1023 Russell Street
As it looked in 1980 photos. The old trees, since replaced, were at about the same height as the trees that dot the street (south of W. Robbins Street) today.
DECEMBER 11, 2009
Debris was flying off the building
Got a call yesterday that debris was flying off the burnt-out building, a dangerous situation for passers-by and perhaps even vehicles.
So, I did what any good neighbor should do: I called Covington police at 3:48 pm. on Wednesday. Had a brief discussion about closing down that segment of Russell Street until the wind storm ended. The police department promised to send an officer to check out the situation.
DECEMBER 9, 2009
Hickey latest to
exit Covington city hall
Kathie Hickey, assistant director of Covington's Economic Development and Community Relations Department, tendered her resignation effective December 31.
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Yet another fire
on Russell Street
Four residents were displaced by a fire in the 1400 block of Russell Street early Friday. [ Link ]
DECEMBER 3, 2009
Covington hillside development
Like it or not, Northern Kentucky's hillsides have become a valuable commodity, one that becomes more precious as flat areas in the region become developed, Eric Russo of the Hillside Trust told an audience Wednesday at Notre Dame Academy.[ Link ]
Intersection's pavement is crumbling
It's unsightly, and it's been that way for some time.
The pavement on the east side of W. Robbins and Russell Streets is crumbling and is in woeful need of repair.
NOVEMBER 30, 2009
'The Work Out' offers
chance to, well, work out
How lucky we are on Russell Street to have a fitness center nearby, perhaps the only on one in the old Covington area. [ Info link ]
NOVEMBER 25, 2009
Not the right thing
Decking the fences along the burnt-out building, just seems inappropriate. Putting up celebratory garland and bows just doesn't feel right, given that a person died, and all the heartache that has been caused.
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DECEMBER 8, 2009
Power outage in Covington
Electricity went out -- mainly in Covington and the northern portions of Florence -- around 7:30 p.m., Monday. "This is not normal," said a Duke spokesman, stating the obvious. [ Link ]
Albro House in 1930
That's the historic Albro House at 1041 Russell Street in 1930.
This Italianate townhouse is one of the largest homes built
in Old Seminary Square following the Civil War.
Of brick construction
with stone trim, the Albro House is noteworthy for
the inspiring bay windows that grace its front façade. In
addition to its interesting architectural elements, the house
is said to be haunted.
Rumor has it that the lonely widow of
Henry Albro still walks the floors of this stately old mansion,
dressed in full Victorian splendor.
DECEMBER 7, 2009
Jenny & Jason
Got word this morning that Jenny and Jason have moved their belongings out of the garage, and are getting ready to settle down at a new house in Triple Crown.
What a crazy two months for them. I'm going to miss them, the neighborhood will miss them.
Suspension Bridge lights going
dark, perhaps permanently
 The necklace lights on the John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge that have shined since 1984 will go off at 8 p.m. Monday.
They won't be turned back on unless money can be raised to replace them.
Maybe the Politician can do something about it. After all, she knows everybody. Even the fire crews know her name, as she pointed out during the fire last October, in the midst of death and
heartbreak. [ Link ]
Yet another fire
on Russell Street
Four residents were displaced by a fire in the 1400 block of Russell Street early Friday. [ Link ]
DECEMBER 3, 2009
Covington hillside development
Like it or not, Northern Kentucky's hillsides have become a valuable commodity, one that becomes more precious as flat areas in the region become developed, Eric Russo of the Hillside Trust told an audience Wednesday at Notre Dame Academy.[ Link ]
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