What you need to know As members of the Boone County Sheriff’s Department and the Hebron Fire Protection District hurled lettuce, tomatoes and bread back and forth in the midst of a heated hoagie-making competition, Boone County Judge/Executive Gary Moore stood between them, assuming the role of Switzerland. “I had to be neutral,” Moore told […]
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Strong’s Brick Oven Pizzeria set to reopen in Newport this March
Following nearly eight months of suspended operations due to a relocation, Strong’s Brick Oven Pizzeria in Newport is set to reopen in its new storefront along Monmouth Street. On Feb. 16, Strong’s announced on Facebook that it plans to open at its new location on 708 Monmouth St. in March, which was previously JerZee’s sports […]
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First medical cannabis dispensary in NKY now open
The first licensed medical cannabis dispensary in Northern Kentucky opened over the weekend. Bluegrass Cannacare, located at 6809 Burlington Pike in Florence, opened its doors to customers for the first time on Saturday, Feb. 7. The dispensary operates out of a former Cricket Wireless store. “As someone who lives in Northern Kentucky and has represented […]
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Erlanger dry cleaner to become Tide Cleaners after acquisition
An Erlanger-based dry cleaner will become a Tide Cleaners after it was acquired by one of the brand’s largest franchise groups. Widmer’s Cleaners, located at 3074 Dixie Hwy, was purchased by Consolidated Cleaners, a Tide Cleaners franchise operator. Although the store is rebranding and renovating, all current staff have been retained, and the company is […]
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From pandemic hobby to Main Street dream: How Luci Smith built Calina’s in Ludlow
What you need to know What began as a hobby for Luci Smith during the pandemic has developed into a full-time passion. Smith, the owner of Calina’s Cafe, Candles, & Collectables at 326 Elm St. in Ludlow, began experimenting with making candles from upcycled containers. She started from scratch and, over time, became confident enough […]
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W3 Financial Group enters Northern Kentucky market
Correction: W3 Financial Group is not merging with financial firm Focus on Success as previously stated. W3 Financial Group, an Akron, Ohio-based wealth management firm, is entering the Northern Kentucky market. W3 announced it would open an office in Fort Mitchell, led by financial planner Mark Miller. In a news release, W3 said the move […]
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Beards & Bellies to exit The Well in Covington
Southern-style BBQ concept Beards & Bellies will leave The Well, located at 8 W. 7th St in Covington, at the end of January. Beards & Bellies founder Mitch Arens said in a press release that the BBQ concept’s lease is set to expire Jan. 31. Instead of shutting down, Arens decided to pause operations in […]
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Deal makes way for renovation of historic Duro Bag site in Covington
The City of Covington, Kenton County, the Northern Kentucky Catalytic Fund and the Northern Kentucky Port Authority are partnering to buy up the old Duro Bag building in Covington for the purposes of future redevelopment. The deal, which is slated to occur sometime in the next quarter. The building carries a purchase price of about […]
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The state of medical cannabis businesses in NKY: What’s the holdup?
What you need to know Bluegrass Cannacare Operations Manager Chad Johns hopes to open what will be Boone County’s first medical cannabis dispensary in the coming weeks, but as it currently stands, the store is trying to secure enough supply to stock its shelves. Located at 6809 Burlington Pike in Florence, Bluegrass Cannacare and its […]
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NovaCare opens Crescent Springs rehab clinic, relocates from Crestview Hills
What you need to know Crescent Springs is now home to Northern Kentucky’s newest NovaCare rehabilitation outpatient clinic, following the healthcare company’s closure of its Crestview Hills office in the fall of 2025. NovaCare Rehabilitation is a nationwide network of outpatient physical therapy, sports medicine, and rehabilitation clinics. The clinics are primarily used for physical […]
