The City of Florence may be getting some new public art and amenities. City Administrator Joshua Hunt briefed the Florence City Council at its Aug. 26 regular business meeting on a proposed new mural by artist Christian Dallas. The proposed mural will be installed on the side of the Stringtown Bar & Grill at 255 […]
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William ‘Bill’ Donnermeyer, longtime Kentucky lawmaker, dies at 100
Longtime Kentucky State Rep. William Irvin Donnermeyer Sr., known as “Bill,” died on Aug. 25 at age 100. Donnermeyer died at Carmel Manor Nursing Home in Fort Thomas. He was a former Bellevue City Council member and was elected as a Kentucky state representative, where he represented the 68th District in 1969, a position he served in […]
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City, county approve financing deal for 125-unit residential complex in Covington
A financing deal and tax abatement was approved Tuesday night for Covington’s Bavarian Flats project, a $27 million apartment complex that will sit atop the Kenton County Government Center parking garage. Both the Covington City Commission and the Kenton County Fiscal Court discussed the project in their meetings this week, approving a PILOT program, or […]
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Kentucky Poet Laureate to speak at NKU next month
A Kentucky Poet Laureate is slated to speak at Northern Kentucky University’s Frank Steely Library in late September. Crystal Wilkinson will speak at Steely Library on Sept. 30 at 6:30 p.m. Wilkinson is the author of “Praisesong for the Kitchen Ghosts,” a culinary memoir that reflects on the familial history and unique recipes of Black […]
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Baby resource fair helps parents navigate first-year challenges
From finding safe childcare and reliable healthcare to making sure a car seat is installed correctly, parents learn a lot in the first year of a child’s life. The Kenton County Public Library is bringing local experts together to help families find answers in one place. The Baby Resource Fair will be held on Aug. […]
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Corporex sells CirclePort property for retail, dining development
Covington-based real estate developer Corporex has finalized the sale of nearly three acres of land at CirclePort. Corporex sold the 2.77 acres in Boone County to Inderjeet Mann, LLC, for $1.59 million on Aug. 1, according to a press release from the firm. The property, located near Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, was recently rezoned from […]
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MAMMOTH Music & Arts Festival announces headliners
MAMMOTH Music & Arts Festival announces headlining artists Fishbone and Cowboy Mouth for the multi-stage and multi-genre day-long festival. These artists join Nashville’s Hogslop String Band, Kentucky’s Nat Myers and Cincinnati’s Electric Citizen, plus over thirty local, national, regional and international touring musicians for the second year of the festival in Newport. “We are very […]
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Thomas More launches master of science in nursing
Thomas More University announced the launch of its Master of Science in Nursing program. The program is designed to “provide aspiring nurse leaders with the advanced knowledge and skills necessary to advance their careers,” per a release from Thomas More. The fully online program offers two concentrations, nurse executive and healthcare informatics. “Nurses are on the frontlines of our […]
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‘No Knock’ list launched in Fort Mitchell to deter solicitors
Fort Mitchell is revamping their process regulating door-to-door solicitors. Residents can contact the city to be placed on the “No Knock” list, which registered solicitors within the city are expected to respect. “We’re not targeting the kid down the street who wants to cut your grass,” Fort Mitchell Mayor Jude Hehman said. “We’re worried about […]
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NKY health care fair expected to draw hundreds of students
The North Central Area Health Education Center will host its annual job fair at Northern Kentucky University in September. The event, which showcases various health care employers in the region and teaches students about careers in health care, drew 773 students from 27 local high schools last year. The center is one of eight regional […]