Thomas More University’s Biology Field Station, a university research and educational facility along the Ohio River in Campbell County, has received two major grants. The first is a roughly $194,000 grant from the National Science Foundation for research advancement. The second is a $7,500 from the National Wildlife Federation and Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom […]
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Local leaders break ground on new Kenton County Fox Ridge Park
Work on a new park in Kenton County is officially underway. Local leaders broke ground on Kenton County’s new park project Monday morning. Dubbed Fox Ridge Park, the project will eventually see the conversion of the old Fox Run Golf Course in Independence into a 225-acre recreational and natural space. “We have an opportunity here […]
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Historical marker to commemorate trolley stop at St. Therese in Southgate
The smallish gazebo near St. Therese Church in Southgate with the statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary seems nondescript at first. But it’s not. To a committee of St. Therese parishioners, it’s a prominent part of the church’s nearly 100-year history. The church’s Centennial Committee is placing a historical marker at the trolley stop, one of a series of activities planned for the […]
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Newport explores new historic protections for Monmouth Street
Newport is considering a local historic district overlay along Monmouth Street. The Newport Historic Preservation Commission held a town hall on July 29 to gather input from property owners in the affected area. The proposed overlay would cover Monmouth Street from Third Street to 11th Street, along with several adjacent properties that contribute to the […]
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How one Boone County farmer’s gift is helping shape the county’s conservation future
What you need to know The late Earl and Hazel Jones were dedicated farmers and conservationists who left a visible and enduring impact on Boone County’s scenery. Upon Earl’s death in 2014, he donated his sprawling Verona farm to the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Boone County Conservation District. Jones wanted to […]
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Boone County preservation plan aims to safeguard history while guiding future growth
What you need to know From Boone County’s Ohio River valley to its rolling hills, the county is peppered with landmarks and buildings that mark its significance to the region’s history. Boone County contains more than 1,600 historic buildings, nearly 600 archaeological sites, over 225 cemeteries, and more than 100 properties listed on the National […]
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Sunset walking tours come to Roebling Bridge this summer
The Roebling Bridge Society, the nonprofit responsible for maintaining and showcasing the historic bridge, will launch a series of sunset walking tours starting later this summer. “This bridge has connected our two cities for more than 150 years, but most people have never heard its full story,” said Don Jones, a historian and member of […]
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These Covington skaters aim to change attitudes, build community
What you need to know Skateboarders and cops don’t always have the best relationships, even when there aren’t explicit rules against skateboarding on the books. But what if it didn’t have to be that way? A new fellowship of skaters in Covington is trying to carve out designated spaces for skaters around the city, ease […]
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Northern Kentucky Restoration Weekend returns April 25
Northern Kentucky Restoration Weekend will return on Saturday, April 25 in Newport. The free event will showcase historical preservation materials and techniques for interested homeowners. “Our region’s historic homes and neighborhoods are a vital part of what makes Northern Kentucky special,” Kaitlin Bryan, the City of Covington’s manager of historic preservation, said. “This event helps […]
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Chimera return to the top of the Cathedral Basilica in Covington
Restored ornamentations known as chimera are once again atop the parapets of the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption in Covington. They were reinstalled last week, marking the latest in a process of recasting the terra cotta figures throughout the structure. There are 58 figures in all, known collectively as grotesques: 26 on top called chimera […]
