Ken and Mary Lucas have been named the grand marshals of the Union Celebrates America parade.
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Dayton names Juneteenth a city holiday
The City of Dayton is officially recognizing Juneteenth (June 19) as a city holiday. Juneteenth is an important day in American history, commemorating June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, landed in Galveston, Texas, with news that the Civil War had ended and that all slaves were to be freed […]
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Covington’s new economic development branding displayed outside IRS demolition site
Banners sporting Covington’s new economic development branding are now hanging on the fence surrounding the IRS building demolition site in Covington. This is one of the first times that Covington’s new economic development branding has been prominently displayed in public. City employees hung the banners at the 23-acre Central Riverfront Development site. The branding displayed […]
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Cool off in these Covington pools as heat index reaches 110 degrees
With the Tri-State approaching a heat index Tuesday of 110 degrees, families can cool off at the Olympic-sized pool at Randolph Park in Eastside Tuesday. The Latonia Water Park/Splash Pad is also open. Thanks to an 11th hour hiring blitz, Covington avoided lifeguard crisis and staggered pool openings in the city while lifeguards were being […]
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City of Dayton may soon be smoke-free
The City of Dayton could be smoke-free in the near future. At the next city council meeting on July 19, there will be a first reading of a proposed ordinance regulating smoking in the Campbell County city. Dayton City Administrator Jay Fossett said that currently it is up to each business to make a decision […]
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NKY Chamber of Commerce honors NKU president with Community Award
Northern Kentucky University President Ashish Vaidya received the NKY Community Award Tuesday from the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce. The award is presented by the Chamber to individuals, businesses, or organizations throughout the Northern Kentucky metro that have made a positive difference in the community. Vaidya has been president at NKU since 2018. “Since being […]
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Cold Spring woman battling breast cancer hits $103,000 Ky. Lottery jackpot
A Cold Spring woman had a very good weekend during a period in her life that has been challenging. The Kentucky Lottery announced Tuesday that the woman, who asked to remain anonymous, was in disbelief after winning more than $103,000 in the lottery’s Instant Play game online. The lucky event followed a recent diagnosis of […]
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Ludlow Memorial Park reopens after months-long closure and ‘ongoing battle’ to keep people out
Memorial Park in Ludlow reopened Memorial Day weekend after it was closed in October 2021 to undergo renovations. After two years of planning on top of seven months of work, the park officially reopened with a new baseball field, playground equipment, fresh concrete, concessions, and bathrooms. In May, a grand opening was held for the […]
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Covington Police host reading event with kids in City Heights
Children at City Heights in Covington were treated to free books, popsicles and a photo booth on Thursday evening by Read Ready Covington. Covington Police Officer Rachel White, who organized the event, said Ready to Read with Covington PD is a way for the Covington Police to connect with the community, build relationships and provide […]
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Erlanger boy helps raise $7,500 for cancer research
A 6-year-old in Erlanger helped raised nearly $7,500 for cancer research by riding his bike.