The Kenton County Planning Commission approved a public facility review on Thursday for a plan to demolish and renovate portions of Lloyd Memorial High School in the Erlanger-Elsmere Independent Public School District. “It’s time for that building,” said Kenton County Planning Commission Chair Brian Dunham, remarking on the building’s antiquated infrastructure. Although the facility review […]
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Covington to demolish blighted properties in Eastside, Austinburg
The City of Covington is set to demolish two blighted properties, one in the Eastside neighborhood and the other in Austinburg, due to their deteriorating structures and lack of tax payments by their respective owners.
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Demolition progresses at former IRS site in Covington
O’Rourke Wrecking has made significant progress in the demolition of the former IRS building, where the Covington Central Riverfront development will soon call home. Large piles of concrete debris, old rebar and other metals are neatly stacked throughout the 23-acre site. Demolition crews will continue to organize the piles until they are ready to transport […]
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O’Rourke releases demolition schedule for former IRS site in Covington
A “groundbreaking” next step has taken place for demolition of the former IRS site in Covington. Cincinnati-based firm O’Rourke Wrecking has announced their schedule for their demolition of the IRS building. Jeff Sizemore, project manager for O’Rourke, laid out the demolition schedule Thursday at a meeting with the city of Covington. “We’re super thankful and […]
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Fort Thomas Resident Joe Schwerling Is Selling Several of His Properties
Joe Schwerling recently sold one of his many properties to the Haas brothers, and plans to sell two more in the next few years. Meet Joe Schwerling. He attends almost every single Fort Thomas city council meeting. He calls Duke to tell them when street lights are out. He loves the color orange. And he’s […]
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Ruth Moyer Demolishes Back Building – PICTURES
Ruth Moyer Elementary demolished the back part of the building over Spring Break, April 2016. PHOTO: Amy Hills. FTM file. While Fort Thomas Independent Schools were on spring break last week, demolition of the back part of Ruth Moyer continued in earnest. The project, which includes gutting and renovating the original structure but leaving the […]
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Woodfill Being Demolished at 8AM Wednesday
With the nice new wing nearly completed that runs perpendicular to Fort Thomas Ave it is time to make way for the wing that runs paralell to the Avenue. The demolition of these remaining buildings (originally built in 1922 and 1950’s) will occur in the morning to make way for the construction of the rest […]