Strawberry chip ice cream will return to Graeter’s in April and May while supplies last. The flavor, made with ripe strawberries and dark chocolate chips, “is celebrating the start of spring,” according to an announcement from the company. The flavor will be available both by the scoop and by the pint at local shop locations, […]
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Campbell County Schools, TradesNKY launch manufacturing initiative
TradesNKY and Campbell County Schools are expanding the hands-on career pathways for PK-12 students with the development of a regional manufacturing pathway known as MAKE. This partnership links classroom learning with real workforce opportunities, guiding students from elementary school through exploration in middle school and hands-on experience, credentialing and technical training in high school, ultimately […]
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Planning Commission supports Edgewood zoning revisions
The Kenton County Planning Commission approved a recommendation to revise Edgewood’s zoning ordinances this week. The revisions will now return to the Edgewood City Council for two public readings and a vote. The proposal aims to refine and streamline the city’s zoning regulations to better align with the county’s broader comprehensive planning. Kenton County Planning […]
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Longtime Kenton County Library director announces retirement
After nearly forty years at the Kenton County Public Library, Dave Schroeder has announced his impending retirement. Schroeder’s career with the Kenton County Library spanned two separate periods: first from 1986 to 1996, and then from 2000 to the present. In 2007, Schroeder was appointed as the library system’s executive director, a position he still […]
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Covington to add temporary parking during 4th St. Bridge closure
The Covington Motor Vehicle Parking Authority will provide additional temporary parking spaces during the 4th Street Bridge closure, specifically along the south side of East 4th Street between Garrard Street and Legacy Way. The bridge connected Newport and Covington over the Licking River. It was demolished in early March. “With the bridge closure, this created a good […]
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Diamond Debbie’s in Newport condemned, ordered to close
The City of Newport has ordered Diamond Debbie’s, a sports bar on Patterson Street, to close and the business to vacate “after determining the property to be a nuisance and a threat to public safety,” according to a city announcement released March 27. “This action follows a sustained pattern of problematic activity associated with the […]
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Photos: No Kings protests in NKY
Nationwide protests against President Donald Trump and the policies of the Trump administration occurred on Saturday, March 28, and Northern Kentucky was no exception. There were two demonstrations in the region, one near the Roebling Bridge in Covington and another along Mall Road in Florence. The Florence demonstration was organized by the Northern Kentucky branch […]
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Covington welcomes new Public Works directors
Covington promoted two of its Public Works veterans to director positions this week. Bill Matteoli officially assumed the title of director of Public Works, and Brad Schwenke assumed the title of assistant director of Public Works after the Board of Commissioners’ approval Tuesday night. “Middle of the night, we often talk about, think about the […]
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Crescent Springs tables vote on road conversions
The Crescent Springs City Council voted to table an ordinance that would have enacted one-way road conversions in Old Crescent Springs this week. The specific affected roads are Audrey Terrace, Euclid Avenue, Estelle Avenue, Jefferson Street, Gibson Place and Enid Avenue. The conversions have been touted as a way to improve safety, address storm water […]
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Marshalls to open in Cold Spring Pointe next month
Marshalls is opening in Cold Spring Pointe on April 9. Join the store at 5435 Alexandria Pike for its grand opening on April 9 from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. After April 9, the store will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. every day. The store offers products from fashion and beauty to […]
