The kids were in charge Wednesday night for the annual Kids’ Night at the Southgate city council meeting. Middle schoolers from Southgate Public School and St. Therese School took over city council roles for the evening and presided over the city’s business. Serving as mayor, council member, city attorney, police chief, fire chief and other […]
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Host gifts: To gift or not to gift – what is the etiquette?
Emily Post, the grande dame of 20th century etiquette, did not say a lot about host gifts except that it is customary to give a small gift to thank someone for inviting you into their home. The tradition is not quite as common today, but most people do still bring a little something, especially to […]
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Our Northern Kentucky holiday gift guide
It’s the season, so they say, and for many of us that means the search begins for the best and most meaningful gifts. Here are our suggestions for gifts for young and old – for the easy-to-please, the hard-to-buy-for and that person who seems to have everything. We scoured Northern Kentucky in search of local, […]
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Fort Thomas passes Design Review Board update
Fort Thomas city council voted to accept an update to its Design Review Board ordinance at their Monday meeting following a months long effort. Council approved new and clarified language outlining board membership and duties. The changes to the Design Review Board ordinance were part of an overall in-depth review of city ordinances pertaining to […]
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Fort Thomas honors longtime business owner and city volunteer
Fort Thomas city officials honored and thanked business owner and resident Susan Stewart, who is retiring from the city’s Renaissance Board and moving to Texas. Mayor Eric Haas opened the city’s November council meeting by presenting the owner of Colonel De’s Gourmet Herbs and Spices (later Colonel De’s Kitchen and Catering) with a plaque in […]
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Southgate talks police evidence room space needs: ‘We would fail’
The need for a larger and more efficient police department evidence room led the discussion at the Southgate city council’s Nov. 15 meeting. The current evidence room is too small, said Police Chief John Christmann, and does not meet the standards of accreditation. The next accreditation for his department will be in 2026, and he […]
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Three schools benefit from Bellevue art supply fundraiser
The city of Bellevue awarded $453 each to three local school art departments at its Nov. 8 council meeting. The money will help pay for art supplies for Grandview Elementary, Bellevue High School and Holy Trinity School. The city raised the money through its annual Art in the Park event. The city asked people to […]
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Bellevue considers police department reorganization
Bellevue Police Chief Jon McClain said his department remains short-staffed at the city’s November council meeting. After unsuccessful efforts to fill an opening in the department, he proposed a restructuring that would help in efforts to support and retain his remaining officers. He proposed eliminating the open position and dividing the salary among his officers. […]
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Northern Kentucky’s German roots flow much deeper than Mainstrasse
This story originally appeared in the Oct. 20 edition of the Weekly LINK Reader. To get these stories first, subscribe here. Enjoy this story in two ways – read below or listen here. Covington’s Oktoberfest, held annually in the city’s Mainstrasse Village, brings visitors from near and far to don their best lederhosen, dance, play games and – […]
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The Sunday Story: NKY’s German roots flow much deeper than Mainstrasse
This week on the Sunday Story, we talk with LINK nky contributor Robin Gee about this history or German heritage in Northern Kentucky. Read More Here | Listen Below | Donate Here Covington’s Oktoberfest, held annually in the city’s Mainstrasse Village, brings visitors from near and far to don their best lederhosen, dance, play games and – […]
