Ludlow Mayor Chris Wright released the first of his From the Desk of Mayor Wright quarterly newsletters this month. Wright hopes to use the newsletter keep citizens abreast of important projects and happenings. “When I made the decision to run for Mayor of Ludlow, one of the natural first steps was to begin to develop […]
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Ludlow Independent Schools seek new board of education member
The Ludlow Independent Schools Board of Education is seeking someone to fill an open spot on the district’s school board. The applicant would fill the spot left by Amy Hayden, who has served on the board since January 2011. The board voted to accept Hayden’s resignation at the regular board of education meeting on Thursday […]
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Short-term rentals working out so far in Ludlow
Short-term rentals are alive and well in Ludlow. Since 2021, the city has incorporated the unique rental type into the fabric of Ludlow life. There are about 29 currently active short term rentals and Ludlow is open to growth, according to mayor Chris Wright. Short term rentals are often rented through apps like Airbnb and […]
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Ludlow seeks full-time police clerk
The City of Ludlow is looking to fill an open position for a full-time clerk with the city’s police department, per a recent announcement on the city’s website. Police clerks are responsible for handling much of the administrative work within the department. They’re also responsible for communicating with the public, answering phone calls and other […]
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To chicken or not to chicken? Ludlow asks
Urban chickens were a hot topic at Thursday’s Ludlow City Council caucus meeting, where a resident had previously requested a discussion on the issue. Police Chief Scott Smith read a plethora of points to ponder before such a legalization should come home to roost. First and foremost, there can’t be loose chickens running amok on […]
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NKY HS hoops postseason roundup: Villa tops Ludlow in 34th
Boys 34th District Tournament (at St. Henry) Monday: Villa Madonna 59, Ludlow 56 The Vikings got a defensive stand late as they avenged two regular season losses to the Panthers in advancing to Wednesday’s 34th District Tournament semifinals to face Lloyd Memorial. Henry Thole led Villa with 38 points and 14 rebounds, making 16-of-25 shots […]
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Grab Coffee with Ludlow’s Mayor Thursday Night
This Thursday, just like every third Thursday of each month, Ludlow Mayor Chris Wright will host an informal get-together at Ludlow Coffee on Elm Street from 6-7 p.m. Grab a drink and a snack and get to know the city’s new face in the local government. There to converse with Ludlow’s citizens about Ludlow’s happenings, […]
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Ludlow gives mayor authority to oppose controversial House Bill 50
At a recent Ludlow City Council meeting, councilmembers voted in favor of a resolution to give mayor Chris Wright the authority to oppose controversial proposed Senate Bill 50 and House Bill 50 that were filed in January. The concurrent bills would require the Democrat, Republican, Independent or other party affiliations’ label to be disclosed for […]
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Jared Lorenzen, Derek Smith among five with NKY ties entering KHSAA Hall of Fame
The Dawahares/KHSAA announced its Class of 2023 inductees on Friday. Among them are five who either played or coached at a Northern Kentucky school: Jared Lorenzen and Derek Smith (Highlands), Dave Cowens (Newport Central Catholic), Dan Goble (Lloyd Memorial) and Randy Reese (Ludlow). Lorenzen and Smith led Highlands to the 1998 Class 3A football state […]
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Pair of NKY small school hoopers among state’s leading scorers
If you had a few guesses at who is leading Kentucky high school boys’ basketball in scoring this season, a few of the common responses might be an obvious one first with Holy Cross senior Jacob Meyer, North Laurel’s Reed Sheppard, Lyon County’s Travis Perry or maybe even Covington Catholic’s Evan Ipsaro. Sheppard is 22nd […]
