Written by Emily Sisk, news editor at The Northerner Dance has been a driving force for sophomore Connie Viars from the age of three. If she could envision her life now, though, her three year-old self would likely be beaming with pride. Viars’ strong dedication and passion for dance landed her in a performing role […]
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NKY family wins $500,000 on lottery scratch-off
A local family had a stroke of luck most people only dream about. William Hicks and his sons, William, Jr. and Stephen, of the Campbell Co. city of California, claimed their $500,000 Kentucky Lottery scratch-off prize last Friday. William, Jr. and Stephen Hicks were riding together to work at the garage door repair company that […]
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Tickets on sale for Boone County Senior Picnic
Now in its 35th year, tickets are on sale for the Boone County Senior Picnic, which is set for Wednesday, Sept. 14.
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Covington Farmers Market hosting fundraiser brunch as 10th anniversary nears
Every week for almost ten years, vendors set up booths and tables in Covington’s Roebling Point business district where patrons can sip coffee, sample baked goods and buy freshly grown produce at the Covington Farmers Market. In celebration of its 10th anniversary, the Covington Farmers Market is hosting a Farm to Fork fundraising brunch on […]
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Free event to celebrate 50 years of Boone County parks dept
The Boone County Parks Department is celebrating 50 years in the community with a free event on Saturday. The department regularly holds free movie nights, nature walks and outdoor events for the public, but Jackie Heyenbruch, marketing and special events coordinator, said they wanted to do something even bigger to celebrate their 50th anniversary. On […]
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Point/Arc to host 50th anniversary block party in Covington
The Point/Arc in Covington is nearing its 50th anniversary. To celebrate, Point/Arc will be hosting a block party on Friday, Aug. 5 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Covington traffic will be detoured from Washington to Pike Streets, and Madison Avenue and Pike Street. “We’re expecting a tremendous day, as well as a large turnout […]
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NKY streetscapes: Dixie Highway in Fort Mitchell
Disclosure: The author of this post is related to the mayor of Ft. Mitchell, who is also one of the owners of Jim’s Fine Wine and Spirits. Fort Mitchell will forever have my heart. This is where I walked home from elementary school each day, where I now stop for my daily coffee, and where […]
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Campbell Co. natives’ new slasher film premiering at Esquire Theater
“All Your Friends Are Dead” is like the classic teen slasher film, but features actors in their 30s. The film’s creators, Northern Kentucky natives Ricky Glore and Nicholas Hiance, said they wanted to create a semi-autobiographical movie. The film follows 35-year old Matt Wilbee, who falls into depression, realizing his best days were in high school. […]
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American Idol winner to perform at Fort Thomas festival
Lawrence County native and American Idol winner Noah Thompson will perform at this year’s Merchants & Music festival in Fort Thomas. Thompson, of Louisa, Kentucky, is scheduled to perform on Saturday, Sept. 24 on the Amphitheater Stage at 7:30 p.m. He’ll be opening for Dylan Scott. The outdoor festival is intended to celebrate merchants of […]
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Teens reconnect with nature through Adventure Crew
Adventure Crew’s mission is to get teens outdoors. The nonprofit is in school districts around the region to connect city teens to nature through outdoor adventures. The nonprofit hosts monthly outdoor events, like hiking, kayaking, and biking, from September through May to approximately 75 to 100 students. Since starting in 2015, they have expanded into […]