Welcome back to another edition of the Kenton County Chronicles. 

Quick housekeeping note: Last month, we heard from a couple employees that they were not receiving the Chronicles directly to their inboxes, so we recalibrated our email list and hopefully that issue is now fixed.

Now, let's dive into this month's edition.

Don't miss out on this employee benefit: Tickets at Work

Looking for a way to stretch your entertainment dollars a little further? Tickets at Work is a free employee benefit available to all Kenton County employees that gives you exclusive access to discounts on everything from amusement parks and local attractions to movie tickets, shopping and even travel.

There are plenty of ways to take advantage of the savings locally. Score discounted admission to places like Kings Island, Newport Aquarium, Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden and the Cincinnati Reds. Planning a weekend getaway? Save on hotel stays, car rentals and more. Whether it’s a family outing or a well-earned solo treat, Tickets at Work makes it easier—and cheaper—to enjoy what you love.

And the perks go beyond playtime. One Kenton County employee shared:

"I had no idea Tickets at Work offered discounts on child care—but I ended up saving 10% on my monthly tuition at KinderCare. That’s a huge help for our family budget."

Don’t miss out—sign up today and start exploring the savings. It’s free and easy to enroll! Visit TicketsatWork.com and use company code KIKENTON to unlock these exclusive offers today.

Meet our July Employee Spotlight: Jackie Thornsburg

Serving in law enforcement is a stressful career, but for the officers of the Kenton County Police Department, there's a secret weapon - Jackie Thornsburg.

Thornsburg has spent more than 30 years working alongside KCPD's officers, managing the office-side of the house and serving as an unofficial therapist to those in need. When she reflects on her career, Thornsburg said the thing that stands out most is connections she's made with the officers who have dedicated their careers to protecting and serving the residents of Kenton County.

“Jackie is a fixture at the Kenton County Police Department," KCPD Chief Spike Jones said. "She is the welcoming personality folks encounter when they come into the Department for assistance. We are fortunate to have Jackie on our team and I appreciate her dedication to the people of Kenton County.”

Learn more about Jackie at bit.ly/KentonCoSpotlight.

Employee success stories

KCDC gains junior deputy

Congratulations to Kenton County Detention Center Deputy Dean Gollar on the birth of his daughter, Aubrey Rose.

Parks wraps another summer softball season

A big shoutout to our Kenton County Parks & Recreation team for another fantastic season of summer softball. 

Each summer, Kenton County Parks & Recreations hosts several softball leagues for residents. It's a big lift - from dragging ball fields to organizing league schedules. 

And an extra hooray to Rhonda Ritzi, our programs coordinator, for navigating another season of summer programming. Each week in the summer, Rhonda welcomes hundreds of families to our parks for Art in the Park, Wild Wednesday and (Almost) Every Other Thursday Science. These events are a logistical challenge and each year she makes it look easy.

Sgt. Hogan reporting for duty

We welcomed the Kenton County Police Department's newest sergeant on July 8 - Sgt. Tim Hogan.

Sgt. Hogan has served on our team for 6.5 years, and has consistently gone above and beyond to protect, serve and connect with our community. Whether it’s through leadership on the street, mentorship within the department or meaningful engagement with residents, his commitment to public service is unwavering.

Did you hear the wedding bells?

Three team members from the Kenton County Detention Center recently said "I do."

• Deputies Chris Sweeney and Ashley Music were married on July 3 (bottom right).
• And in a belated congratulations, Booking Clerk Angel Delph (Collins) was married on May 31!

Welcome to the team

In July, the Fiscal Court approved four new hires and one promotion. 

New hires

• Abby Moore, digital media specialist, Administration
• Nicole Owens, animal control officer, Kenton County Animal Services
• Nicholas Geraci, police officer I, Kenton County Police Department
• Samuel Murray, public services technician, Kenton County Public Works

Promotion

• Tim Hogan, sergeant, Kenton County Police Department

Meanwhile, four team members celebrated their six-month anniversaries at the Kenton County Detention Center.

• Mary Gosser, kitchen staff
• Anthony Lagana, deputy
• Dyanna Abner, booking clerk
• Trey Trenkamp, deputy

To connect with your fellow Kenton County team members, head over to our staff directory.