William Donnermeyer, who will turn 100 this year, served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and later served as a state representative for Northern Kentucky’s District 68, where he was known for his playful nature and commitment to honesty and fairness.
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Covington joins Newport in rethinking bike infrastructure
Covington has approved a bike transit plan from Tri-State Trails, which includes making a dedicated line item for bike infrastructure in the city budget, expanding the public bike share program, and creating dedicated detours for cyclists.
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Dog wash in Alexandria offers self-service grooming for your furry friends
Central Pawk Dog Wash, a self-service kiosk offering dog washes for $15, is owned by veterans Mitchell Leigh and David Hiser.
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Covington to vote on cycling infrastructure expansion plan
Covington is set to vote on a plan to expand and connect cycling infrastructure in Covington and Newport next week, following Newport’s approval of their end of the plan this week.
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Pickleball courts coming to Pioneer Park in Covington
Kenton County Fiscal Court has approved a bid from Riegler Blacktop to redesign the tennis courts at Pioneer Park in Covington to include several pickleball courts, basketball court renovations and fencing replacements, with an estimated cost of $324,000 and a projected completion date of Q2 2025.
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Serendipity antique shop in Alexandria offers a glimpse into the past
Serendipity antique shop in Alexandria, owned by Lori and Jack Walters, offers a wide range of antiques and home décor, as well as local vendor products, and has become a popular destination for collectors and locals alike.
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City of Florence’s master parks plan open house concludes on Aug. 31
The City of Florence is seeking public feedback on a master parks plan that aims to improve six of the city’s parks, with a virtual open house concluding on August 31.
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New Riff Distilling wins multiple medals at New Orleans Spirits Competition
Newport-based New Riff Distilling took home multiple medals at the annual New Orleans Spirits Competition. The competition judges spirits and other beverages from distributors worldwide. Each spirit was blind taste-tested and then judged by a panel of industry experts. Awards were presented at the Tales of the Cocktail conference, which took place from July 21 […]
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Early plans for massive park project showcased to Erlanger residents
The City of Erlanger presented early plans for a massive park and road improvement project in and around the Cherry Hill neighborhood, which aims to create a hub for recreation and other community activities, reduce semi-truck traffic, and create a network of mountain biking and walking trails.
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Ohio River Paddlefest kicks off with serene ‘Sunrise Paddle’
This year’s Ohio River Paddlefest is Saturday and to kick off the event, paddlers took to the river for the annual “Sunrise Paddle.” After launching from Covington Wednesday morning, paddlers participated in a chill morning ride around the river. Our contributor, Joe Simon, was there to capture the peaceful event, click through to see everything […]