This story has been updated to reflect corrections of errors made in the initial press release and to clarify the context of one of the projects. Duke Energy announced this year’s recipients of its annual Urban Revitalization grants, and the recipients include two downtown Covington buildings that were previously slated to be part of Gateway […]
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City Shoots Down 72-Unit Ludlow Yards Development
Of the Northern Kentucky riverfront cities of Covington, Newport, Bellevue, Dayton, and Ludlow, only one is without one or more major apartment projects underway. After a unanimous vote by the city council, Ludlow will remain the sole river city without such a project, with public mood and the vote of council indicating that something better […]
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Chilly Reception for Ludlow Yards Project
The Ludlow Yards project planned for Elm Street at the gateway of the city was met with a chilly reception at a public meeting Thursday. For the first time, the public and members of the city government saw renderings and heard plans for the development that aims to bring more than 70 market-rate apartment units, […]
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Bromley Decides to Move Forward on New Entrance Signs, Turns to PDS for Building Inspection
The City of Bromley decided to use Planning & Development Services of Kenton County for its code enforcement, building inspection, and course zoning. Previously, the city had used a part-time employee and when that person resigned last fall, council made an offer to a new employee soon after. But now, the city is set to […]
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Ludlow to Create Historic Preservation Overlay Zone
The City of Ludlow is ramping up its efforts to preserve its historic building stock and to create clear guidelines for property owners and businesses. At Thursday night’s city council meeting, a change to the urban design review committee was approved, making it an official city board. Patrick Snadon, a member of the committee and […]
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School Board Approves Ludlow Fireworks Show
A fireworks show is planned in Ludlow at the high school stadium on Saturday, August 25. The event is dubbed the Rivertown Get Down. Mayor Ken Wynn spoke to the Ludlow Board of Education on behalf of the Ludlow Civic Club last week in preparation for the show. Wynn asked for permission to begin the […]
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Former Kenton Sheriff, Ludlow Mayor Recognized as County Pioneer Award Winner
He served as Kenton County Sheriff and Circuit Court Clerk in the 1970s and as mayor of Ludlow from 2002 to 2010. Ed Schroeder was honored on Tuesday night at the Kenton County Fiscal Court meeting for his long life of service in the community. He was presented with a proclamation from Judge/Executive Kris Knochelmann. […]
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Ludlow Superintendent Explains to Board New Changes in Policy Mandated by State
Ludlow Independent Schools Superintendent Michael Borchers waved a pile of papers that he said represented changes to board policies as required by the Commonwealth of Kentucky. He noted the changes that would be of most interest to the members of the Board of Education at Thursday night’s meeting. Some changes are simple and others are […]
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Park Hills Chooses Ft. Wright Over Covington, Ludlow for Ambulance Services
The City of Park Hills will continue to use Ft. Wright for its advanced and basic life support services. At Monday night’s special council meeting, Fire Chief John Rigney recommended continuing with Ft. Wright rather than its other neighboring departments in Ludlow and Covington. Ft. Wright’s new contract was $21,000 higher than the year before, […]
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Ludlow K9 Had Suspect in Grips When He Fled to Ohio River, Disappeared
A man wanted on rape and other charges was in the grips of a Ludlow Police K9 when he fled to the Ohio River, and disappeared. Robert Kasee, 34, was wanted on charges by Cincinnati Police. He had been spotted in Villa Hills, but when officers from that city’s police department attempted to arrest him, […]
