Thousands of Mountain Dew fans have signed a Change.org petition to keep their favorite drink at their favorite restaurant after Skyline announced a switch to Coca-Cola products, and “The Office” star Brian Baumgarter has promised a free drink for fans later this week.
Category: Preservation
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Planning commission approval moves Buena Vista Historic District closer to finalization
The Buena Vista Historic District passed the Newport Planning and Zoning Commission, leaving one more stop–approval by the Newport City Commission.
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Dayton adds historic preservation guidelines to zoning code, updates penalties
In February, the Dayton Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the city’s historic preservation guidelines and recommended they be included in its zoning code of ordinances. At its meeting Tuesday, city council voted to approve an ordinance based on the recommendations from planning and zoning. The city also approved a second ordinance updating penalties for violations […]
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Buena Vista Neighborhood clears Newport Historic Preservation Commission again
Newport’s Buena Vista Neighborhood was approved for a local historic district designation by the Newport Historic Preservation Commission after a nearly three-hour long and, at times, heated discussion. The item now has to pass the planning and zoning and city commissions.
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Lincoln-Grant School legacy showcased at Holmes Middle School
A display of historical memorabilia related to the Lincoln-Grant School is open for public viewing at Holmes Middle School in Covington, Kentucky, honoring the heritage of the schools and bringing awareness to their history.
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Covington sues to preserve Duveneck’s historic home
The city of Covington has petitioned the court to act as a conservator for the Duveneck House, which the city said is in a “deplorable state of repair.”
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Newport seeks public input on Buena Vista Historic District creation
The city of Newport is seeking public input on the creation of the Buena Vista Local Historic Overlay District and the updated Newport Historic District Design Review Guidelines, with a public hearing tentatively scheduled for February 28th.
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Rescuing a dying art: Enzweiler Institute offers heritage trade courses
Prospective students interested in heritage trade crafts came out to the Latonia branch of the Enzweiler Building Institute last month to learn about the school’s upcoming historic preservation courses. “There’s always a career in it,” said Peter Grady, a business owner and historic preservation specialist who teaches the historic building systems course. “It’s a burgeoning […]
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Inside LINK: A Primer for Understanding Baby Boomers
Rick Robinson is a local author who has written a book based on life in Northern Kentucky in 1968 and what we can learn now. Every month this year, LINK has regularly published excerpts from the book in the LINK Reader, as well as online. The book is described as “a small-town deep-dive into one […]
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Learn about heritage trades with the Enzweiler Building Institute
Enzweiler Building Institute’s Covington branch on Winston Avenue will host a free informational session about its heritage trades program this Thursday, Dec. 21, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Heritage trades refer to trade crafts necessary for restoring and preserving historic buildings, a practice that plays a prominent role in Covington’s culture. “The upcoming class […]
