The City of Newport is calling for nominations for the 2024 Excellence in Preservation Awards. Established in 1999, the Excellence in Preservation Awards honor projects and individuals who contribute to rehabilitating and restoring Newport’s historic buildings. The annual event showcases the importance of preserving the city’s architectural heritage and acknowledges the transformative impact of preservation […]
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Boone Conservancy secures 350 acres for conservation, recreation
The Boone Conservancy, a local land conservation nonprofit, announced Wednesday that it had successfully secured about 350 acres of riverfront land along the Ohio in Petersburg, just across the river from Indiana, for the purposes of conservation and recreation. “The property, located adjacent to the I-275 bridge across from Lawrenceburg, Indiana, boasts 1.3 miles of […]
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Covington allocates an extra $33,600 for the rehab of historic Duveneck House
The City of Covington has allocated an additional $33,600 for the rehabilitation of the historic Duveneck House, which was discovered to have more damage than initially thought.
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Dayton Heritage Museum looks toward reopening this year
The Dayton Heritage Museum is seeking community support as it works to reopen after it closing last year for major repairs. Members of the museum’s board, Tina Neyer and Laura Moeller, shared updates on the museum’s renovations at Tuesday’s Dayton City Council meeting. “We just want to share where we are with the museum, some […]
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Bald eagles in NKY? Winter brings new sightings
Three Edgewood neighbors spotted two bald eagles perched on trees over Doe Run Lake in Erlanger.
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Covington seeks $300K in federal funds for Duveneck House rehab
The City of Covington is seeking $300,000 in federal grant money to fund the rehabilitation of the Duveneck House, a historic home belonging to Frank Duveneck, a famous artist, sculptor and teacher, after it was deemed a “blighted building” by the city.
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Erlanger’s Railroad Depot Museum reopens after renovations
The Railroad Depot Museum in Erlanger has reopened after renovations, featuring a ribbon cutting, snacks, and activities, and will be open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
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Documentary to explore the rich history of Newport Barracks site
A documentary is being made about the Newport Barracks site, which has a layered history as a war camp during the War of 1812, an outpost during the Mexican-American War and the Civil War, and a key location in westward expansion, featuring reenactments and interviews with historians.
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Thanksgiving in NKY: Historic photos through the years
Happy Thanksgiving, Northern Kentucky! To celebrate, we thought we’d take a look at Thanksgiving in the region through the years. These historic photos provide a look into how our community has celebrated this holiday. From gathering around the table with good food and good company to Thanksgiving plays put on at school to volunteering, Black […]
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Downtown Independence designated as National Historic District
Mayor Chris Reinersman has announced that downtown Independence has been declared a National Historic District, allowing property owners and businesses to take advantage of tax credits related to historical preservation and renovation.
