The City of Covington has allocated an additional $33,600 for the rehabilitation of the historic Duveneck House, which was discovered to have more damage than initially thought.
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Dayton Heritage Museum looks toward reopening this year
The Dayton Heritage Museum is seeking community support as it works to reopen after it closing last year for major repairs. Members of the museum’s board, Tina Neyer and Laura Moeller, shared updates on the museum’s renovations at Tuesday’s Dayton City Council meeting. “We just want to share where we are with the museum, some […]
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Bald eagles in NKY? Winter brings new sightings
Three Edgewood neighbors spotted two bald eagles perched on trees over Doe Run Lake in Erlanger.
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Covington seeks $300K in federal funds for Duveneck House rehab
The City of Covington is seeking $300,000 in federal grant money to fund the rehabilitation of the Duveneck House, a historic home belonging to Frank Duveneck, a famous artist, sculptor and teacher, after it was deemed a “blighted building” by the city.
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Erlanger’s Railroad Depot Museum reopens after renovations
The Railroad Depot Museum in Erlanger has reopened after renovations, featuring a ribbon cutting, snacks, and activities, and will be open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
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Documentary to explore the rich history of Newport Barracks site
A documentary is being made about the Newport Barracks site, which has a layered history as a war camp during the War of 1812, an outpost during the Mexican-American War and the Civil War, and a key location in westward expansion, featuring reenactments and interviews with historians.
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Thanksgiving in NKY: Historic photos through the years
Happy Thanksgiving, Northern Kentucky! To celebrate, we thought we’d take a look at Thanksgiving in the region through the years. These historic photos provide a look into how our community has celebrated this holiday. From gathering around the table with good food and good company to Thanksgiving plays put on at school to volunteering, Black […]
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Downtown Independence designated as National Historic District
Mayor Chris Reinersman has announced that downtown Independence has been declared a National Historic District, allowing property owners and businesses to take advantage of tax credits related to historical preservation and renovation.
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Ludlow Heritage Museum needs help restoring historic storehouse
The Ludlow Heritage Museum is raising funds to restore a historic nineteenth century storehouse and move its operations and exhibitions into the building, with the goal of creating a regional destination for tourism and education.
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NKY nonprofit seeks to protect 350 acres of Ohio River shoreline
The Boone Conservancy is seeking to raise $4 million to preserve over 350 acres of Ohio River shoreline in Boone County, creating the Ohio River Conservation Area to protect and restore natural and historical resources and increase outdoor recreation opportunities.
