“We want to get them from a Miller Lite to a bourbon.” It was the quote of the morning from Richard Dickman, owner Smoke Justis. The NKY Chamber of Commerce’s March Eggs ‘N Issues focused on the growth of the bourbon industry within Northern Kentucky. Kentucky is known for horses, great music and bourbon. In […]
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Posted inBusiness
North by Hotel Covington set to open in October
The North by Hotel Covington expansion is set to open in Covington in October, which will extend the hotel’s footprint from 7th Street on Madison to E. Pike Street. Justin Ham, General Manager of Hotel Covington, said he is delighted with the progress the construction team has made since breaking ground on the expansion. “Things […]
Posted inNew Faces
City of Covington adds five new officers to their force
The City of Covington officially inducted five new police officers. Before Mayor Joe Meyer administered the oath of office to five new officers, he encouraged them to maintain the department’s tradition of excellence. “Covington is one of three police departments in the state of Kentucky certified by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, […]
Posted inLifestyle, New Faces, Top 3
Local eighth grader named Outstanding Cadet for exceptional community service record
Abby Smith, an eighth grader at Beechwood Schools, was selected as the 2022 Outstanding Cadet by the Mary Ingles Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. The Daughters of the American Revolution ‘Outstanding Cadet’ Medal is awarded to a student cadet who distinguishes themselves through outstanding leadership, courage, honor, service, and patriotism in non-ROTC, […]
Posted inOpenings & Closings
Rising costs cancel fish fry at St. Joseph’s
It’s fish fry season once again in Northern Kentucky. The Catholic holiday of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, which was on March 2. Catholic churches in the area host annual fish fries because the regulations of Lent require abstinence from the consumption of meat. However, due to rising food prices, some churches in the area […]
Posted inBusiness
Covington Business Council celebrates 50 year anniversary by recounting history, honoring local business, and looking forward
The history of the Covington Business Council is intrinsically linked to the history of Covington. The CBC celebrated 50 years of civic and economic development in the community Thursday. The CBC hosted the networking event at the Radisson Hotel on W. 5th Street. The CBC focused on detailing the past while articulating their vision for […]
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Northern Kentucky Tri-ED appoints Halpin to their Board of Directors
The Northern Kentucky Tri-County Economic Development Corporation announced that Campbell County Judge/Executive Steve Pendery and the Fiscal Court appointed Tara Halpin, CEO and owner of Steinhauser, to the Tri-ED Board of Directors. Halpin will occupy the seat previously held by Johnna Reeder Kleymeyer. “As a resident and business owner in Campbell County, Tara will bring […]
Posted inCrime
Dayton woman pleads guilty in death of 1-year old son
A Northern Kentucky woman awaits sentencing after her guilty plea to a charge of severely beating her 1-year old son, which led to the child’s death. Stacey Schuchart of Dayton, Kentucky, 32, pleaded guilty to a single count of murder last week. She previously pleaded not guilty in November of 2019. The Campbell County Commonwealth […]
Posted inCulture
Pulitzer Prize winning playwright presenting at NKU
Northern Kentucky University’s School of the Arts will be hosting Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Quiara Alegría Hudes on Wednesday, March 16 at 7:30 p.m. in NKU’s Corbett Theatre. As part of the SOTA Summit Series, her presentation, entitled “Art as Mayhem, Joy, Rebellion, and Home,” will be a rare opportunity for the community to interact with […]
Posted inSports
TMU couldn’t pass up partnership with Y’alls, athletic director says
Thomas More University in Crestview Hills held an important joint press conference with the Florence Y’alls Tuesday morning to announce a partnership between the university and the baseball team, which culminated in the renaming of the Y’alls stadium. Administrators from the Y’alls and TMU made multiple critical announcements that will change the way people in […]
