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Ten years ago to the day, Body Works Gym in Dry Ridge opened it’s doors.

“There was a tremendous need in our area for people to be able to exercise with the proper guidance and equipment,” said Justin Baker, owner. “We felt like we had the perfect opportunity to come and change many lives.”
Baker has spent much of his life interested in fitness and quality of life. He is aware of Kentucky and Grant County’s obesity levels and many of the health-related issues that accompany that distinction.

Hans Philippo has a vision for Grant County and that’s why he’s purchasing property up and down U.S. 25 and opening a variety of businesses.
He arrived in the United States from Holland on his 23rd birthday and he had little money of his own, but he was a hard worker and had a knack for business.

Republican voters in Kentucky will be choosing who they want as a presidential candidate earlier than normal.
In August, the Republican Party of Kentucky voted to hold the first-ever presidential caucus in the state from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 5.
U.S. Send Rand Paul had wanted the party to hold a caucus so he could run for president and re-election to the U.S. Senate.
Paul has donated $250,000 and pledged another $200,000 to pay the GOP for the cost of the caucus, which will replace the traditional May primary.

Officer David Osborne cited Linda L. Dunn, 65, of Williamstown, with speeding, at 1:46 p.m. Dec. 5 on Arnie Risen Boulevard.
Officer KJ Little cited Angela M. Bell, 27, of Dry Ridge, with failure to produce insurance card, at 8:34 p.m. Dec. 8 on I-75.