Bellevue held its third annual Winter Carnival and Chili Cookoff on Feb 24, despite below-freezing temperatures. That didn’t stop community members, like Philip Lanz, from stopping by. “I just like to be involved with the city,” Lanz said. “It brings a lot of people and makes a lot of people happy.” Bellevue Police Officer Jon […]
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Florence Community Band: ‘band people who loved it and never quit playing’
The Florence Community Band allows folks to pursue their passion without auditions, fees, or judgment. The traditional concert band comprises roughly 70 volunteer members who play concerts, parks and various city events. The band has few requirements to join other than supplying your own instrument and preferably being able to play and read music at […]
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NKU to host Lego competition this Saturday
Northern Kentucky University’s Center for Integrative Natural Science and Mathematics will host a Lego competition on Saturday, Feb. 17 starting at 11:15 a.m., involving students in grades 2 through 8 who have been engaging in research, problem-solving, coding and engineering.
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Erlanger’s Summer Sendoff seeks art, craft & food vendors
The City of Erlanger is seeking art, craft and food vendors for its annual Summer Sendoff, which will take place Saturday, Sept. 21, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Silverlake Park. Interested parties should contact Kim Wolking at kim.wolking@cityoferlanger.com to learn more.
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New NKY bluegrass festival celebrates an 1897 law regulating bourbon purity
Bourbon and bluegrass fans will soon be able to enjoy a new event that aims to celebrate Northern Kentucky’s ties to both of those things. The Bonded Spirit Bluegrass Festival will hold its inaugural celebration on March 2 at Smoke Justis in Covington. The festival will feature a cocktail competition, food and live music from […]
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Rock’n Revival for the Cure: A tribute to a local man’s legacy, battle with cancer
Following his untimely death, the legacy of John Forsthoefel continues to live on thanks to one man and his band. The day after attending his future son-in-law’s bachelor party, just a few weeks before his daughter’s wedding, John had a seizure and was quickly diagnosed with glioblastoma. Resistant to most conventional therapy, glioblastoma is a […]
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NKU administrator receives 2024 Grammy nomination
Jason Vest, the associate provost for Academic and Student Affairs, has been nominated for a Grammy award for his work as a member of Conspirare, an award-winning choir and non-profit. This year the group was nominated for Best Classical Crossover album for the Grammys. Vest, who has been at NKU since 2014, has held multiple […]
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Winter fun for kids: Kenton County Public Library’s indoor play activities
The Kenton County Public Library’s three locations will host a variety of indoor play activities for kids later this January to help any family get through the cold weather. “All three locations offer an indoor play area with board games, toys, Legos, pretend play, sensory play, toddler slides and so much more,” said a recent […]
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Campbell County High School to upgrade nearly 30 year old auditorium lighting
The Campbell County School District is replacing the original auditorium lighting in Campbell County High School, which is approaching 30 years old. The district worked with Shrout Tate Wilson Consulting Engineers and REH&A Architects to develop the project’s design, which includes power controls, distribution devices, equipment, demolition, electric control devices, training, system start-up, labor, and […]
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NKY songwriter creates music focused on ending veteran suicide, helping nonprofit
Written by Craig McKee for WCPO For years, Northern Kentucky native Brian Martin listened to stories of military service from friends and family. While his father didn’t speak much about his time in uniform, his mother would often speak of her father’s time serving in the Pacific during World War II. “Hearing all those stories, […]
