It’s one thing to enjoy the meal you’re eating—it’s another to enjoy that meal in good company. Sharing the table with others and trading conversation between bites is one of humankind’s most enduring and significant customs. It blends nutrition with social connection and creates an experience that’s good for the soul. At Meals on Wheels […]
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Scholarship named for former NKY Tri-ED Senior Vice President continues to benefit students at Gateway fourteen years later
Robert “Bob” T. Green, former Senior Vice President of Northern Kentucky Tri-County Economic Development Corporation (now BE NKY Growth Partnership) dedicated much of his life to helping Northern Kentucky’s youth succeed in their education and careers. Now, even two years after his death in 2024 at age 79, his advocacy for education and workforce development […]
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Opinion: Don’t give criminals another place to hide
Written by Thomas Dickson – Chief of Police, City of Clinton, KY As a local police chief, I’ve learned that criminals are always looking for an advantage. When law enforcement closes one door, they look for another way around the law. Today, one of those new avenues is cryptocurrency. Let me be clear: this isn’t […]
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Opinion: Northern Kentucky is growing. Our healthcare systems must grow with it.
Written by Maddie Beans Northern Kentucky is preparing for the future, but the future is already here. For decades, the region has built its identity around opportunity. Businesses have invested here. Families have moved here. Communities have expanded across Boone, Kenton, and Campbell counties. Northern Kentucky has become a place where people come to build […]
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Opinion: What happened to being the change we wish to see?
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 […]
