Is Boone County on the verge of getting another Wawa? Well, a proposal for another convenience store in Boone County is now under review by the county’s planning commission. On Wednesday, July 2, the Boone County Planning Commission held a public hearing for a development team wanting to open another Wawa within the county. Landowners The […]
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Mi Cozumel opens newest location at Newport on the Levee
Newport on the Levee is now the home of the newest Mi Cozumel location. On Tuesday, July 1, the Cincinnati-based Mexican restaurant franchise known for its signature Margarita Tower and interactive dining experiences opened inside Newport’s marquee riverfront development. The restaurant opened inside the former 5,770-square-foot space, which was previously occupied by Amador Cuban, which […]
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Levi Strauss to lay off hundreds in distribution center closure
Levi Strauss’s Hebron facility is set to close, affecting nearly 350 employees. The San Francisco-based apparel company notified the Kentucky Department of Workforce Development in a letter dated June 16. The Hebron site, located at 3750 N. Bend Road, operated as a distribution center. The closure will result in the layoff of 346 plant workers, […]
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Superior Van & Mobility opens Covington dealership to serve NKY’s mobility needs
Covington is now home to a company that aims to bring accessible transportation options to an underserved Northern Kentucky market. Superior Van & Mobility, the largest family-owned mobility dealership in the United States, has opened a new location in Covington’s Latonia neighborhood. The branch, located at 3813 Winston Ave. within the Latonia Commerce Center, will […]
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New Latonia library branch officially opens
After nearly 100 years in the making, the new Latonia branch of the Kenton County Public Library is officially open. The branch held its grand opening Tuesday morning as a massive crowd waited to get inside. “We’ve been talking about bringing expanding library services into Latonia for over 100 years now,” Branch Manager Paul Duryea […]
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Covington’s Eishaus, Frosthaus rebrand as ‘The Hum’
Addie Von Den Benken was at a career crossroads. As a communications professional, Von Den Benken sought a path that allowed her to be closer to her family. But then, she thought, what the heck. So she and her father, Tom, decided to open a restaurant. In 2020, the duo founded Eishaus – a walk-up […]
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Newport’s floating Hooters location is permanently closed
The floating Hooters is no more. LINK’s media partner, WCPO, said they received a tip that said the Newport location abruptly closed; calling the location led to an automated message that informs callers that the location is permanently closed. The business’s Google profile also now says “permanently closed.” WCPO reached out to Hooters, which has […]
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Alexandria Brewing Company to open second location
Alexandria Brewing Company is opening a second location. The brewery’s second location will be in the former DogBerry Brewing space at 9964 Crescent Park Drive in West Chester Township. The announcement was made in a post to the West Chester Ohio Economic Development Facebook page. According to the post, the brewery plans to hire five […]
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Rump & Roll: New butcher, bakery and deli coming soon to Dayton
A brand new butcher and bakery is coming to Dayton? While we don’t know much about this new spot, we do know this upcoming deli, butcher and bakery will be named Rump & Roll, per a post on the City of Dayton’s Facebook page. The shop is located at 526 Sixth Street, and no opening […]
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Cigars International coming to Newport on the Levee
Newport on the Levee is set to get a cigar shop this fall. Cigars International, a retailer specializing in premium cigars, is set to open in a 5,770-square-foot space adjacent to Cold Stone Creamery. The new location will include a climate-controlled humidor, a bar, a lounge area and a large outdoor patio. “We’re incredibly excited […]
