Williamstown traces its roots back to 1820, when it was founded by (and named for) Capt. William Arnold on land awarded to him for his service in the Revolutionary War. Its motto of "Come Grow With Us" on the City Crest is an invitation to businesses and families to establish roots. The county seat of Grant County is conveniently located off of I-75 about halfway between Cincinnati and Lexington, and much of the town's "country feel" centers around Lake Williamstown, a 330-acre water reservoir and recreational lake whose marina is open to the public April-September. The city is known for its community festivals — from Winter Wonderland to Derby Day — as well as the Grant County Fair. Williamstown is home to local branch operations of Northern Kentucky University and St. Elizabeth Healthcare.
As 2015 comes to a close, Northern Kentucky leaders suggest highlights of the region's civic achievements, notable milestones, new businesses and emerging trends for the year.
Northern Kentucky communities are planning a slew of holiday celebrations as interesting and distinctive as the neighborhoods themselves. Check out all the details here.
Two Northern Kentucky events will provide community leaders and citizens the opportunity to find out more about the Answers in Genesis theme park, the Ark Encounter, currently under construction in Williamstown.
Kathlyn Burkhardt, superintendent of Erlanger-Elsmere Schools, published a guest opinion column in The Cincinnati Enquirer to announce a new initiative to provide access to high-quality early learning for all 3- and 4-year-olds in Northern Kentucky.
The Advanced Manufacturing Workforce Development Coalition unveiled its campaign to promote careers in the field of advanced manufacturing, featuring an anthem of “I Made It in NKy” and an informational website at IMadeItNKY.com.
After receiving 15,000 ideas from a community engagement campaign, the "myNKY" plan produced a five-year playbook for achieving long-term prosperity in Northern Kentucky and a new name for the lead organization: Skyward.
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