Northern Kentucky University students are working to better understand the history buried at the Newport Barracks. The Newport Barracks site was a part of the United States Army operations for over a century. Thousands of soldiers called the barracks home during its use, and today, it remains a historical landmark in the city. Director of […]
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Thomas More working to revamp theatre program
Thomas More University’s theatre program is working toward exposing its students to other aspects of arts and entertainment that can open their experiences after they graduate. The university’s new theatre director, Phillip Webster, is looking to put his own stamp on the program after starting as the theatre director in August. He has begun to […]
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Stage two plans for Sunrock development pass in Wilder
The Wilder Planning and Zoning Commission has approved stage two plans for the Sunrock development adjacent to the Bentwood Hills Condominiums. The plans are part of what developers hope will be a larger community that extends into Southgate, where 575 residential units are being proposed. That’s in addition to the 238 condominium units planned in […]
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St. Elizabeth Healthcare Journey Recovery Center opens in Life Learning Center
“There is nothing else like this in the country,” President and CEO of Life Learning Center Alecia Webb Edgington said during the grand opening of Journey Recovery Center Tuesday. The new St. Elizabeth Healthcare Journey Recovery Center in Life Learning Center based in Covington will provide addiction services and support to individuals in their journey […]
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Notre Dame Academy seniors lead ‘Clash of Cans’ food drive
Notre Dame Academy in Park Hills has been lending a hand of support to St. Vincent de Paul Northern Kentucky’s food pantry for roughly 14 years. The partnership that started in 2010 has continued with the help of Notre Dame Academy’s student council. This year, seniors Hannah Renaker and Claire Coppage helped to organize the […]
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Newport approves remote meeting option for commissioners
The Newport Commission voted on an ordinance to allow any board member who cannot physically attend a meeting to participate by video teleconference. The ordinance brought up at the Nov. 20 commission meeting was drafted with the idea of allowing board members to still participate in meetings when they are out of town, have an […]
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Newport considers re-establishing tree board
After years of going without a tree board, Newport has proposed reconstituting one. The Newport Board of Commissioners held a first reading at its Nov. 20 meeting. If approved, this would allow a board of five city residents to be appointed by the mayor and ratified by the board of commissioners. The ordinance recommends that […]
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Fueling future firefighters: Campbell County Area Technology Center introduces fire science program
This story originally appeared in the Nov. 10 issue of the LINK Reader. To get these stories first, subscribe here. Enjoy this story in two ways – read below or listen here. Campbell County Area Technology Center’s new fire science program trains students to put them two years ahead in their careers by the time they graduate with […]
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Sunday Story: Campbell County Area Technology Center introduces fire science program
Campbell County Area Technology Center’s new fire science program trains students to put them two years ahead in their careers by the time they graduate with their high school diploma. Students like Joseph Butke, a junior at Pendleton County High School, are taking advantage of the program that awards Firefighter Level 1 and EMT certifications […]
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Campbell County residents graduate from 2023 Citizens Academy
Campbell County graduated 22 residents from its 2023 Citizens Academy program on Wednesday. The Citizens Academy is a deep dive into the workings of county government on issues from public safety to infrastructure and economic development. The participants came from different backgrounds, from law enforcement to small business owners. “This is a great event,” Campbell […]
