Written by Dustin R. Isaacs “What happened to being the change we want to see in the world?” It’s a question I’ve been asking for years, and most recently after witnessing the reaction to Sen. Mitch McConnell’s health episode. Not the concern or the reasonable questions. Those are natural. The celebration. Social media filled with […]
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Q&A with Dr. Teena Nerwal: Understanding Diverticulitis, Diverticulosis and When to Seek Care
When abdominal pain or digestive changes disrupt daily life, it can be hard to know when to seek specialized care. Dr. Teena Nerwal, a colorectal surgeon at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, works closely with patients experiencing conditions like diverticulitis — a common colon issue she treats. Her patient-centered approach focuses on education, empowerment and helping people […]
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Opinion: Caught ‘cha … we can help our representatives serve our communities
Written by Blanche Gaynor, Writing Enhancement Services I, like many others, have trolled the news stories. There is so much going on and much of it terrifying or unflattering. Most of the stories about our government are of disruption and corruption. Many of these news items are important. We need to be aware. Personally, I […]
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Making the move: As word spreads, SparkHaus attracts founders from all over
It’s been less than a year since SparkHaus opened its doors. Even before renovations were complete, local interest was high for the collaborative space developed by Northern Kentucky’s innovation hub Blue North and designed to support tech innovators and founders. Now that many founders have made SparkHaus their home, word has spread. People from all […]
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Opinion: An ode to the America I believe in
Written by Marie Cecilia To the America I dream of where liberty isn’t just a bell or a WNBA team in New York, where justice is practiced with equity and understanding is poured into undoing hundreds of years of unjust treatment of so many An ode to, “We the People” where the people matter more […]
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Opinion: There is healing in retelling
Written by Nick Bliven In the movie “50 First Dates,” Adam Sandler’s character falls in love with Drew Barrymore’s character over and over again. Every morning, she wakes up with no memory of the previous day, so he has to win her again—remind her who he is, who they are. It’s a rom-com premise that […]
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The Factory Floor Is Changing. Northern Kentucky Is Ready.
American manufacturing is having a complicated moment. More than $1.7 trillion in domestic manufacturing investments have been announced since the start of 2025. Reshoring and foreign direct investment created 244,000 jobs in 2024, the second-highest total on record. Tariffs, supply chain realignment and geopolitical risk are pushing companies to rethink where they make things — […]
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Opinion: Keep coal ash out of the Ohio River
Written by Brittany McCubbin In 2023, the Ohio River was second on the list of America’s Most Endangered Rivers. This river is the backdrop to both Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati. It is the background for our baseball, football, and soccer games. It is the home of 150 species of fish and supports the habitats of […]
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This summer, check on your older neighbors.
The summer season brings heat waves and thunderstorms, prompting us to scurry inside to the air conditioning when we get home from work, school and outdoor activities. We head for cover and check on those around us. We at Meals on Wheels of Southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky encourage you to do one more thing, […]
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Out of This World: Kentucky’s Aerospace Industry Playing Critical Role in State’s Soaring Economy
On the heels of the best six-year period for announced private-sector investment and job creation in state history, Kentucky continues to see growth across multiple key industries, fueling economic momentum and providing quality job opportunities in communities across the commonwealth. Among the state’s largest sectors, like manufacturing, automotive and distribution and logistics, is the growing […]
