Boone County is among eight counties that will make the transition in September to a new, secure driver-licensing model administered by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) giving Kentuckians more choices and modern services. The traditional issuance system of licenses and permits initiated at the Office of Circuit Court Clerk in each county is being phased…
The City of Covington is putting in place familiar restrictions designed to ensure safety and orderly traffic flow as large crowds will again flock to the riverfront and viewing spots around Covington to watch the annual Labor Day weekend fireworks on Sept. 5. The rules address issues like road closures, parking, alcohol, skateboards, motorized scooters,…
Get ready to make a splash, The Bill Keating, Jr. Great Ohio River Swim, presented by TriHealth, returns to the riverfront Sunday, August 29. A fundraiser for Adventure Crew, the event is the only open water swim to travel across the Ohio River and back. Participants take the plunge at the Public Landing in Downtown…
The City of Newport has announced that River Metals Recycling will install a custom sound barrier to reduce noise that is a part of its daily operations. The state-of-the-art sound barrier is designed to reduce noise emanating from the Newport recycling facility by up to 85 percent based upon pre-installation modeling. More definitive pre and…
Corporex, a national commercial development and investment firm based in Covington, is beginning construction on the next two phases of Ovation, a 25-acre, 4.5 city blocks, mixed-used development located on the Ohio riverfront in Northern Kentucky. Corporex will be investing over $180 million dollars in the next 18 months to quickly bring Ovation to life….
The Kenton County School District’s Transportation Department kicked off the 2021-22 school year by celebrating 100 years of serving students in Kenton County. Back in 1920, Richard Eubanks was the first driver contracted in Kenton County at the rate of $65 a month to transport 14 children. Using two of his own cars, he and…
Despite the challenges of COVID-19, OKI (Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments) has been working throughout the pandemic to produce innovative tools to improve the quality of life and the economic vitality of the region. Following are summaries and links to our most recent maps and apps: Ohio River Recreation Digital Guide The Ohio River Recreation…
With students returning to classes, the Kentucky Department of Education reminds drivers of safety laws involving schools and school buses. First, remember the reduced speeds in and around schools, many of which have signs with flashing yellow lights when the restrictions are in effect. School zones are designed to slow drivers down when children are…
Gatlin Voelker Law Firm PLLC has announced that it has merged with the Covington firm of Bonar, Bucher and Rankin PSC. The combined firm will operate as Gatlin Voelker and offer unparalleled services in business, litigation, employment, workers compensation, sexual harassment, municipal and other areas of law. “I am excited about the synergy we have…
The Victorian at Riverside has joined the family of nonprofit funds with Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky to bolster the nonprofit’s work with senior women in its Covington-based home and care center. “Northern Kentucky has such a strong nonprofit community, with each agency really tackling our uncommon needs,” said Horizon Community Funds President Nancy…
The tragic death of a AAA tow truck driver in Ohio has highlighted the risks faced by emergency first responders in Kentucky and around the country. More than 80 drivers participated in a procession in honor of 32-year old Glenn Ewing during his funeral services last week. The tow truck driver was killed July 4…
The cruise ship American Jazz that had been stuck on a sandbar in the Cumberland River near Lake Barkley for more than a week was finally freed by the U.S. Coast Guard on Friday. The American Jazz, a small cruise ship owned by American Cruise Lines, was on its way from Memphis to Nashville when…
From nearly condemned to jaw-dropping, this makeover in Covington’s MainStrasse Village neighborhood is a stunner. It is the focus of this week’s episode of Beyond the Curb: River City Living. When developer Joe Stevie bought the building, it was in terrible shape. It had gotten so bad that the former owner, an elderly woman, had…
By Jill Morenz The Catalytic Fund Developer Duane Cronin, owner of Diversified Capital Management, didn’t come up with the idea to turn a laundromat into a house, but when he was offered the project, he jumped right in. The dramatic conversion from commercial space to stylish home is the focus of this week’s episode of…
As Kentuckians celebrate Independence Day next weekend, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is joining the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to remind drivers that “Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving.” Unfortunately, the holiday weekend can create dangerous road conditions when individuals choose to drive while impaired. “We want all Kentuckians to enjoy their Independence Day…
The Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments (OKI) was awarded with a 2021 Achievement Award by the National Association of Regional Councils (NARC) at its 55th Annual Conference & Exhibition. OKI received NARC’s Major Metro Achievement Award for developing an innovative Ohio River Digital Guide, an interactive digital map designed to aid boaters, paddlers, anglers, cyclists…
By Jill Morenz The Catalytic Fund The owners of the house featured in this week’s episode named their tavern “Three Spirits” to reference their three-person family, as well as the three spirits (beer, wine and bourbon) that they feature on the menu. The name took on a whole other meaning when they began to hear…
The banks of the Ohio River in Covington are more devoid of litter and debris, thanks to the efforts of about three dozen volunteers who braved the heat and the difficult terrain to participate in River Sweep 2021. “You have to hand to them, it was hot and exhausting work,” said Sheila Fields, the City’s…
Gov. Andy Beshear announced that the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has launched a service to drive Kentucky into a new era of driver licensing – online renewal of driver’s and motorcycle licenses. “This is a dramatic step forward for customer convenience – the ability to go online to renew your driving credential and save yourself…
The transformation of Covington’s riverfront was no small thing. Under the careful direction of Prus Construction’s project manager, 500 cement mixers poured 4,000 cubic yards of concrete. Dump trucks unloaded 18 million pounds of riprap. And a vibratory hammer forced 1,400 linear feet of sheet pile 25 to 30 feet deep into the ground. The…
By Jill Morenz The Catalytic Fund To the owner of the cottage in this week’s episode, its Dayton neighborhood feels a lot like Brooklyn—walkable and friendly with an urban flair. It also offered her a blank slate when it came to the house and yard. By combining a unified color palette with handmade furniture and…
Dozens of volunteers are needed Saturday to clean trash from the banks of the Ohio River as part of the Covington “leg” of the national River Sweep 2021 event. Expect muddy shoes, sore muscles, a sense of accomplishment – and interesting surprises. “You just never know what you’ll find on the banks of the river,”…
