The first Campbell County Bale Trail event is happening this fall. Drive the scenic backroads of Campbell County and discover creative hay bale displays crafted by local farms and families. Vote on Facebook for your favorite. Open to all Campbell County residents and producers. Decorate a bale, submit a photo, compete for prizes. Email photos […]
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Covington Independent Schools approved for ‘innovation’ pilot, funding
Covington Independent Schools has been given the green light to access a combined $5 million in public and private funding to back innovative education initiatives at all the district’s schools. But specifics around how the funding will be used and what those efforts will look like within a public school district remain undetermined. During an […]
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Fort Thomas ends Flock camera use ‘effective immediately’
The Fort Thomas Police Department has ended access to the Flock Safety camera platform, effective immediately. Fort Thomas Mayor Andy Ellison addressed the conversation surrounding Flock Cameras in a letter posted to the city’s Facebook page on Aug. 28. Ellison said in the letter that he has heard from residents who support having Flock cameras […]
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Covington OKs sale of city-owned land for senior housing
A purchase agreement of Covington city-owned land for a senior, affordable housing development got a stamp of approval from the Covington Board of Commissioners Tuesday night. The senior development involves a cluster of vacant land in the Lewisburg neighborhood on Western Avenue. The developer is Spire Development out of Columbus, which has already developed both […]
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Get a sneak peek of Elsmere’s new public works building
Elsmere is getting a new public works building. “This is long overdue for the city,” said Mayor Marty Lenhof. The Elsmere City Council unanimously approved the design contract and proposed budget of $6.4 million for the project, intended to house all public works offices and vehicles under one roof at 717 Bedinger St. next to […]
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Downtown Covington to turn into an interactive puzzle hunt
Downtown Covington will soon become a giant puzzle board. Code Crackers Puzzle Hunts is slated to host its first “Urban Adventure Puzzle Hunt,” an interactive team experience that challenges participants to explore the city, uncover hidden clues and solve puzzles together. Unlike a traditional scavenger hunt, the Urban Adventure Puzzle Hunt combines exploration, observation and […]
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Fall arrives early at Graeter’s with the return of harvest pumpkin ice cream
Who says you have to wait for cooler temperatures to enjoy the signature flavor of fall? Graeter’s Ice Cream is bringing back its Harvest Pumpkin Ice Cream early to jumpstart autumn. The ice cream is made with real pumpkin spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, clove and ginger, delivering the warm, sweet flavor of pumpkin pie filling-hold […]
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Ohio Valley Woodcarvers Expo coming to Cold Spring in September
River Valley Wood Carvers, a Greater Cincinnati nonprofit organization that promotes, teaches, and practices the craft of wood carving and wood burning, will host its annual expo in Northern Kentucky. The Ohio Valley Woodcarvers Expo will take place Sept. 26 and 27 at the Cold Spring Elks Lodge facility at 3704 Alexandria Pike. The two-day […]
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Meta settles with Kentucky, other states, including changes for kids’ safety
Social media giant Meta has agreed to settle a multi-state lawsuit for $17.1 billion and make changes to its platforms, Facebook and Instagram, for children’s safety, Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman announced Wednesday morning. Coleman’s office said in a press release that under the terms of the settlement, which is still subject to approval by […]
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A new Dunkin’ Donuts is coming to Crescent Springs
A new Dunkin’ Donuts will open in Crescent Springs on Monday, according to an online announcement from One Holland Group, the company heading up the restaurant’s development. The first 50 guests get a free Dunkin Donuts tumbler! “Your neighborhood Dunkin’ is moving to a brand-new, standalone restaurant beside the shopping center where our former location […]
