Today's News

The City of Dry Ridge had more money in their pockets heading into the 2014-15 budget after dealing with bone-deep cuts and dwindling reserves the past several years.
While the city’s budget has decreased or remained relatively stagnant recently, the city council’s approved budget for next fiscal year includes increases in nearly every department.
Money has also been budgeted for pay raises and two new employees, if needed.
“I think it was a fair budget,” said Mayor Clay Crupper. “I think it was fair to everybody.”

A passionate debate about the sheriff’s office budget boiled into a heated confrontation and near physical altercation after the June 2 Grant County Fiscal Court meeting.
The incident featured Judge-Executive Darrell Link and members of the Grant County Sheriff’s Office exchanging words with Link allegedly making threats and bumping into an off-duty deputy.

The first Eagle Creek Triathlon was held on July 19. The participants completed three events: a 750 meter swim, 11 mile bike and 5K run at Eagle Creek Country Club in Crittenden.

Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) brought more than 7,000 student leaders, members and advisers to the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas to participate in the 70th annual National Leadership Conference.