This Community Voices column on citizen academies is written by Darrin Wilson, an associate professor of public administration at Northern Kentucky University. In 2024, Gallup released its annual survey results on the public’s trust and confidence in government institutions. While local governments generally enjoy higher levels of trust compared to state and federal institutions, the […]
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Schabell’s legacy: Hooked on family, tradition and Northern Kentucky
This Community Voices column is written by Patrick Blair, a recent Procter & Gamble retiree. You can reach him at pnblair@gmail.com. In Northern Kentucky, where community thrives on deep family roots and enduring traditions, some stories truly shine. Dave Schabell, a Northern Kentucky sports legend and namesake of the drive into Bishop Brossart’s Mustang Athletic […]
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Press release: TANK introduces new class to make public transit more user-friendly for all riders
FT. WRIGHT, KY (May 29, 2025) – Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky (TANK) – a public transit system serving Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties and downtown Cincinnati – is introducing a free monthly class, Ready to Ride, designed to help new, current and returning riders build the skills and confidence needed to navigate the public […]
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New Program Allows Nursing Students to Work Part-Time While Receiving Full-Time Pay and Benefits
Brittany Sorrell, DNP, MSN, RN, is the Manager of Workforce Development at St. Elizabeth Healthcare. She’s excited to announce a new program for St. Elizabeth associates (employees) interested in pursuing a nursing career. Tell Us About the New PATH-RN Program St. Elizabeth and Gateway Community and Technical College recently teamed up to create Programs for […]
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Connetic Ventures levels the playing field for new entrepreneurs with data-driven investment
When it comes to investing in and fostering new entrepreneurs, Connetic Ventures takes a different approach to traditional investing. Rather than emphasizing a founder’s experience and personal network, Connetic takes a deep look at a founder’s potential. The company foregoes heavy reliance on connections and gut feelings in favor of an unbiased data-driven approach. Connetic […]
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A Lifetime of Compassion: St. Elizabeth Healthcare Nurse Has Cared for Local Moms and Babies for 50 Years
Lynn Beck, a Nurse Sonographer with St. Elizabeth Healthcare, has touched countless lives over the past five decades. As we celebrate National Nurses this May, Lynn’s tenure in nursing at St. Elizabeth is an example of the vital, life-changing work nurses do every day. Lynn’s connection to St. Elizabeth runs deep. “I was actually born […]
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Press release: NKY’s ERICA Turns Pain into Power on Debut EP Salty – Out May 16
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: ERICA Email: ericaofficialmusic@gmail.com Instagram: @0fficiallyERICA Website: ericaalmquist.com/music ERICA Debuts Emotionally Charged 6-Song EP Salty on May 16, 2025 CINCINNATI, OH— ERICA is set to release her highly anticipated debut EP, Salty, on Friday, May 16, 2025. The six-song project is a bold and bittersweet exploration of heartbreak, self-worth, and the emotional […]
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BE NKY Markets Northern Kentucky for Future Growth
BE NKY Growth Partnership faces the same challenges as many economic development organizations in the U.S. and around the world due to global economic uncertainty: Uncertainty around tariffs and interest rates and the changing policies of the new presidential administration caused companies to postpone expansion and new location plans. We hear the term “VUCA” used […]
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Opinion: Highlands graduation – Why are we choosing tradition over family?
Written by Toby Varland, Fort Thomas Resident and father of Em (’25) & Noah (’26) Graduation day should be one of the happiest milestones in a student’s life—an occasion to celebrate achievements surrounded by the warmth and pride of friends, parents, siblings, and grandparents. Yet, here in Fort Thomas, a city known and loved for […]
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Scurry for a Cause: Covington’s Annual Event Powers Mental Health Initiatives
The Scurry celebrates 14 years of fundraising for local mental health initiatives. Every year, more than one in five people experience a mental illness, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Covington-based consulting company TiER1 Performance is committed to reducing the stigma surrounding mental illness and encouraging conversations about mental health in the community. […]
