“It’s insane for the fact that our practices have changed so much, for the fact that we’re such a technology-based world in the media arts,” Steeplechase Elementary Art Teacher George Canfield told LINK nky before his first fifth-grade class on Tuesday. “And though I embrace it, and I definitely expose the students to it, I […]
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Boone County art teacher honored with education leadership award
George Canfield, an art instructor at Steeplechase Elementary School in the Boone County School District, has been honored with the 2025 Art Education Leadership Award from Artsonia, an online gallery of student art portfolios. The award honors “pioneers in the art education community who continuously inspire their peers and engage students,” according to a press […]
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NKY nonprofit combines passion for music with substance abuse prevention
Sean Kathman knows firsthand the impact of substance abuse disorder. A self-admitted heavy drinker, Kathman said he began his own journey toward recovery after the loss of a loved one. “One of my very best friends, Nick Bungenstock, he passed away from a heroin overdose in 2013,” Kathman said. Now sober, the local nurse and […]
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Alexandria artist ceramic piece explores identity, earns top award
Alexandria-based artist JeeEun Lee carves out a personal topography of belonging and earned top honors in Ohio’s premier fine craft exhibition with her ceramic wall sculpture. Lee’s ”Belonging/Sense” sculpture is featured in the “Best of 2025” at the Ohio Craft Museum’s annual juried members exhibition. The “Best of 2025” showcases contemporary fine craft by 65 artists. […]
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NKY book clubs: find community through reading
What’s better than curling up with a good book? Maybe getting to talk to people about the book. Around the region, there are plenty of book clubs to join, whether you’re looking for something virtual, something educational or you’re looking to start something of your own! Read on to learn about some of the unique […]
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Keeping the passion: NKU sophomore brings her love of art back to life
An NKU sophomore settles into her time at college but realizes she is missing something. Entrepreneurship major Bella Brink is a very detail-oriented student and found a major she cares deeply about. Growing up, Brink was surrounded by art and the passion that comes with it. Her dad and great-grandma were painters, and her mom, […]
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Find an NKY summer camp before it’s too late!
It’s officially spring, and you know what that means? Time to start preparing for summer, and for those with kids, it’s time to start thinking about what you’re going to do with them during the school break. One way to get your kids out of the house and provide them with fun and educational experiences […]
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Highlands grad scores ‘find of a lifetime’ Honus Wagner autographed book
Highlands High grad Chris Kidney runs a business reselling clothes and vintage items online. His business was doing okay, but he experienced quite a significant slump this past winter. It was one that made him consider getting out of the business, he said, but he decided to give it one last shot. He had recently […]
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Work out, but make it fun in NKY
This story is part of our latest super issue. Click here to read more. Sometimes, working out can feel like … well, work. If you’re feeling like you need to get a workout in, but you don’t really want to work that hard, and you need a drink, look no further. We’ve found several different places […]
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City of Covington seeking items for time capsule
The City of Covington is searching for items for a time capsule to be buried in the Covington Central Riverfront neighborhood. The “Fill a Time Capsule” submittal event is set for April 12 in front of the Latonia Branch of the Kenton County Public Library. The City of Covington wants to allow all residents to […]
