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Planning Commission OKs concept development plan for former Drawbridge Inn site
The Kenton County Planning Commission approved a concept development plan for a large mixed-used development in Fort Mitchell on Thursday. The development site is located at the former location of the Drawbridge Inn in Fort Mitchell, which closed in 2012 after 42 years of operation. The plans includes a seven-story...
St. Henry sets program record score, Shick claims medalist
Scores in the 60’s and low 70’s were rolling in on Thursday at Hickory Sticks Golf Course for the Beechwood Invitational. A handful of those scores came from St. Henry’s boys golf team as they shot a program record 282 for first place. It was the Crusaders third win of the young season.
Funding secured for first stage of repairs to begin on Purple People Bridge
NEWPORT, Ky. — Funding to officially begin repairs on the Purple People Bridge was secured Friday as the effort continues to fully reopen the bridge for the first time in over two months. On May 19, a set of large rocks from one of the main supports on the...
Shower, storm chances linger into the weekend
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Only a few showers and a possible rumble of thunder along with a light breeze is possible this evening. Temperatures tonight fall into the upper 60s and some patchy fog is possible, but otherwise partly cloudy skies will be expected. Storm chances will also be in the...
How the Cincinnati Music Festival is Revolutionizing Entertainment
The Cincinnati Music Festival, a cultural cornerstone of Ohio, is more than just a series of performances; it is a vibrant celebration of music, community, and history. Ohio has a storied musical history, with Cincinnati at its heart. The city’s musical legacy dates back to the early 20th century, with influential figures like Mamie Smith, the first African American artist to make a blues recording in 1920. This heritage continues today with the Cincinnati Music Festival, which attracts over 75,000 attendees annually, generating significant economic impact and cultural enrichment.
New passenger rail committee starts preparing for potential routes in Central Ohio
A new rail committee took a small step toward bringing passenger rail to Ohio by hosting their first meeting last month. The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission's (MORPC) Central Ohio Passenger Rail Committee met on July 23 to organize themselves and begin laying the groundwork for passenger rail in Ohio, once thought a long...
Ohio gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
State gas prices rose for the second consecutive week and reached an average of $3.58 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, up from last week's price of $3.47 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has risen about 4 cents since last month. According...
COVINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT CAPTURE ESCAPED INMATE FROM DETENTION CENTER IN CAMPBELL COUNTY, KENTUCKY
NEWPORT, KY – According to a Kentucky State Police (KSP) News Release, an escaped inmate was captured in Kenton County on Wednesday, July 31, by the Covington Police Department. Jamie Sage Holt, 33, of Florence, KY escaped from the Campbell County Detention Center on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at...
Ohio redistricting initiative campaign, with $26.9 million, surpasses previous redistricting measure campaigns in contributions
Voters in Ohio will decide on a citizen-initiated constitutional amendment to establish the Ohio Citizens Redistricting Commission (CRC), a 15-member non-politician commission responsible for adopting state legislative and congressional redistricting plans. On July 23, the initiative was certified for the general election on Nov. 5. The campaign supporting the initiative,...
Northwest Ohio YWCA greenlights phase two of renovation project
Though renovations for phase one at the YWCA of Northwest Ohio are still under way, the center is already looking forward to phase two. “Knowing that we will be able to … move directly into the next phase is wonderful not only for the staff that work in this building, who deserve so much more, but for every single individual who steps foot into this building,” said Lisa McDuffie, the president and chief executive officer of the YWCA of Northwest Ohio. The YWCA, at 1018 Jefferson Ave., offers housing services for individuals experiencing sexual and domestic violence. It also provides support and educational resources for the community. Ms. McDuffie was joined by state Reps. Michele Grim (D., Toledo) and Elgin Rogers, Jr. (D., Toledo), state Sen. Paula Hicks-Hudson (D., Toledo), and Erica Krause, the Northwest Ohio regional representative for U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown’s (D., Ohio) office.
‘World’s Longest Yard Sale’ happening in Ohio
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — If you’re looking for new items for your household, this annual event might be what you’re looking for. The World’s Longest Yard Sale is a shopping event taking place until Aug. 4 on U.S. 127. In the Miami Valley, the route runs through Butler, Darke, Mercer and Preble counties. Although there […]