The race for Bromley city council was decided by one vote in final unofficial results released Tuesday by Kenton County Clerk Gabrielle Summe, one week after polls closed in Kentucky. Due to the pandemic, more people than usual voted absentee or by mail, and the state allowed for extra days for ballots to be received. […]
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River City Living: “Storybook Cottage” in Ludlow
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. An 1859 cottage in […]
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Entertainment District, New Housing Development Planned in Ludlow
An “entertainment district” – which will allow for open containers of alcoholic beverages to be carried outdoors within the designated area – is coming to Ludlow’s central business district along Elm Street between Kenner and Carneal Streets. Mayor Josh Boone says that beverages would be sold in plastic cups approved by the city, and Ludlow’s […]
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School Board Recaps: Ludlow, Dayton, Bellevue, Newport
RCN contributor Patricia A. Scheyer covers Northern Kentucky’s urban school district. The following information is from recent boards of education meetings in Ludlow, Newport, Bellevue, and Dayton. Ludlow Ludlow High School Principal Travis Caudill and Mary A. Goetz Elementary Principal Jason Steffen told the board of education that more parents are changing their minds […]
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Ludlow’s Tax Rate Debated as Council Considers Two Options
Ludlow city council had a discussion over whether or not to raise taxes Thursday evening as the city did a first reading of an ordinance laying out the fiscal plan. Councilman Steve Chapman Sr. said that Ludlow’s property taxes are already too high, while Scott Smith, who serves as police chief and interim city administrator, said […]
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River City Living: Artsy Studio in Ludlow
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. An artsy studio in Ludlow […]
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Ludlow Schools Prepare for Delayed Reopening
Ludlow Independent Schools hopes to have students in their classrooms on September 28, Superintendent Michael Borchers said during Thursday’s board of education meeting. On Wednesday, families will be invited to their own “Pantherfest” to pick up pre-programmed laptops so that virtual schooling can commence. Each student will visit his or her classroom and learn how […]
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Ludlow Honors K9 Officer Who Died Recently
The City of Ludlow honored its K9 officer Oakley, who died recently. Mayor Josh Boone presented a flag to Police Lieutenant Bart Beck in Oakley’s memory. “We’re all very appreciative of Officer Oakley’s service to our community,” Boone said. Ludlow Police Chief and interim city administrator Scott Smith noted that there is significant work […]
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$24.2 Million Improvement Project Planned at Bromley Pump Station
Sanitation District 1 announced Wednesday that it plans to upgrade the wastewater pump station at Bromley, and to build a parallel pump station and nearby diversion structure. The utility said that the plans address critical maintenance needs by increasing system capacity and cutting sewer overflow mitigation costs. The Bromley facility, along the Ohio River, has […]
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Ludlow Schools Announce Reopening Plans with Morning, Afternoon Schedules
Ludlow Independent Schools released its reopening plan on Wednesday. The plan allows for a pair of options, and leaves control in parents’ hands, depending on how safe they feel returning their children to the classroom as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact Kentucky. Parents need to choose by July 31, however. The first option allows […]