receive vaccinations for Covid, flu, shingles, and pneumonia.

Highlands High School welcomed 1,029 students in 2022-23 school year

For the 2022-23 school year, Highlands High School experienced an increase in enrollment numbers compared to the previous year, with 26 more students being enrolled.

Which former Highlands Herald area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 7?

These former Highlands Herald area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 7.

Community invited to join pumpkin carving for Fort Thomas Pumpkin Walk

Help is needed for the Fort Thomas Pumpkin Walk, scheduled for Friday, October 25 in Tower Park. Participants are invited to carve pumpkins and can either pick them up to work on at home or use the facilities provided at the Armory located at 950 South Fort Thomas Avenue. The event organizers have made tools available for those who choose to carve on-site.

Highlands Middle School welcomed 746 students in 2022-23 school year

There were 746 students enrolled in Highlands Middle School in the 2022-23 school year, a decrease from the previous year.

Tree ID walk set for October 16 at Tower Park

Green Umbrella Greenspace Alliance, in collaboration with the Fort Thomas Tree Commission and Urban Canopy Works, is organizing a free Tree ID Walk. This event is part of Northern Kentucky Tree Week and will take place on Wednesday, October 16th at Tower Park in Fort Thomas, Kentucky.

Johnson Elementary School recorded 51 fewer students enrolled in 2022-23 than previous school year

For the 2022-23 school year, Johnson Elementary School experienced a decrease in enrollment numbers compared to the previous year, with 51 fewer students being enrolled.

Police department hosts drug takeback day with DEA and Lions Club

The Fort Thomas Police Department is set to collaborate with the DEA and the Fort Thomas Lions Club on Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Detective Brandon Vance and Officer Nicholas Hoffman will be present to collect old, expired, leftover, and unused prescription medications for safe disposal.

Which former Highlands Herald area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 14?

These former Highlands Herald area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 14.

Moyer Elementary School recorded 54 more students enrolled in 2022-23 than previous school year

There were 569 students enrolled in Moyer Elementary School in the 2022-23 school year, an increase over the previous year.

Household hazardous waste collection event set for November in Florence

The Northern Kentucky (NKY) Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event is scheduled for November 2, 2024. The event will take place at Thomas More Stadium located at 7950 Freedom Way in Florence, Kentucky. Residents can drop off their household hazardous waste between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.