A local company just won a national honor in a trade magazine. Peak HVAC (heating, ventilating, and air conditioning) was given a Quality Home Comfort Award and was featured in Contracting Business magazine for work on a local historic home (pictured above). Architect Tim Jeckering reached out to Peak to help on the home after […]
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Covington Offers Emergency Repair Assistance to Homeowners in Need
Homeowners in Covington may be eligible to receive assistance to address problems with emergency home repairs such as faulty sewer laterals, inoperable furnaces or severe roof and gutter leaks, thanks to a program offered by the City of Covington’s Department of Development. “This program allows the City to assist homeowners with urgent home repair needs […]
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Make a Mark on Devou Park with a Paver at Rotary Grove
Want to leave a mark on Rotary Grove in Devou Park? Here’s your chance. Rotary Club of Covington, which maintains the section in Devou Park named for them, is taking orders for engraved pavers. The memorial, which is located across from the bandshell, was renovated in 2014 and has been the site of weddings and […]
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This Eyesore is About to Be Awesome Thanks to Molly Malone’s
When last used, the property at 106-108 East Fourth Street in Covington was a Mexican restaurant, but that was years ago. Since then, it has sat vacant and is viewed as an eyesore by many neighbors. Soon, though, it will get a complete makeover. Molly Malone’s, the popular Irish pub in the historic building next […]
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The Hotel Covington Lives Up to Its Name – With Pride and Commitment
In 1906, a thoroughbred called Knowledge crossed the finish line first at Latonia Race Course. That was very good news for John R. Coppin, the Covington businessman whose dry goods and fashion business had been a staple of downtown for two decades. He was on the verge of his biggest project yet: a skyscraper at […]
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Photos: Mother of God Church Opens Door for Tour to Celebrate 175th Anniversary
Mutter Gottes Kirche continues to serve a Catholic parish that first got together in 1841. Mother of God Church, which historically served German Catholics, on Sixth Street in Covington opened its doors on Saturday for a public tour. The historic and towering Italian Renaissance Revival structure that has become an iconic landmark in the city was […]
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Independence Mayor Objects to County’s Purchase of Bavarian Building
Independence Mayor Chris Reinersman objected Tuesday to the Kenton County Fiscal Court’s decision to acquire the Bavarian Brewery Building property in downtown Covington. The Fiscal Court convened Tuesday morning for a special meeting that allowed its members to vote for the acquisition. Reinersman said that he found out about the planned purchase on Friday afternoon […]
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We Went Inside the Colonial Inn and Here’s What We Saw
The historic mansion near 15th Street and Madison Avenue in Covington – next to the Kroger store – has a long story in the city. It was built as a home for the Stewart Family, of Stewart Iron Works fame. More recently, though, the story of the historic building was much seedier. A structure was built […]
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Iconic Fort Mitchell Building Restored, Developers to Be Honored
The City of Fort Mitchell will be recognizing Wayne Stephens, Dr. Ryan Olexia, and Alex Edmondson with the first ever community investment award for devoting significant time and resource in revitalizing the building located at 2497 Dixie Highway and enhancing the local business climate. This ceremony will be held at the city building on July […]
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Kenton County Buys Bavarian Brewery Building, Will Move Government To Historic Site
The Bavarian Brewery Building will remain standing. Kenton County Judge/Executive Kris Knochelmann announced on Friday that the county will buy the historic structure and move the government there. The building – owned by Crestview Hills-based developer Columbia Sussex – had been at the center of a lawsuit between the owner and the City of Covington. Columbia […]
