Northern Kentucky school districts have officially set their tax rates for the year, and they may be lower than residents anticipated. The Ludlow Independent School Board discussed what their rate should be at their last meeting in August and didn’t pass anything. Then they realized that there was a fast-approaching deadline for the tax rate […]
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Ludlow’s ‘last remaining piece of railroad history’ to undergo years-long restoration process
A historic Ludlow building abandoned since the 1970s will regain life over the next six years as the Ludlow Heritage Museum seeks to restore the former railyard storehouse. Currently, in its first stages of restoration, the “Industrial Romanesque” style building has debris littered throughout, but the history is in the lasting original brick walls and […]
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NKY streetscapes: Elm Street in Ludlow
While I’ve been to lots of different neighborhoods now for streetscapes, Ludlow may be my favorite area yet. While these businesses and the services they offer make this a great place to visit, the people I met sealed the deal. They had a love for Ludlow that was contagious. Bircus Brewing: 322 Elm Street Not […]
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Ludlow schools join Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
Ludlow Independent Schools has joined Imagination Library, a program country singer Dolly Parton created in 1995 that sends free, high-quality books to kids from birth to age 5 every month, regardless of their family’s income. Superintendent Michael Borchers made the announcement at the board of education’s most recent meeting. Director of Student Services Jennifer McMillen […]
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Half of this before-and-after Ludlow home is finished; check out the inside
A double house in Ludlow is completely remodeled on one side, but the other side remains untouched. It gives those who see the house a real-time before-and-after look. The home was built in the 1800s, when Ludlow resident Michael Burns wanted a place for his twins to live that would allow them to be together […]
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Historic porches star in party planned in Ludlow
The fronts of five old houses in Ludlow will be open for a “Progressive Porch Party” on Saturday, August 6 to raise money for the preservation of historic structures in Ludlow. The event is scheduled from 5 to 8 p.m. on the grounds of Somerset Hall and Closson Court. The entrance is on Kenner Street. […]
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Ludlow Superintendent named to Local Superintendents Advisory Council
Ludlow Independent Schools Superintendent Michael Borchers has been named as an at-large member of the Local Superintendents Advisory Council. Borchers will fill the position left vacant by the retirement of Dr. Timothy Bobrowski, superintendent of the Owsley County School District. Borchers has served as the Ludlow Independent Schools superintendent for over a decade, beginning his […]
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A look back at Ludlow’s ‘big days’: A circus, a streetcar and motorcycle racing
Before Ludlow was Ludlow, it was English traveler William Bullock’s idea for a utopian city he called Hygeia (Greek for “health”). Born in England, Bullock got his start in London as one of the first people to show rare artifacts. He took Egyptian Artifacts to London in 1812 and commissioned Egypt Hall, an exhibition space for […]
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Ludlow students present check after earning money to support the school band
Three students attended the Ludlow board of education meeting last week to present a check for $800 in support of the school band. Bella Chayer, Meadow Chayer, and Ava Hartman, fourth and sixth graders at Ludlow, worked at a concession stand at the last few baseball games this season and were able to make some […]
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Ludlow Memorial Park reopens after months-long closure and ‘ongoing battle’ to keep people out
Memorial Park in Ludlow reopened Memorial Day weekend after it was closed in October 2021 to undergo renovations. After two years of planning on top of seven months of work, the park officially reopened with a new baseball field, playground equipment, fresh concrete, concessions, and bathrooms. In May, a grand opening was held for the […]
