The Covington City Commission honored Marcus Behanan, a security guard at Holmes Middle School who saved student Brayden Smith from choking last month, with a public commemoration at their Tuesday meeting. The commission officially declared Dec. 7 as “Markie Behanan Day.” Commission member Ron Washington introduced Behanan and told the story of his actions. “On […]
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Wednesday NKY prep hoops roundup: Eaglin scores season-high 34 in latest NCC girls victory
Caroline Eaglin continuously finds ways to score when the Newport Central Catholic girls basketball team needs points. Eaglin reached a season-high 34 points making 15-of-17 free throws helping the Thoroughbreds knock off visiting St. Henry, 64-43 in 9th Region action. NewCath has won eight of its last nine games. Eaglin had some help in the […]
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Breeze Airways introducing nonstop flights to San Diego, Hartford
Breeze Airways is adding two nonstop routes out of Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport starting in spring. Starting in May, Breeze Airways will offer nonstop flights from CVG to San Diego, California, and Hartford, Connecticut. “We’re pleased that Breeze will provide nonstop service to San Diego and Hartford to complement its other service offerings,” CVG CEO Candace McGraw […]
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Hunt named Gatorade Player of the Year
Months after being named Miss Kentucky Volleyball by the Kentucky Volleyball Coaches Association, Holy Cross senior Julia Hunt was named the Gatorade Kentucky Volleyball Player of the Year. Hunt, committed to the University of Washington, helped lead Holy Cross to a 23-11 record while recording 658 kills, 114 blocks, 286 digs and 83 aces in […]
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Guidugli leads Notre Dame offense in bowl game
With their offensive coordinator departing for a head coaching position, Notre Dame turned to Gino Guidugli to call the offense in their bowl game with Oregon State on Dec. 29. Gerad Parker accepted the head coaching position at Troy, Irish head coach Marcus Freeman turning to the Highlands grad Guidugli as his option. Guidugli had […]
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Traffic impacts on Burlington Pike in Boone County for water main installation
A water main installation project is in progress on KY 18 (Burlington Pike) from Green Acres Lane to Botts Lane in Boone County. Crews will be working Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Temporary traffic signals will be installed during those hours to direct traffic around the work zone. The signals will […]
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Rachel Roberts to chair insurance committee
Kentucky Rep. and Minority Whip Rachel Roberts (D-Newport) will chair the National Council of Insurance Legislators Joint State-Federal Relations & International Insurance Issues Committee, according to a recent press release from the Kentucky House Democratic Caucus. “I’m honored to be just one of a handful of state legislators from across the county given the chance […]
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Tuesday NKY prep hoops roundup: Beechwood, Holy Cross boys advance to All “A” 9th Region semifinals
The 35th District rivals Beechwood and Holy Cross will meet in the All “A” 9th Region semifinals on Friday at 6 p.m. back at Bellevue after posting victories against 34th District opponents. Here is how they happened: Beechwood 72, Villa Madonna 45 The Tigers hit 59% from the field in the victory. Owen McCormack and […]
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Independence Fire District to offer free CPR, AED courses
The Independence Fire District will offer both free and paid certified training in CPR and the operation of automated external defibrillators, or AEDS, on Saturday, Jan. 27, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Independence Senior Center on Jackwoods Parkway. The first part of the event, which will take place from 9 a.m. to […]
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NKY girls teams showing out in latest statewide media poll
The Ninth Region in girls basketball has four of the top 11 teams in the state in the latest Kentucky High School basketball statewide media poll. Cooper comes in at No. 3, Notre Dame No. 8, Ryle in a tie for No. 9 and Holy Cross sitting at 11th. On the boys side, Covington Catholic […]
