The Park Hills Economic Development Committee met with The Catalytic Fund in Covington this week to explore a potential future partnership for revitalizing parts of the Park Hills business district on Dixie Highway. The meeting was part of an initiative to develop relationships with businesses and urban revitalization organizations. They aim to strategize for sustainable […]
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Park Hills council approves purchase of future city building
Park Hills will finally be getting a new city council meeting space and city services building. Council members voted this week to authorize Mayor Kathy Zembrodt to purchase the property at 1502 Dixie Hwy. for $300,000 with cash from the city’s general fund. The sale is set to close on May 10. The office building […]
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Park Hills police chief: We need a facilities upgrade
Park Hills Police Chief Cody Stanley wants a station better suited to their law enforcement’s needs. The asks include an evidence storage room, an interrogation room, separate office spaces for the chief, investigator, and officers, weapons and equipment storage, and a training room. While the chief said he is happy with the up-to-date police cruisers […]
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Spring brings a roster of coming events in Park Hills
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 […]
