Park Hills council approved a slew of 2023 events for the Civic Association at the March business meeting this week. Due to the usage of city parks and spaces that require permit approval, council is obligated to sign off on the variety of merrymaking and traditions. Kicking it off this month with an open house […]
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‘Who is Park Hills?’: City weighs branding opportunities
A hearty round table discussion at the Park Hills Economic Development Committee meeting this week centered on branding ideas for Park Hills’ identity. Part of an ongoing discussion in partnership with the Planning and Development Services (PDS) of Kenton County, the committee brainstormed with the question of “Who is Park Hills?” in mind. Council Member […]
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Vote over permit highlights broader Park Hills street issues
David and Jasmine Costas are having a baby and would love a parking spot in front of their home to load and unload the child. The hassle of finding street parking in Park Hills and carrying diaper bags and groceries along with a baby is enough to cause any couple to find a solution. Thinking […]
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Park Hills Council discusses vision for permanent meeting space
The Park Hills Financial Oversight Committee is pursuing more research and data for a new permanent city building. Currently, the council rents space from The Garden’s of Park Hills to hold their monthly meetings. This costs up to $200 per session, frequently two sessions per month. It is up to the members to set up […]
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Park Hills tables decision to acquire Dixie Highway site for permanent council location
The decision to create a permanent home for Park Hills City Council was tabled at Monday’s meeting in order to gather input from the community and go over the cost. Right now, the city doesn’t have an official council meeting space, and members need to set up and tear down meeting spaces each time they […]
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Park Hills hopes to address traffic issues before Brent Spence project
Park Hills police have been conducting traffic studies on the city’s stretch of Amsterdam Road, which is already a traffic overflow route when I-71/75 is backed up and is expected to get worse as the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor project picks up speed. A main artery that funnels commuters to and from Crescent Springs, Park […]
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Cov Cath conquers size again, Ipsaro dazzles
PARK HILLS — It wasn’t done on purpose, but it just so happened Covington Catholic’s new look basketball team that features speed and quickness over size would face two near seven-footers to open up the season. The Colonels passed both tests, doing so convincingly in both, this time a 75-60 victory over Great Crossing Thursday […]
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Park Hills foresees need for traffic help amid backup after I-75 shutdown
Park Hills City Council held a discussion on traffic at their caucus meeting last week, with the mayor and council members still reeling from the amount of gridlocked traffic in their city as a result of a fatal accident on Interstate 75 in the early morning hours of Sunday. “Before the accident on Sunday, I […]
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Park Hills Halloweenies tradition continues: ‘I feel like it’s kind of giving something back’
Park Hills Fire Department will be reinstating its “Halloweenie” tradition this year. It started in 1954 when the firefighters decided they wanted to have something to give out to the dozens of happy, costumed children who would walk past the firehouse as they canvassed the neighborhood for candy and treats. What would be better, they […]
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Park Hills is giving out free trees to homeowners in celebration of Arbor Day
More than 1,000 trees have been taken down in Park Hills in the past three years. The city’s tree board is on a mission to remedy that by starting an initiative for every household in Park Hills to plant “Just One Tree.” Park Hills is offering all homeowners a free tree on Saturday, Oct. 8 […]
