The City of Bellevue and Southbank Partners cut the ribbon on an expansion of Beach Park this week. The expansion comes as the result of the city buying up a tract of land adjacent to the park for about $700,000, according to Mayor Charlie Cleves. The land will not only expand the footprint of the […]
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Your guide to NKY fall festivals, farms and frights
Fall is almost here, and it’s about time to embrace the season by visiting pumpkin patches, farms, haunted houses and fall festivals across the region. From picking pumpkins for jack-o-lanterns to hay rides to sipping on some boozy cider, getting spooked at a haunted house and more, there is plenty to do in NKY this […]
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Kentucky Wool Festival returns next month
Mark your calendar: One of Northern Kentucky’s most beloved fall traditions is right around the corner. The Kentucky Wool Festival returns Oct. 3-5, bringing three “full days of heritage, music, food and family fun to Pendleton County,” per a press release from event organizers. Held beside Kincaid Lake State Park, the festival celebrates the region’s […]
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Cincinnati Off Road Alliance names new executive director
Jason Reser has been named as the new executive director of the Cincinnati Off Road Alliance. The alliance, known as CORA, is a recreational nonprofit that maintains about 115 miles of natural surface trails for bikers, hikers and trail runners throughout both the Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati regions. Reser formerly served as the organization’s […]
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Construction bid accepted for first phase of Eons Adventure Park
Erlanger will start phase one of the highly anticipated Eons Adventure Park project after accepting a bid on Tuesday evening to begin construction. Phase one will include improvements to the intersection at Houston Road and Sycamore Tree Lane, as well as construction of an all-access drive, 36 new parking spaces, storm sewer improvements, a sidewalk, […]
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From a blind date to 81 Years of marriage: Ruth and Vernon Mize’s story
When Vernon Mize asked Ruth Wright to marry him during a short military leave in 1944, neither had much money, but what they did have was a love that would carry them across eight states, four children, and more than eight decades together. Ruth and Vernon Mize, both born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama, in […]
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What should Ludlow do with its new city-owned property?
Ludlow residents shared this week what they would like to see go onto a land parcel along the Ohio River recently purchased by the city. The city council voted to purchase the property, located on Elm Street and spanning approximately five acres, for around $500,000 in June and had asked the community to attend Thursday […]
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‘A labor of love’ handmade happiness at Verona Vineyards Farmers & Artisan Market
What you need to know The Verona Vineyards Farmers & Artisan Market was established in 2023 and has been providing a home for makers and growers ever since. Event coordinator Alison Gambrel started the market. A candelmaker herself, she is involved with the farmers and artisans market scene locally. Gambrel said that before COVID, Verona […]
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Union breaks ground on new town square
What you need to know The City of Union broke ground on its new city square and park Tuesday morning. “This is more than a construction project,” said Union Mayor Larry Solomon. “It’s a realization of a long-time vision, a central gathering place, a true town center that reflects the heart and soul of the […]
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Covington Farmers Market debuts on Washington Street
What you need to know The Covington Farmers Market made its first appearance on Washington Street, right in time for National Farmers Market Week. Over a dozen vendors from Northern Kentucky and beyond lined both sides of Washington Street, offering fresh produce, meat, honey, spice rubs, crafts and more. The city temporarily closed the street, […]
