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 […]
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Ludlow superintendent announces employee, teacher raises
As inflation rises, school districts are making sure their teachers’ salaries are keeping up with state levels. “Our salary schedules rank 10th in the state, and 4th in Northern Kentucky,” said Ludlow Independent Schools Superintendent Michael Borchers. “Fort Thomas, Kenton County and Boone County are above us, but while salaries are a strong factor, there […]
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Ludlow elementary students to learn Mandarin: ‘It is amazing to watch kids grow’
Ludlow elementary students will be able to learn Mandarin starting this fall. Mary A. Goetz Elementary Principal Tonya Brummer said at this week’s city council meeting that a new program will allow the school to bring in teachers from China to help teach the students. “The teacher starts in the primary, grades Kindergarten, first and […]
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Kenton County PVA offering extensions for property valuation appeals
Northern Kentucky residents have cumulatively seen a spike in their property valuations throughout the past few weeks. Kenton County residents in Bromley, Covington, and Ludlow are opening their mail to find they received a jump in their home value from their Property Valuation Administration. Campbell County cities Fort Thomas, Southgate, Wilder, and Woodlawn received the […]
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Ludlow Community Service Day to be held at Memorial Park
The Reds Community Fund, St. Elizabeth Healthcare and the Duke Energy Foundation are partnering for a day-long service project on Thursday, May 5 at Memorial Park and Lemker Field in Ludlow, Kentucky. Over 80 volunteers from the organizations and the community will be working on projects including: Painting the dugouts, picnic shelter and skate park […]
