LifeSciKY, a biomedical incubator located at the OneNKY Center in Covington, welcomed its first international tenant on Tuesday. Gov. Andy Beshear and local leaders joined a special ceremony to herald the arrival of Mitsui Chemicals, a Japanese biomedical and chemical manufacturer. The company will be the first international business to establish itself at the incubator. […]
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Tire Discounters opens in Fort Thomas
Cincinnati-based Tire Discounters has opened a new store off I-471 in the Ft. Thomas Plaza. The store, located in the former Michel Tire space, officially opened on Jan. 17. It operates Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., according to listed business hours. The […]
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Pet Supplies Plus opening new store in Latonia
Pet Supplies Plus will open a new 10,000-square-foot store inside the Latonia Commerce Center on Winston Ave. Pet Supplies Plus offers food and supplies for various pets, including dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, fish and other small animals. The Covington store will also feature grooming services, self-serve pet wash stations, curbside pickup and staff assistance for […]
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Airline food company to move into old Covington White Castle plant
What you need to know International airline food producers MarfoFMA will move into the old Covington White Castle distribution plant on Rolling Hills Drive and is expected to bring 78 full-time jobs to the region. Although no official announcements have been made yet, public records indicate that developers and officials have been coordinating to move […]
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Residents celebrate opening of NKY’s first Wawa in Hebron
What you need to know As members of the Boone County Sheriff’s Department and the Hebron Fire Protection District hurled lettuce, tomatoes and bread back and forth in the midst of a heated hoagie-making competition, Boone County Judge/Executive Gary Moore stood between them, assuming the role of Switzerland. “I had to be neutral,” Moore told […]
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Strong’s Brick Oven Pizzeria set to reopen in Newport this March
Following nearly eight months of suspended operations due to a relocation, Strong’s Brick Oven Pizzeria in Newport is set to reopen in its new storefront along Monmouth Street. On Feb. 16, Strong’s announced on Facebook that it plans to open at its new location on 708 Monmouth St. in March, which was previously JerZee’s sports […]
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First medical cannabis dispensary in NKY now open
The first licensed medical cannabis dispensary in Northern Kentucky opened over the weekend. Bluegrass Cannacare, located at 6809 Burlington Pike in Florence, opened its doors to customers for the first time on Saturday, Feb. 7. The dispensary operates out of a former Cricket Wireless store. “As someone who lives in Northern Kentucky and has represented […]
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Erlanger dry cleaner to become Tide Cleaners after acquisition
An Erlanger-based dry cleaner will become a Tide Cleaners after it was acquired by one of the brand’s largest franchise groups. Widmer’s Cleaners, located at 3074 Dixie Hwy, was purchased by Consolidated Cleaners, a Tide Cleaners franchise operator. Although the store is rebranding and renovating, all current staff have been retained, and the company is […]
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From pandemic hobby to Main Street dream: How Luci Smith built Calina’s in Ludlow
What you need to know What began as a hobby for Luci Smith during the pandemic has developed into a full-time passion. Smith, the owner of Calina’s Cafe, Candles, & Collectables at 326 Elm St. in Ludlow, began experimenting with making candles from upcycled containers. She started from scratch and, over time, became confident enough […]
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W3 Financial Group enters Northern Kentucky market
Correction: W3 Financial Group is not merging with financial firm Focus on Success as previously stated. W3 Financial Group, an Akron, Ohio-based wealth management firm, is entering the Northern Kentucky market. W3 announced it would open an office in Fort Mitchell, led by financial planner Mark Miller. In a news release, W3 said the move […]
