The Elranger City Council voted in an unofficial poll at their meeting this week to support local investment into road improvements and repairs on Stevenson Road following statements from Mayor Jessica Fette. Stevenson Road has had issues in the past with stormwater flooding and turning lane safety, among other safety concerns. Earlier in the week, […]
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Leadership Kentucky class of 2023 celebrates graduation
Leadership Kentucky Class of 2023 graduated on Friday, Dec. 15, including four Northern Kentuckians. Leadership Kentucky joins leaders with various career accomplishments and volunteer activities to gain insight into complex issues facing the state. In a series of seven monthly, three-day sessions held at various locations throughout the state, participants meet with Kentucky leaders and explore the […]
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Golden Tower regains status as senior housing facility
The Housing Authority of Covington announced this week that Golden Tower, one of the authority’s public housing apartment complexes, had regained status as a senior living facility from the federal government. “We got it all squared away,” Housing Authority Executive Director Steve Arlinghaus said. “We’re back to our normal senior status again.” The apartment complex […]
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Kenton County Sheriff’s Office warns against holiday scam calls
Remind friends and family this holiday season that real-life “Scrooge” scammers want money, and they don’t care how or who they hurt to get it. Law enforcement will not call by phone about unpaid fines, missed jury duty, or outstanding warrants, said the Kenton County Sheriff’s Office. Scammers will try to get your holiday […]
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Contractor selected for Frogtown Connector Road sidewalk
Riegler Blacktop will construct the new sidewalk along Boone County’s Frogtown Connector Road. Among the eight bids submitted for the project, Riegler Blacktop was the low responsive bidder at a cost of $321,999.48, Boone County Assistant County Administrator and County Engineer Rob Franxman said. “I will point out that there was one bid below Riegler’s […]
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Final design for 4th Street Bridge selected
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 announced today that it had chosen its final design for the KY 8 Bridge, more commonly known as the 4th Street Bridge, replacement project. The current bridge, built in 1936, connects Covington and Newport across the Licking River. The final design is a four-lane bridge with three arches and […]
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The B-Line holds sweepstakes to celebrate the new year
The B-Line and meetNKY, the regional tourism bureau, will celebrate the new year by hosting their “Toast to 2024” sweepstakes. “Valued at $1,650, this once-in-a-lifetime package offers you the chance to stay and play in Northern Kentucky and grab a smorgasbord of great bourbons from B-Line distilleries,” according to a press release from meetNKY. Winners […]
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Barleycorn’s Brewhouse to host tapping party to support Wilder Fire Department
Barleycorn’s Brewhouse is honoring the history and service of the Wilder Fire Department with the creation of a new beer. Wildfire, an Irish red ale, will be released during an event on Dec. 27 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Barleycorns Brewhouse, located at 402 Licking Pike in the Wilder Fire Department’s former firehouse. The inaugural tapping […]
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Learn about heritage trades with the Enzweiler Building Institute
Enzweiler Building Institute’s Covington branch on Winston Avenue will host a free informational session about its heritage trades program this Thursday, Dec. 21, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Heritage trades refer to trade crafts necessary for restoring and preserving historic buildings, a practice that plays a prominent role in Covington’s culture. “The upcoming class […]
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Alexandria hosts Wreaths Across America
National Wreaths Across America took place locally over the weekend in Alexandria. The event happens nationwide to remember the fallen and honor those who serve with wreath-laying ceremonies. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3205 put on the event, which took place at Alexandria’s Tribute Park.
