Some of the residents of Covington’s historic stately manors have lived there for a long time. Like, a really long time. Apparently. There have been many reports of hauntings within the walls of some of the city’s oldest homes, particularly those along the Ohio and Licking rivers: slamming doors, lights flickering off an on, an […]
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Covington Building Painted Black, City Board Denies Retroactive Permission
Written by Michael Monks, LINK nky chief content officer A downtown Covington building was painted black without permission from the city and on Wednesday night, a city board denied a retroactive OK. A new business, Alibi, from the proprietors of adjacent Agave & Rye, opened at 633 Madison Avenue, offering a bar and food from […]
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Discussion in Erlanger of Historic Mansion’s Fate
The City of Erlanger hopes to know more this week about one of its oldest homes, which may face demolition. The house, which according to the Erlanger and Elsmere Historical Society, dates to the nineteenth century and is called the Dr. Caleb Manly House, sits on the property now used as Forest Lawn Memorial Park. […]
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Historic Train Building to Become Home to Ludlow Heritage Museum
The Ludlow Heritage Museum and Norfolk Southern announced a lease agreement to preserve the railroad company’s Ludlow Yard Store House building. According to the announcement, the agreement allows the museum to renovate the building and repurpose it as its new headquarters. It is the last remaining original structure in Ludlow used by the Cincinnati, New […]
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Urban Living Tour Returns to Covington with Focus on Old Seminary Square, Westside
Beyond the Curb returns with in-person tours of urban living in Northern Kentucky on Sunday, October 3. Prior the pandemic, the series would take place twice a year in a different part of Northern Kentucky’s river cities. During the pandemic, the series went virtual with a video-based show that clocked in at 30 episodes. On October […]
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Two New Historical Markers to Celebrate 3L Highway, Ancient Civilizations
Two new historical markers are coming to Kenton County sites, the Kenton County Historical Society announced. A ceremony is planned for both locations on Sunday, September 26. One marker will be placed at the intersection of Old Madison Pike and Madison Pike (KY 17) about a quarter mile south of the Waffle House in Ft. […]
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Significant Contributions Announced in Purple People Bridge Repair Effort
The effort to repair the Purple People Bridge received significant contributions, it was announced on Monday. The Covington-based Devou Good Foundation is donating $154,000 while the John and Sue Topits Foundation announced a $100,000 matching grant towards the bridge repair project. The Purple People Bridge, which spans the Ohio River between Newport and Covington, is […]
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PHOTOS: Last of the Historic Alexander Circle Homes to Be Offered for Sale
Brought back to its full grandeur, the Commadant’s House in Alexander Circle is for sale. (photo: Phil Armstrong) Does this story bring some value to you? Please consider a small donation to help fund our content. We rely solely on support from our advertising partners, providing our content for free. Any amount helps. Click here […]