Northern Kentucky University announced a new head men’s soccer coach on Thursday. Tom Poitras arrives in Highland Heights from the University of Hartford, where he was head coach since 2011. There he established the Hawks program as a perennial power in the America East Conference. Over 28 years as a head coach, Poitras has compiled […]
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Boone Library Seeks Public Input on Design of New Branch
The Boone County Public Library announced the architecture firm tapped to design its new Walton branch and also scheduled a session for public feedback. Lexington-based Omni Architects will handle the design of a new 20 to 25,000-sq. ft. facility on a 6.5-acre site. The design process begins this month. “Land was purchased in 2010 in […]
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NKY NAACP Announces Award Recipients
The Northern Kentucky branch of the NAACP announced the recipients of its annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Luncheon Awards. The awards will be presented on Monday, January 17, during the event at the Newport Syndicate (18 East 5th Street, Newport). Dr. David Childs, professor of education at Northern Kentucky University, will be the keynote […]
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Flight Attendant Wins $50,000 on Powerball After Being Rerouted to CVG
A flight attendant saw his flight rerouted to the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport and that inconvenience turned into a windfall. The Salt Lake City man, who wishes to remain anonymous, won $50,000 on the January 1 Powerball drawing. The winning ticket matched four white ball numbers and the Powerball. “I’ve traveled all over the world […]
Posted inFrankfort, Health, Infrastructure, News
Beshear Budget Supports Life Science Lab, Bridge Projects in Covington
Governor Andy Beshear’s proposed two-year state budget, announced this week, would include $10 million to support life sciences in Covington, as well as support for the Brent Spence Bridge corridor project. In a news release, the governor said that his administration “is working to attract the jobs of tomorrow through smart investments in industries with […]
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Zieglers Endow Philosophy Chair Position at Thomas More University
Thomas More University announced its first endowed chair, the Wilbert L. and Ellen Hackman Ziegler Chair of the Philosophy Department. The Zieglers contribution to the university is in appreciation for their own education at the institution, then based in Covington and known as Villa Madonna College. Ellen Ziegler (class of 1970) was an English major […]
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Shelter-in-Place Lifted After Fire at Interplastic in Ft. Wright
A reported explosion at Interplastic Corporation prompted an alert for residents living near the Ft. Wright plant on Monday night. Ft. Wright and Covington fire departments responded to the scene at 3535 Latonia Avenue after a call of an explosion came in. It reportedly involved a storage vessel housing a polyester resin, according to […]
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Two NKU Building Projects Would Benefit from Beshear Budget Proposal
Two capital projects at Northern Kentucky University would benefit in Governor Andy Beshear’s two-year budget proposal announced Monday. The governor said that his proposal represents the highest funding increase for higher education in Kentucky in decades, a nearly 12 percent increase. He said that around $250 million had been cut from the general fund to […]
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NKY Chamber Names New Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce announced the hiring of a new talent strategies specialist/director of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Ashleigh DuBois started in her new role on Monday. “As we have said and continue to say, growing, attracting and retaining world class talent and building an inclusive business community is a […]
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Stellman Steps Down as Thomas More Football Coach
Thomas More head football coach Trevor Stellman is stepping down from his role, ending seventeen years at the Crestview Hills university. “My family and I have grown hand in hand with the University,” said Stellman. “Thomas More will always be a special place to us. I’d like to thank Athletic Director Terry Connor for […]
