David Mack, graduate of Ludlow High School in 1990, co-wrote the Marvel comic “Echo”, which will be turned into a Disney Plus exclusive show this November. Writer and producer Marion Dayre, known for shows like “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and “Better Call Saul,” will produce it. Echo will be the 10th television series in the Marvel […]
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New tapas restaurant offers a taste of Spain in Ludlow
Conserva opened in Ludlow this January, offering folks around Northern Kentucky Spanish-inspired foods, drinks and vibes. The restaurant is helmed by Ludlow residents Challis and Lauren Hodge. The two also own and operate Ludlow’s Taste on Elm, a curated market and café with local and international foods and specialty wines. “I started with our mission […]
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Ludlow swears in new interim councilmember
Araminta Knight, former candidate for Ludlow City Council, was sworn in this month as interim councilmember in replacement of Brie Banks, who recently moved. The council appointed Knight, and she will serve the remainder of 2023. A Louisville native, Knight moved to Covington after graduating college with a degree in political science. She’s worked as […]
Posted inInfrastructure
Park Hills weighs cost-benefits of getting a traffic radar unit trailer
Police Chief Cody Stanley updated Park Hills’ City Council on costs for a potential new traffic radar unit trailer at the recent council meeting. The company that currently supplies the city offers small units, ranging between $7000-15,000, which is lower than other companies the chief says he looked into. “Consistency with equipment is important so […]
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Ludlow swears in new police officer
Ludlow swore in its newest police officer, Thomas Finke, this month at the city council meeting. Finke comes from a family of law enforcement professionals and said at the council meeting that he understands what it takes to do the job. “He is a smart and hard-working young man who we believe will be a […]
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Ludlow Police Chief finalist for Upstander Awards
Ludlow’s police chief Scott Smith is one of 27 finalists out of hundreds of applicants for the Upstander Awards given by The Nancy and David Wolf Holocaust and Humanity Center. Chief Smith was nominated by a Ludlow citizen for his contribution to the city as police officer, city administrator and gym owner. “Smith was recognized […]
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Park Hills explores potential partnership with the Catalytic Fund
The Park Hills Economic Development Committee met with The Catalytic Fund in Covington this week to explore a potential future partnership for revitalizing parts of the Park Hills business district on Dixie Highway. The meeting was part of an initiative to develop relationships with businesses and urban revitalization organizations. They aim to strategize for sustainable […]
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Ludlow rental property owners: Pay license fee or be cited $100 per day
The city of Ludlow will soon send citations to rental property owners who have not paid their annual license fee of $100. At least 50 unpaid license fees are outstanding, and May 15 is the cutoff date to make late payments before citations are given. Citations are $100 per day until paid and will eventually […]
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Park Hills council approves purchase of future city building
Park Hills will finally be getting a new city council meeting space and city services building. Council members voted this week to authorize Mayor Kathy Zembrodt to purchase the property at 1502 Dixie Hwy. for $300,000 with cash from the city’s general fund. The sale is set to close on May 10. The office building […]
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Ludlow mayor releases From the Desk of Mayor Wright to better connect with communityÂ
Ludlow Mayor Chris Wright released the first of his From the Desk of Mayor Wright quarterly newsletters this month. Wright hopes to use the newsletter keep citizens abreast of important projects and happenings. “When I made the decision to run for Mayor of Ludlow, one of the natural first steps was to begin to develop […]