The City of Union has appointed a new community representative to its Economic Development Committee, replacing a former member who relocated outside the city limits. Union Mayor Larry Solomon swore in Joel Senger, a construction manager at the Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati, during a commission meeting on Monday, Aug. 17. The committee consists […]
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A smile, a jump shot, a legacy: remembering Zach Mertens
The visitation for Burlington’s Zach Mertens was held Tuesday. The one-time Bellevue High School sports standout passed away unexpectedly on August 10. Mertens, a 2025 Bellevue graduate, had recently celebrated his 20th birthday in June. Authorities said he fell from the top of South Falls at Silver Falls State Park in Oregon, about 50 miles […]
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Southgate to spend more than expected to fix community center parking lot
The City of Southgate will spend more than expected to fix the parking lot at the Community Center at 301 Walnut St. At its Aug. 19 meeting, City Council accepted a bid from Riegler Blacktop of Florence for $231,414.20. City Engineer Jim Shumate said the project called for reconstructing the back half of the lot, […]
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Carnegie announces new fund for artists in NKY, Cincinnati
The Carnegie announced the launch of “The Passage Fund,” a new initiative supporting experimental projects, emerging voices and cross-disciplinary collaboration across Cincinnati and Kentucky. The Passage Fund will distribute $60,000 annually to visual artists living in Cincinnati and Kentucky. Artists can apply for support to develop new projects and move ideas from early development into […]
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Try some of the city’s best margs at Margarita Madness this Friday
It’s hard to think of too many better ways to spend your early Friday evening than standing outside sipping margaritas. That’s exactly what you’ll find at Margarita Madness this Friday, where CityBeat will take over the Purple People Bridge to serve you margs from your favorite bars and restaurants in the Greater Cincinnati area in […]
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Covington mulls two new workforce, senior housing developments
The City of Covington will vote next week on selling multiple city-owned properties to develop two different affordable housing projects. These projects include a 50-unit senior affordable housing development and a 60-unit workforce housing development. The sale of the properties are contingent on developers getting low-income housing tax credits, meaning the deals won’t happen if […]
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Union recognizes Constitution Week with city proclamation
The City of Union has designated Sept. 17 through 23 as Constitution Week, honoring the 233rd anniversary of the drafting of the U.S. Constitution. During a commission meeting on Monday, Aug. 17, Union Mayor Larry Solomon read a proclamation encouraging residents and city officials to reflect on the rights and responsibilities bestowed by the U.S. […]
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Community Voices: Four steps to get your retail business holiday-ready
This Community Voices column is written by Jill Morenz, the CEO of Aviatra Accelerators in Covington. For many retailers, there are seasonal shifts in sales and consumer behavior throughout the year with the fourth quarter being one of the busiest – and most important – times of the year. Halloween, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas and other […]
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Elsmere accepts bid for Garvey Avenue sidewalk improvements
The Elsmere City Council OK’ed a bid for a roughly five-block sidewalk resurfacing project on Garvey Avenue Tuesday night. The work will run from the intersection of Shaw Avenue and Garvey Avenue to the intersection of Florence Court and Garvey Avenue. The project is unrelated to the Garvey Avenue Bridge, which recently had its weight […]
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Beechwood proposes tax changes, revenue increase
Property owners within the Beechwood Independent Schools district may see changes to their property tax rates. The goal is to generate more local revenue for teacher salaries, which rank among the lowest in the region. Beechwood’s board of education voted to propose new rates at an Aug. 17 regular meeting. Under new state rules, districts […]
