Boone County Public Library is holding a Colonial Ball at the Main Library on Nov. 13, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. This after-hours event will be held at the Main Library at 1786 Burlington Pike in Burlington. Registration is not required for this program. Any adult can come and enjoy games, prizes and a colonial […]
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Walton plans Owens Lake Park upgrades
The city of Walton is planning upgrades to Owens Lake Park. The upgrades will include updated restrooms and a new pavilion structure. Matt Bogen, Walton City Engineer with Cardinal Engineering, briefed the community on the coming renovations at the Tuesday, Nov. 10 city council meeting. “The pavilion would overlook the lake,” Bogen said. “It could […]
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Fort Mitchell proposes earlier Sunday alcohol sales, earliest in NKY region
In Fort Mitchell, anyone looking to get a drink at a local restaurant or pick up a case of beer from the store has to wait until 11 a.m. on Sundays. Now, that may soon change. City leaders introduced a new ordinance at Monday night’s city council meeting that would allow businesses and retailers to […]
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Boone County kids are bringing home the bacon, one country ham at a time
Have you ever wondered how we preserved meat before mechanical refrigeration? Kids in Boone County get the opportunity to learn how every year through a local agriculture program. Boone County residents ages 9 to 18 can take part in what is called the 2027 4-H Country Ham Project through the Boone County Cooperative Extension. They […]
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Vote for the LINK nky Educator of the Week
The LINK nky Educator of the Week contest recognizes and celebrates the incredible educators who go above and beyond for Northern Kentucky students every day. Each week, we will choose three nominees who have made an impact on their community and who represent a diverse mix of roles, grade levels, subject areas, school types and geographic locations. […]
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Donate to Florence Thanksgiving food drive through Nov. 17
The City of Florence is seeking non-perishable food donations from now through Nov. 17 for their annual Thanksgiving Food Drive. The city aims to help local families in need this holiday season with donations of canned goods, dried beans, peanut butter and more. Drop off donations inside the lobby of the Florence Government Center at […]
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‘Cam Cares’ donation drive returns to Campbell County Library
Campbell County Public Library’s “Cam Cares” donation drive is back through the end of the year. Cam Cares, formerly known as Drop Your Drawers, aims to ease the burden on schools in their efforts to provide essential resources to students so their education can remain their top priority. Since 2015, all Campbell County Public Library […]
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NKY police hope to bring holiday cheer to more kids through shopping program
Police officers in Northern Kentucky are working hard to bring holiday magic to more kids in the communities they serve this year. Last year was the first time the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #75 held its Cops and Kids event. The event saw 15 local kids accompany police officers as the kids chose fully-paid-for […]
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Finding their footing: Two Air Force veterans discover community through dance
When Krista Greenwell left the U.S. Air Force in 2016, she lost the community she had come to rely on. After more than four years of active duty at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio, Greenwell found herself navigating a difficult transition to civilian life while dealing with personal challenges and post-traumatic stress disorder. […]
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New Covington mural honors pioneering drag performer
ArtsWave Pride, a donor affinity group within ArtsWave, will dedicate its first-ever commissioned mural in Covington on Wednesday. The new mural, “Every Day of Living Is a Gift,” is located on the back of Madison Design on Madison Avenue in Covington. It honors the life of Terry Noel, a Kentucky native and trans/drag performer active […]
