The annual Riverfest, Western & Southern/WEBN Fireworks event will return this Labor Day weekend, and folks hoping to enjoy the show from Covington should plan ahead. “Riverfest brings thousands of people to the riverfront and other locations with a view of the river,” Covington Police Chief Justin Wietholter said in a press release. “We ask […]
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Want to live with 1,400 dummies? This Fort Mitchell ventriloquist museum is hiring
Vent Haven Museum in Fort Mitchell, which touts itself as “the world’s only museum dedicated to ventriloquism,” is seeking a new curator. The museum has roughly 1,400 dummies and puppets in its collection, plus thousands of books and photographs. “We still get about 20 to 25 donated a year, and so it’s a constantly growing […]
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Mammoth Music Festival returning to Newport for third year
Newport’s Mammoth Music Festival is set to return to Newport this October. Back for its third year, the Mammoth Music Festival is scheduled for Sunday, October 4. The festival is a community-focused experience centered around local music, visual art, food and drinks. The opening ceremonies will start at 11:30 am. Music performances will take place […]
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Covington’s native plant giveaway returns in September
Covington’s fall native plant giveaway event will return in early September. The event will see the distribution of one free native plant to Covington residents. A similar event took place in the spring. “After seeing how excited residents were to participate in our spring giveaway, we knew we had to bring it back,” Covington Parks […]
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Boone County Distilling named to The Points Guy’s top 10 small businesses worth visiting
National travel outlet The Points Guy, in partnership with Capital One Business, has named Boone County Distilling among the top 10 small businesses in the United States worth building your next trip around. The list identifies 10 small businesses across the country that embody their communities’ identities and are interesting enough that a traveler would […]
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A permanent farmers market? Some Covington residents say the plan goes too far
After years of bouncing from one location to another, the Covington Farmers Market may finally have a permanent home. Covington residents and leaders came out to John G. Carlisle Elementary Monday for an open house on the newly proposed permanent location. Although some residents were pleased the market was finally going to get a permanent […]
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Our readers chose their favorites in NKY arts and entertainment
Northern Kentucky is bursting with creativity and culture, and nobody knows that better than the people who call this vibrant community theirs. From world-class museums and live music venues to beloved local bands and one-of-a-kind festivals, the arts and entertainment scene in Northern Kentucky is anything but ordinary. This year’s Reader’s Choice Awards shine a […]
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Erlanger celebrates opening of new dog park
Erlanger celebrated the grand opening of the new Amber Run Dog Park Thursday afternoon. The dog park represents the first significant opening of the city’s Eons Adventure Park, a massive park project spanning over 1,000 acres of urban woodland. “Today is the first symbolic opening of Eon’s Adventure Park proper,” said City Administrator Mark Collier. […]
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Former Boone County Sen. John Schickel named to Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame
Former state senator from Boone County, John Schickel, was named to the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame. Founded in 2001 by the Kentucky Distillers Association, the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame honors individuals who’ve had a significant impact on the industry’s stature, growth and awareness. “We look forward to celebrating this extraordinary class in September […]
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Art After Hours returns to Campbell County Public Library
Art After Hours returns on July 24 to close out the Campbell County Public Libraries’ summer of stories. Stop by the Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch at 1000 Highland Ave. from 7 to 9 pm on July 24 and enjoy art and spend time with friends and neighbors. Art After Hours is an opportunity to support the […]
