The City of Covington heard more proposals this week for the allocation of its American Rescue Plan Act funds, which include grants to local nonprofit organizations and enhancing city programs. Some of the items include expanding Covington’s citywide public Wi-Fi system, Covington Connect; infrastructure improvements to sidewalks and streets; and distributing money to four local […]
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Take a peek inside the new North by Hotel Covington
Developers and the Covington Business Council led a tour Wednesday of North by Hotel Covington, an expansion from the original hotel on Madison Avenue set to open in October. The renovations encompass the building next to Hotel Covington, which was historically the Covington YMCA. The original hotel is located at the spot of the former […]
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Have extra school supplies? Donate them to Cram the Cruiser & Truck drive
As the start of school in Northern Kentucky approaches, Kenton County civic organizations are teaming up to collect school supplies for local students. The Kenton County Police Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 44 is partnering with the Independence Professional Firefighters Local 3945 to host the Cram The Cruiser & Truck School Supply Drive. The supply […]
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NKY country musician Danny Frazier to perform in Covington
In the early 1990s, Northern Kentuckian and country musician Danny Frazier was making his debut performing house gigs at the River Saloon in Covington Landing. Frazier is set to play at Music@BCM on Thursday, Aug. 4. The performance is scheduled to take place at the Behringer-Crawford Museum’s outdoor amphitheater in Devou Park at 1600 Montague […]
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Covington Farmers Market hosting fundraiser brunch as 10th anniversary nears
Every week for almost ten years, vendors set up booths and tables in Covington’s Roebling Point business district where patrons can sip coffee, sample baked goods and buy freshly grown produce at the Covington Farmers Market. In celebration of its 10th anniversary, the Covington Farmers Market is hosting a Farm to Fork fundraising brunch on […]
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Three NKY students awarded Lincoln/William Grant scholarships
Six Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati area students were awarded $1,000 scholarships from the Lincoln/William Grant Scholarship Foundation based on their academic achievements and financial needs. Three of the students honored are Covington natives, with two graduating from Holmes and one from Holy Cross. The Lincoln/William Grant Legacy Scholarship is awarded to two students of […]
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Logistics company wins city incentive approval to relocate to Crestview Hills
A local logistics company won approval for incentives to move its operations to Crestview Hills. Crestview Hills city council last week held a special meeting and unanimously approved (4-0) the incentive package for Ft. Mitchell-based Whitehorse Freight, which plans to move to 2670 Chancellor Drive in the Thomas More Office Park. “We’re excited to move […]
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Colony Apartment renovations celebrated in Latonia
Residents gathered around Covington Mayor Joe Meyer Friday as $4.5 million in renovations to the 43-year-old Colony Apartments in Latonia were celebrated in the community. “Have you survived the chaos of the last couple years?” Meyer asked. The crowd responded with an enthusiastic, “yes!” Friday’s ribbon-cutting ceremony at the low-income housing complex for senior citizens […]
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Point/Arc to host 50th anniversary block party in Covington
The Point/Arc in Covington is nearing its 50th anniversary. To celebrate, Point/Arc will be hosting a block party on Friday, Aug. 5 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Covington traffic will be detoured from Washington to Pike Streets, and Madison Avenue and Pike Street. “We’re expecting a tremendous day, as well as a large turnout […]
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Teachers and students: Here’s how the Kenton County library can help with back-to-school
With the start of school is just around the corner, the Kenton County Public Library is helping students and teachers prep by offering them access to a vast array of public resources. “Access to books is super important,” said Lise Tewes, children’s services coordinator at the library. “That’s part of how kids develop their literacy […]
