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Burning Ban in effect

Thursday, 28 June 2012 10:37

Alexandria, KY - June 28, 2012 - Campbell County has joined Boone County in ordering burn bans effective immediately. Campbell County Judge/Executive Steve Pendery has issued the emergency declaration prohibiting "all outdoor burning" in the county until the further notice. He cites the lack of adequate rainfall as a contributing factor in the fire danger.

William R. Turner, Director of the Campbell County Office of Emergency Management explained that the burn ban was issued following consultation with the fire chiefs from across Campbell County.

On Tuesday Boone County imposed a burn ban. Under the Executive Order issued by the County Judge Executives burning is prohibited county-wide until sufficient rainfall has occurred. Residents of Campbell County are advised not to burn trash, grass or crops and not to light campfires or set bonfires. The following exceptions apply to the ban on outdoor burning; Fires lit in a grill for the purpose of food preparation. Bonfires or ceremonial campfires of no more than five feet by five feet in size may be conducted by organized and recognized community, charitable or religious groups provided the local fire department is notified. Such fire shall be set in an area at least 50 feet from any adjacent structure or wooded area. The fire shall consist of clean wood only and shall not be used for disposal of solid waste. The fire shall be monitored at all times by members of the group with means of extinguishment such as a charged garden hose or buckets of water readily available until the fire is completely extinguished.

Turner also stressed the importance of safety when using Fourth of July fireworks, encouraging the public to be very cautious of the fireworks starting grass and bush fires.

Failing to comply with the burn ban could lead to fines and other civil action depending on what type of property is damaged during a fire. The Campbell County burn ban will continue until the area receives significant rain, Turner said. The area is approximately 6 inches below normal rainfall.

Executive Order banning Open Burning 2012

Backroads Farm Tour 2012

Monday, 18 June 2012 13:20

On Saturday, July 14^th the Campbell County Farmland Work Group Presents The 2012 Campbell County Backroads Farm Tour

A flyer is available as is a map containing the locations of the farms to be visited. More information will be available here

Animal Shelter Open House

Tuesday, 12 June 2012 12:18

The Animal Shelter will be hosting an open house on June 16^th, please come out and see the pets available for adoption. Other services will be available. For more information, please see our flyer.

Campbell County Dog Licenses are now on sale.

Monday, 04 June 2012 12:22

PRESS RELEASE:

June 4, 2012

Campbell County Animal Shelter
1819 Poplar Ridge Road
Melbourne, Kentucky 41059

For more information contact:
Lisa Bowman
859-635-2819
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Melbourne. Campbell County Dog Licenses are now on sale and can purchased at the Campbell County Animal Shelter, 1989 Poplar Ridge Road, Melbourne, KY 41059 or at the County Administration Building, 1098 Monmouth Street, Newport, KY 41071 at the Reception Desk on the first floor. All dogs and puppies over six months of age are required to have a license that is due annually on July 1st. The cost for a dog license is $5.00. Proof of Rabies inoculation is required.

New this year for the convenience of our dog owners, you can access the Dog License Application online at: http://www.campbellcountyky.org/images/stories/AnimalShelter/DogLicenseApp.pdf. The form needs to be filled out and can be mailed or returned to the Animal Shelter or to the County Administration Building. To purchase by mail, include a check for $5.00 for each license, plus $1.00 for postage and handling. The check is to be made payable to the Campbell County Fiscal Court.

The Campbell County Animal Shelter is open Monday-Friday from 10:AM to 4:30 PM and on Saturdays from 9: AM to 1: PM. Dog Licenses can be purchased at the County Administration Bldg from 8:30 AM to 4::30 PM M-F.

Please remember to spay or neuter your pet.

All week camping begins today.

Friday, 25 May 2012 10:15

As to today May 25th 2012, the A. J. Jolly Campgrounds will now accept reservations for weekday camping. More information is available here and reservations are available here. You can still call 859-635-4423 to make a reservation and walk-ins are always welcome.