The City of Covington announced that it has been able to help approximately 124 homeowners in need of urgent repairs over the past ten years. The repairs often fixed problems that posed threats to the health and safety of the people living there. Now, Covington is looking to double those efforts. Covington allocated $200,000 to […]
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Celebrate Shark Week with the Newport Aquarium
Newport Aquarium is kicking off their own Shark Week alongside Discovery’s famous Shark Week, which started Monday. Shark Week allows the Newport Aquarium to showcase some of their most popular sharks. The Aquarium features 85 feet of acrylic tunnels through a 385,000-gallon shark tank, a shark bridge and a shark nursery. Of course, patrons will […]
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Report outlines struggles of Newport Independent Schools
The Newport Independent School District (NISD) ranks in the bottom 5 percent for student achievement in Kentucky, despite being one of the state’s most well-funded districts, according to a Newport Education Task Force report. The report was publicly presented for the first time during a special meeting of the city commission last Thursday. The report […]
Posted inBusiness
Hilltop buys Newport property for $2.75 million
A desirable parcel of land with development potential in Newport sold earlier this year to one of the oldest companies in the region. Hilltop Basic Resources purchased a 17.23-acre plot of land located at 910 Lowell St., which sold for $2.75 million on April 5. The property sits alongside the Licking River in northwestern Newport. […]
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Devou Park mountain bike race to benefit local trails
Mountain bikers in Northern Kentucky can prove themselves next month on some hilly terrain while raising money to benefit the trails they ride on. The Devou Frienduro is an endurance style mountain bike race in the hills of Devou Park in Covington. Devou Park is home to some of the longest climbs and fastest descents […]
Posted inPreservation
Covington’s Carroll Chimes Bell Tower is getting a facelift
The iconic, but aging, Carroll Chimes Bell Tower is getting a facelift. Construction to improve the tower’s structural integrity and functionality will begin in August. “The work undertaken with this phase of repairs will stabilize the tower’s exterior,” said Covington City Neighborhood Services Director Brandon Holmes. “Fortunately, the city is able to proceed with making […]
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West Latonia citizens concerned over recent shootings in neighborhood
Multiple shootings have occurred in West Latonia within the past month, leaving residents of the Covington neighborhood taking their concerns to social media and the police. Discussions around the shootings between have taken place on the West Latonia Neighbors Facebook page. Public comments under the posts have ranged from critical to proactive, with some urging […]
Posted inArts
Are you an artist who wants to be part of BLINK?
BLINK is inviting local artists to submit ideas for short-term projects to supplement the lights and art festival scheduled for October. The ArtsWave Fall 2022 Mini-Grant Program offers support for local artists and organizations, and applications are now open. Applicants should know whether they’ve been chosen by Aug. 26. Artists of all disciplines living in […]
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Online trend blamed for damage to Covington resident’s vehicle
Covington resident Brandon Wheeler was headed out the door of his Austinburg home last Friday morning to make an appointment. Wheeler reached into his pocket, pulled out his key fob for his Kia Soul and pressed the unlock door button, but there was no ‘click’ noise. “I clicked the button on my remote to unlock […]
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Here’s when you can engage with officials from Covington, Newport this week
Looking to stay up to date on what’s happening with the city governments in Covington and Newport? Here is a roundup of the meetings open to the public for the week of July 18 to 22. RELATED: When/where Campbell County officials are meeting this week Monday, July 18 The Newport Board of Commissioners is having […]
