What started as a casual conversation between friends over a couple of glasses of Knob Creek has transformed into one of Covington’s most popular drinkeries. While standing out in the blazing sun in front of Wenzel Whiskey’s new distillery along Madison Avenue, co-founder Austin Dunbar recalled the conversation he and co-founder Tony Milburn had the […]
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Miss Tabby’s Toys & Treats wants to rekindle the magic of Johnny’s Toys in Latonia
Johnny’s Toys in Latonia played a vital role in the childhoods of many kids across Northern Kentucky. Its distinctive castle turrets and unique atmosphere sparked joyful memories for years. The closure of Johnny’s Toys in 2009 marked the loss of a beloved community fixture in Latonia. This year, Latonia native Tabetha Boggs has revived a […]
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Wenzel Distillery to hold ribbon cutting for expanded Covington facility
Wenzel Distillery will unveil its revamped distillery to the public next week. The ribbon-cutting ceremony is set for July 30 at noon. The new facility is at 412 Madison Avenue in Covington, inside a restored historic Packard Auto building dating back to 1916. Following the ceremony, there will be a tasting and a happy hour […]
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Prodigal Counseling Services opens in Florence
Prodigal Counseling Services has officially opened an office in Florence to meet a growing demand for accessible mental health care. Located at 256 Main St. in Florence, the office will provide a full range of outpatient counseling services, including individual therapy, family counseling, trauma-informed care and support for substance use and addiction recovery. The center […]
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Bath & Body Works to open redesigned store at Florence Square
A new Bath & Body Works store is opening at Florence Square this Friday, bringing the brand’s latest store concept, Gingham+, to Northern Kentucky shoppers. The new 5,012-square-foot space features the company’s refreshed design concept, which includes elevated interior elements, technology enhancements, and an immersive fragrance experience designed to create a more engaging customer environment. […]
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Second Spear Ridge Café opens as Downs of Nicholson progresses
One Holland Group CEO Gary Holland wanted his company’s signature real estate project, The Downs of Nicholson, to be the pinnacle of his hometown, Independence. Holland, an Independence native and Simon Kenton High School graduate, began his restaurant venture by opening the Independence Skyline Chili in 2000. Since then, One Holland, his namesake restaurant group, […]
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Covington’s The Metropolitan Club closes permanently
The Metropolitan Club, a social club, event center and dining space in Covington, permanently closed on Monday. The club, often abbreviated to The Met Club, announced its closure via email on Monday afternoon. “This decision was not made lightly,” the email reads. “It follows a thorough review of the club’s financial and operational position and […]
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Schlotzsky’s opens location in Union
Schlotzsky’s, a national fast-casual restaurant chain, has opened a location in Union. A ribbon cutting, held by the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, is set for July 17 at 10 a.m. The restaurant is located at 928 US-42 inside the Union Promenade development. “We are excited to bring fresh and fast dining choices to the […]
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German manufacturer opens North American education center in Erlanger
German manufacturer Blum-Novotest has opened its newest “competency center” in Northern Kentucky. The company, which specializes in precision measuring and testing technology for the manufacturing and machine tool industries, has four competency centers worldwide. A competency center is an organization’s department or team that oversees business information and data. The new Erlanger facility, located at […]
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‘Financial challenges ahead’ as job cuts hit IRS in Covington
Covington’s second largest employer, the Internal Revenue Service, has cut 750 positions as of the end of June, according to an internal city email obtained by LINK nky. The email was sent by City Manager Ken Smith on Wednesday, June 25, a day after the Covington Board of Commissioners voted to pass its budget for […]
