More than a dozen Edgewood residents and an attorney expressed frustration about the pace of the restoration project on Dudley Road. Edgewood public works director Rick Lunnemann said that he believes the project will be finished by the second week of October, if the weather cooperates. Resident Bill Yung said that he is concerned that […]
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Ground Breaks on New 74-Home Development in Bellevue
Ground is now broken on the $35 million residential project Reserve at Bellevue on Covert Run, a development that will feature 74 urban-style homes. Prices for homes are anticipated to be between $300,000-700,000. The development is located on the site of a former mobile home park. Many of the homes will have views of the […]
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PDS Lowers Tax Rate to Lowest Since 2004-05
Planning & Development Services of Kenton County (PDS) lowered its county-wide property tax rate to its lowest level in nearly two decades, and cut nearly 20 percent from its annual budget. The PDS Management Board last week approved reducing the real property tax rate from 0.0268 to 0.0225 per $100 valuation for the 2021-22 fiscal […]
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Two New Historical Markers to Celebrate 3L Highway, Ancient Civilizations
Two new historical markers are coming to Kenton County sites, the Kenton County Historical Society announced. A ceremony is planned for both locations on Sunday, September 26. One marker will be placed at the intersection of Old Madison Pike and Madison Pike (KY 17) about a quarter mile south of the Waffle House in Ft. […]
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Hands Pike Project to See Blasting Operations Start
Work to improve the alignment and safety of Hands Pike in South Covington picks up next week with blasting operations. Daily blasting is planned to begin on Monday, September 20 and happen through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A warning siren will sound five minutes and one minute before any blast, the Kentucky Transportation […]
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Lane Closures Coming to I-471 Thursday and Friday
Double lane closures are planned for Interstate 471 on Thursday and Friday. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet – District 6 Office said that work crews will be conducting a bridge inspection on the Highland Avenue Bridge over I-471. The lane closures will be needed from I-275 northbound towards the Grand Ave. exit on I-471. On Thursday, […]
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I-471 Lane Closures Scheduled for I-275 Ramp Inspection
KYTC District 6 crews will be conducting bridge inspection on the I -275 Eastbound flyover ramp to I-471 northbound. A double lane closure on I-471 will be needed from U.S. 27 in Highland Heights northbound toward Southgate. 14 N. Grand Ave. On Thursday, Sept. 16, crews will have the left two lanes closed on I-471 […]
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Part of Stevenson Road to Close Thursday for Railway Repair
Part of Stevenson Road in Erlanger will be closed for several hours on Thursday to allow for repairs on the railway crossing. The railroad crosses Stevenson (KY 236) near where the road intersects with Dixie Highway. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet – District 6 Office said that the road will be closed to through-traffic on Thursday […]
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Significant Contributions Announced in Purple People Bridge Repair Effort
The effort to repair the Purple People Bridge received significant contributions, it was announced on Monday. The Covington-based Devou Good Foundation is donating $154,000 while the John and Sue Topits Foundation announced a $100,000 matching grant towards the bridge repair project. The Purple People Bridge, which spans the Ohio River between Newport and Covington, is […]
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Purple People Bridge Receives Major Donations for Repairs
The effort to repair the pedestrian Purple People Bridge has received a major boost with the announcement of two major grants for the project. The Devou Good Foundation of Covington has announced a grant of up $154,000 to help fund the short-term repair of the bridge and a portion of the long-term repair. The […]
