The first Campbell County Conservation District Bale Trail event is over and the votes are tallied. The bale trail event let people drive Campbell County’s scenic backroads and discover hay bale displays crafted by local farms and families. After viewing the bales, people could vote for their favorite. The winners were announced on the Campbell […]
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Covington mulls extended alcohol sales for Madrid Bengals game
Covington performed a first reading of a special (temporary) ordinance this week that would allow for early morning alcohol sales on Sunday, Nov. 8. It’s the date a football game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Atlanta Falcons is set to take place in Madrid, Spain. City Solicitor Frank Schultz said the ordinance came about […]
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Fort Thomas honors YMCA staff, first responders after cardiac arrest rescue
Fort Thomas is honoring a few heroic citizens and first responders for their life-saving efforts during a cardiac arrest at the local YMCA. On Monday at the Fort Thomas City Council meeting Fire Chief Chris Amon presented commendations alongside a Fort Thomas Fire Department community hero challenge coin to YMCA staff Arielle Dawson, Madison Coons, […]
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A golf ball drop in Northern Kentucky could help wipe out polio worldwide
People around the region can help eradicate polio throughout the world this week by purchasing a golf ball. The Kenton County Rotary Club‘s annual charity Golf Ball Drop is scheduled to take place this Thursday. The event will see as many as 400 numbered golf balls dropped from the top of an Independence fire truck […]
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Get into the Halloween spirit with these upcoming NKY events
With Halloween just around the corner, Northern Kentucky residents have plenty of opportunities to celebrate the spooky season, from haunted attractions and pumpkin carving to costume parades and family-friendly parties. Here are several upcoming Halloween events happening across the region. Newport Pumpkin Carving Contest: Oct. 21 The Newport Parks and Recreation Department will host a […]
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Kenton County to name new park pavilion for retiring Commissioner Jon Draud
Kenton County’s newest park will soon be named for one of its longest-serving public officials. The Kenton County Fiscal Court voted last week to name the future four-season pavilion at the upcoming Fox Ridge Park the Dr. Jon Draud Pavilion. Judge/Executive Kris Knochelmann proposed the honor during his report, calling the park a major investment […]
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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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Researcher makes new discovery from fossils at Big Bone Lick
Ken Tankersley walks to the boat dock he used for years. He told LINK nky’s media partner, WCPO, that it was his favorite part of fossil hunting. Tankersley and his students would put canoes in the creek and paddle upstream to Big Bone Lick. They were looking for bone beds and fossil deposits. “Eventually, you’d […]
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Kenton County Library to celebrate 20th anniversary of Haunted Library
The Kenton County Public Library will celebrate a special 20th anniversary of its annual Haunted Library event later this month. “For 20 years, Haunted Library has brought creativity, imagination and more than a few good scares to our community,” said Denise Fritsch, executive director of Kenton County Public Library. “We’re excited to celebrate this Halloween […]
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Fort Thomas natives return home to showcase art in new exhibition
Two Fort Thomas natives are returning to their hometown to showcase their artwork in an exhibition that brings illustration and stained glass together. Illustrator Lucie Rice and stained glass artist Jane Pompilio, both Highlands High School graduates, will be featured in “Storytellers in Ink & Glass” at 8 North Center for the Arts in Fort […]
