The new addition of a splash pad in City Center Park last year has drawn more people to the Wilder facility than the city anticipated this summer. While it was initially designed to be a water feature at a dry park, city officials say it has morphed into a regional waterpark-like attraction. The park, located […]
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New Riff Distilling breaks ground on Northern Kentucky warehouse
New Riff Distilling broke ground on a more than $10 million barrel storage warehouse in Silver Grove expected to create five new jobs for Kentucky residents. “We appreciate the support of state and local leadership for New Riff Distilling and the bourbon industry statewide,” said Ken Lewis, New Riff Distilling founder and CEO. “We are […]
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Ideas for Union ‘main street’ modeled after parks like Summit in Blue Ash
The City of Union is fleshing out the design of its Town Center, the future location of a new city building and downtown Union.
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Fischer Group announces new Grand Communities leadership
The Fischer Group has announced Michael Kady as the new president of its Grand Communities affiliate. Kady replaces Todd Huss, who served as president of Grand Communities for 17 years and is retiring at the end of 2022. “Todd Huss has been a key contributor to our growth and success throughout his tenure,” said Tim […]
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Overnight work to close parts of I-71/75 this week in Boone County
Kentucky Department of Transportation and utility crews will be closing some lanes and at least one ramp of Interstates 71 and 75 in Boone County this week. Each night this week, from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., the entrance ramp from eastbound U.S. 42 to northbound I-71/75 will be closed. The ramp will reopen by […]
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Erlanger still searching for remedy as large trucks damage road they’re not supposed to be on
The city of Erlanger has decided not to close the former Erlanger Road, renamed Sycamore Tree Lane, for now. “We are not closing the road right now,” Mayor Jessica Fette said at the city council meeting last Tuesday night. “But I do want to let you know that in the fall, when they are making […]
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Construction manager hired for $23 million Ludlow schools renovation
The Ludlow Board of Education hired a construction manager for the $23 million renovation of the district’s two schools, Ludlow High School and Mary A. Goetz Elementary. James Codell IV of Codell Construction will manage the project, Superintendent Michael Borchers announced at last week’s board meeting. “Jim is the construction manager on the project at […]
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Boone County to receive funds for high-speed internet at unserved homes
Boone County Fiscal Court received a state grant for $808,832 to support expansion of reliable and affordable high-speed internet access. The overall project cost is $4,880,432, including the required matching funds. This investment will expand access to high-speed internet to 2,130 currently unserved households and businesses in Boone County, a news release said. Governor Andy […]
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Officials eye Empire Drive for new sidewalk
Empire Drive is next on the list for a new sidewalk in Boone County, but the path forward may face a few challenges. Boone County Fiscal Court recently reviewed a proposal to hire Prime AE LLC to provide design services for the sidewalk project at Empire Drive and Empire Connector Drive. County Engineer Rob Franxman […]
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Dayton committee approves development plan for historic building
The Rayme building, an iconic landmark in Dayton that has sat vacant for years, will soon be developed into a mixed-use property. The Dayton Planning and Zoning commission approved stage one development plans at its meeting Thursday. The property along Dayton’s central business district on 6th Avenue was initially built in the 1880s with the intention of […]
