The Kentucky Heritage Land Conservation Fund, established in 1990 to provide a consistent source of funding for local governments, state agencies, nonprofits and universities to protect land for recreation and preserving wildlife, has put into conservation more than 95,000 acres across the state, but its funding sources have dwindled in recent years due to a decrease in the coal industry and budget sweeps.
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Fort Wright Community Clean Up Day: volunteers needed
The City of Fort Wright is seeking volunteers for its community clean up day, which takes place this Saturday, April 20 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Volunteers will meet at Fort Wright City Hall on Kyles Lane, where they will receive trash bags, grabbers, other cleaning supplies and a free t-shirt while supplies last.
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Linden Grove Cemetery to give away free seedlings for Arbor Day
Linden Grove Historic Cemetery and Arboretum in Covington is hosting an Arbor Day event on April 27 to raise environmental awareness and stewardship, featuring free seedlings and live music.
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Covington takes action to preserve blighted Duveneck House
The city of Covington has sued the owner of the Duveneck House to act as a conservator for the “blighted building”, which is the former home of renowned artist Frank Duveneck. The property’s owner has been given until the end of July to make repairs or begin making repairs.
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Covington’s Eastside neighborhood gears up for Rock the Block home repair event
270 volunteers from the Greater Cincinnati branch of Habitat for Humanity will perform home repairs and exterior improvements in Covington’s Eastside neighborhood on April 20th as part of the organization’s mission to provide more affordable housing options for people.
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Life Learning Center volunteers to plant trees in Latonia, Covington
The Life Learning Center and the Covington Urban Forestry Board are collaborating on a spring tree planting initiative, where community volunteers will plant trees in and around the Life Learning Center’s campus and in Latonia.
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Digging into history: Finding graves, honoring dead in Florence and beyond
Priscilla Chambers and Robert Lett have been researching their family history for many years, and have identified 127 people by name buried in the Florence Cemetery, including some who served in the Civil War and World War I.
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Newport commission tables Buena Vista historic district discussion after alleged legal challenges
The Newport City Commission tabled discussion of the adoption of Buena Vista as a historic district due to possible legal challenges, but the city said it is still in favor of pursuing the district and intends to bring it back for adoption by April 28.
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Mountain Dew teases chance for free drink with Cincinnati chili amid uproar over Skyline’s switch to Coke
Thousands of Mountain Dew fans have signed a Change.org petition to keep their favorite drink at their favorite restaurant after Skyline announced a switch to Coca-Cola products, and “The Office” star Brian Baumgarter has promised a free drink for fans later this week.
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Planning commission approval moves Buena Vista Historic District closer to finalization
The Buena Vista Historic District passed the Newport Planning and Zoning Commission, leaving one more stop–approval by the Newport City Commission.