Covington’s Mainspring Wellness wants to make therapy and mental health treatment less intimidating. Established in 2014 by Chris Morandi and Matt Arnzen, Mainspring Wellness transitioned from focusing mainly on court-ordered treatments to becoming a comprehensive private practice. Morandi said he focuses on curating an inviting office environment that enhances the patient’s experience. In a discussion […]
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Ovation is open: development celebrates new milestones
Ovation is open—that’s the message conveyed by Newport officials and leaders in the Northern Kentucky business community on Wednesday as they stood on the plaza of the recently opened Homewood Suites hotel. The large-scale mixed-use development, spearheaded by Covington-based real estate developer Corporex, aims to transform 25 acres along the Newport riverfront. The project kicked […]
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Boone County officials review proposed budget ahead of fiscal year 2025-2026
Boone County officials are evaluating the county’s proposed budget plan for the upcoming 2025-2025 fiscal year, which begins on July 1. At a fiscal court caucus meeting on April 23, Boone County Administrator Matthew Webster showcased the county’s preliminary budgetary initiatives, which included increasing county staff. Webster collaborated with newly appointed Treasurer Lisa Goetz when […]
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Dayton’s Avenue Pharmacy to close after over two decades
Dayton’s Avenue Pharmacy is permanently closing after over 20 years in business. Located at 201 6th Avenue in Dayton, Avenue Pharmacy will close for good on May 6. The business started in 2002. All prescription files are being transferred to the pharmacy inside the Bellevue Kroger. Avenue Pharmacy announced its closure in a Facebook post […]
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Faithful in Covington commemorate Pope Francis with Requiem Mass
Priests and parishioners honored the life of the late Pope Francis at Covington’s Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption on Saturday. Pope Francis, who died on April 21, was elected to the papacy in 2013 and held the position for nearly 12 years. Francis served as the first Jesuit pope, in addition to being the first […]
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Newport Drug Center announces impending closure
An independently owned community pharmacy in Newport is permanently shutting its doors. Newport Drug Center, located at 39 W. 10th St., is closing on May 5, according to a Facebook post on the business’s page. Additionally, all outstanding prescriptions and refills are being transferred to the pharmacy inside the Newport Kroger. The post cited Pharmacy […]
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Which roads will Kenton County repair next?
Kenton County is evaluating what roads could receive money for needed repairs from the state of Kentucky’s Rural and Secondary Roads program. Each year, counties, incorporated cities and unincorporated urban places are given county and municipal road aid for the construction, reconstruction and maintenance of county roads and city streets. Typically, a Rural and Municipal […]
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Boone County debates zoning changes to address growing truck parking demands
Truck staging and truck parking have been on the minds of the Boone County Fiscal Court throughout the month of April. Specifically, the court has confronted questions about how to solve the county’s truck parking issue, which stems from its burgeoning logistics sector generated by cargo movement along Interstate-75 and the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. […]
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Music, cuisine and culture: What is America’s River Roots Festival?
America’s River Roots Festival is not only a celebration of the country’s 250th anniversary, but also of the Ohio River Valley and its food, music and culture. Organizers want the festival to honor America’s river cities’ crucial role in the country’s history. They plan to make it one of the largest cultural events in Greater […]
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Take a look at Covington’s OneNKY Center as it reaches 70% completion
The Northern Kentucky Port Authority announced that construction on Covington’s OneNKY Center is 70% complete. The OneNKY Center is located at 209 Greenup St. in Covington at the foot of the historic John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge. Construction on the outside of the 47,000 square foot Class A office building is essentially complete, with the […]