The Paint the Town program will be in Latonia in June. The day-long event engages more than a thousand volunteers to spruce up homes in need of some TLC. “Painting a mass of homes in a concentrated area can truly serve as a catalyst to lift up a community,” the program’s website states. It was […]
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Paint The Town Coming to Latonia, Applications Available
The Paint the Town program will be in Latonia in June. The day-long event engages more than a thousand volunteers to spruce up homes in need of some TLC. “Painting a mass of homes in a concentrated area can truly serve as a catalyst to lift up a community,” the program’s website states. It was […]
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Bridge Over Licking River Between Newport & Covington Collapsed 160 Years Ago this Week
An interesting historical notation courtesy of the Northern Kentucky Views Facebook page: The first suspension bridge over the Licking from Covington to Newport cost $80,000, opened on December 23, 1853, and, less than a month later, collapsed, on this day, January 16, in 1854 under vibration from cattle crossing it. Located where the current 4th […]
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Bridge Over Licking River Between Newport & Covington Collapsed 160 Years Ago this Week
An interesting historical notation courtesy of the Northern Kentucky Views Facebook page: The first suspension bridge over the Licking from Covington to Newport cost $80,000, opened on December 23, 1853, and, less than a month later, collapsed, on this day, January 16, in 1854 under vibration from cattle crossing it. Located where the current 4th […]
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Documentary Celebrates Centennial of Governor’s Mansion, Diane Sawyer Narrates
As part of the Kentucky Governor’s Mansion Centennial Celebration, a new documentary about the architectural, social, and political history of the residence is being released this weekend. The film, titled “Kentucky Governor’s Mansion: A Century of Reflection” is narrated by Kentucky native and ABC World News anchor Diane Sawyer, and will premiere on Jan. 15 at the Grand […]
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Documentary Celebrates Centennial of Governor’s Mansion, Diane Sawyer Narrates
As part of the Kentucky Governor’s Mansion Centennial Celebration, a new documentary about the architectural, social, and political history of the residence is being released this weekend. The film, titled “Kentucky Governor’s Mansion: A Century of Reflection” is narrated by Kentucky native and ABC World News anchor Diane Sawyer, and will premiere on Jan. 15 at the Grand […]
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Covington Seeks to Acquire Ludlow’s Old Incinerator
The City of Covington hopes to acquire the old incinerator in Devou Park that belongs to the City of Ludlow. Ludlow City Council on Thursday considered the option of deeming the dilapidated structure as surplus property, making it available for sale or transfer, but decided to table the issue until February. Covington’s interest in the property […]
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Covington Seeks to Acquire Ludlow’s Old Incinerator
The City of Covington hopes to acquire the old incinerator in Devou Park that belongs to the City of Ludlow. Ludlow City Council on Thursday considered the option of deeming the dilapidated structure as surplus property, making it available for sale or transfer, but decided to table the issue until February. Covington’s interest in the property […]
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Historic Hoge House to Be Sold by State as Surplus Property
The historic Hoge House will be sold by the Commonwealth of Kentucky as surplus property. The iconic red clapboard home, built circa 1825 in Downtown Frankfort, will be open to site visits on Wednesday, January 8 and Wednesday January 15. The 2,560 square foot structure sits on a 0.29 acre lot on Wilkinson Boulevard. The […]
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Historic Hoge House to Be Sold by State as Surplus Property
The historic Hoge House will be sold by the Commonwealth of Kentucky as surplus property. The iconic red clapboard home, built circa 1825 in Downtown Frankfort, will be open to site visits on Wednesday, January 8 and Wednesday January 15. The 2,560 square foot structure sits on a 0.29 acre lot on Wilkinson Boulevard. The […]