Starting early on your election plan might not seem like it should take a lot of time, but you’d be surprised at all the things you need to take into consideration before you vote – especially in Kentucky. With voter turnout for the primary election in 2024 averaging 11% (yep – you read that right. […]
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Two movies are being filmed in NKY. They need your help
Local businesses and community members are teaming up to help get two Northern Kentucky film projects off the ground. “Casually Cool!,” which is filming this December, and “Truly Trudy,” filming next summer, are both collaborations with Newport-based NKY Films and Covington’s Mediatrix Films and are being produced by former Saturday Night Live cast member Gary […]
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New romance-focused bookshop to open in Covington this weekend
Leslie Schicht came across a map of romance book stores around the country and noticed that the closest one to Northern Kentucky was in Louisville. “And I was just like, ‘Oh my gosh, that’s all I want to do today is walk into a store and talk to someone who can point me to 10 […]
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New delicatessen, Rump and Roll, opens in Dayton
Dayton has a brand new delicatessen. Rump and Roll, at 526 6th Ave., officially opened on Oct. 1. They initially started working on the space this spring. Described as a “deli and bakery,” they offer freshly prepared breakfast sandwiches, deli sandwiches and hot soups. The deli sandwiches include a Charcuterie Sandwich, a Kentucky Cuban, a […]
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Behind the Recipe: Roebling Books and Coffee
What is Behind the Recipe? Each month, I (LINK’s digital editor and newsroom food aficionado) am going behind the scenes with a local chef, bartender or barista to learn how their recipes came to be and what makes them unique. This month, we’re stopping by Roebling Books and Coffee to hear from barista and event […]
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Stonehouse Settlement Winery blends family, history and handcrafted wine
From 1913 through 1938, the Oakland 12-Mile School operated as a one-room schoolhouse for children in Campbell County. In 2025, the building is now the tasting room for Stonehouse Settlement Winery. Walter, Jean and Patsy Scott attended the school during that time. Three generations later, Sandy and Steve Scott bought the old school building on […]
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‘Forces of Nature’ Scott High’s marching band competes again after 19 years
For the first time since 2006, Scott High School has a competing marching band. “I’m so excited, I’m so excited. Three competitions this year? I’m so excited. THREE competitions!” is how Scott senior, marching clarinetist and section leader Molly Lucas, described her feelings about this year’s season. The band’s show, titled “Forces of Nature,” was […]
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Eat, drink, repeat: LINK Team’s go-to NKY restaurants, bars
There are too many good places to eat in Northern Kentucky to count, and the people on the LINK team certainly like to eat (and occasionally drink), so we thought we’d share some of our favorites. To get you the best recommendations I could, I (LINK’s digital editor) asked our team members (and myself) six […]
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A cut above: NKY butchers keep craft alive
The sons of Billy Finke and his brothers will be the seventh generation to operate the family’s Fort Wright butcher shop. Since 1876, the Finke family has owned and operated Bill Finke & Sons. The shop was originally in a storefront on Main Street, but has been at its current location at 1502 Amsterdam Road […]
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Behind the Recipe: Carmelo’s with Chef Mitch Arens
What is Behind the Recipe? Each month, I (LINK’s digital editor and newsroom food aficionado) am going behind the scenes with a local chef, bartender or barista to learn how their recipes came to be and what makes them unique. This month, we’re stopping by Carmelo’s to hear from chef Mitch Arens. In October, Carmelo’s […]