The Bellevue board of education listened to a report on upcoming renovations at Bellevue High and Grandview Elementary schools. The gym near the football field is also slated for an upgrade. Architect Ehmet Hayes and Superintendent Robb Smith explained that Grandview will get a new roof and reconfigured entrance to enhance security along with some […]
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Bellevue Church Renovation Progresses but More Funds Needed
The upper scaffolding at the Sacred Heart Church in Bellevue is being dismantled after months of renovation to the historic structure. The Catholic church at the corner of Taylor Avenue and Division Street has been undergoing a restoration with much needed maintenance and repairs to one of Bellevue’s most historic structures. The home of weddings, […]
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Newport, Bellevue Housing Developments Move Forward
Two large housing developments in Campbell County took significant steps forward in recent days as Bellevue city council and Newport city commission approved the issuance of bonds to support them. In Bellevue, council approved the issuance of industrial revenue bonds (IRB) on behalf of Neyer Properties, which is set to construct 74 single-family homes on […]
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Bellevue at 150: Bill Donnermeyer’s Life in Service to the City
The City of Bellevue turns 150 years old in 2020, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, its sesquicentennial celebrations have been postponed for a year. In the meantime, local writer and attorney James Dady is writing some pieces about the city and they will be published at The River City News. This is one in a […]
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Bellevue Board of Education Votes to Refinance Bonds
The Bellevue board of education voted last Monday to reissue district bonds at a lower interest rate through its agreement with the Bellevue Independent Schools Finance Cirporation. The bonds were first issued in 2008 and 2011, and since the interest rates are lower than 3.8 and 4.3 percent, the finance corporation would like to refinance […]
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River City Living: Historic Church in Bellevue Now Home to Condos
The popular Beyond the Curb urban living tours that typically take place twice a year in Northern Kentucky’s river cities, is virtual this year. The Catalytic Fund, which produces the tours and aids in urban development projects, moved to a video tour series this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A condo inside the […]
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Dog Day Care Coming to Bellevue
Nicole and Doug Ladnow are about to embark upon their dream. They plan to open Bellevue Barkhouse, a doggy daycare center, at 339 Union Street in Bellevue, shortly after the new year. “It’s a dream come true,” Ladnow said. “It’s also a dream come early.” Ladnow was planning to retire from the corporate world in […]
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Kent Lofts in Bellevue, Kenton Government Building Honored with Cincinnati Preservation Awards
The Cincinnati Preservation Association honored eleven local projects including two in Northern Kentucky at its annual meeting this month. The awards program was held virtually last Sunday. The Kenton County Government Center won the adaptive reuse award. The county government transformed the former Bavarian Brewery Building in Covington into its new headquarters. The Kent Lofts, […]
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Covington, Bellevue Schools Announce Return to Virtual Learning
Covington and Bellevue independent school districts announced Thursday that they will return to virtual learning due to the spike in COVID-19 cases in Northern Kentucky. The Kentucky School Board Association reported that thirty-three districts across the state are transitioning back to virtual learning because of the soaring case count in the Bluegrass State. Covington Schools […]
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Family Dollar Celebrates Grand Reopening in Bellevue
Family Dollar celebrated its grand reopening in Bellevue last month, with a broader assortment of items available for sale, including for the first time $1 merchandise from Dollar Tree brands. The store also has additional freezers and coolers, and an expanded selection of food, and other items. The national chain also recently celebrated grand reopenings […]