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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Southgate prepares for Arbor Day, celebrates 20 years as Tree City USA
At a short meeting Wednesday, Southgate city council heard plans for the city’s upcoming Arbor Day celebration on April 25. The celebration, hosted by the city’s Park and Tree Board, also commemorates the city’s longtime designation as a “Tree City USA.” Councilmember Aileen Okura pointed out a display in the city council chamber of the […]
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Covington considers video marketing, return on investment unclear
The Covington City Commission will consider approving a contract of up to $122,700 with local video production company, Spotted Yeti Media, to produce marketing videos aimed at attracting both new city employees and new businesses to the city. The commission heard the proposal at their caucus meeting Tuesday night, and while at least one city […]
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Doll collecting finds a home in Hebron at Kentucky’s last doll show
In Hebron, the last remaining doll show is proving that this timeless hobby still has a devoted following. The Triple Crown Doll Club allows people to get together and share their interest in doll collecting. Deanna Parobeck has been a club member since 2009. While there are many reasons people collect dolls, she loves their […]
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Pickleball’s popularity surges with all ages in NKY
This story is part of our latest super issue. Click here to read more. It’s impossible to talk about outdoor recreation these days without talking about pickleball. More than 48 million adult Americans played the sport in 2023, according to the Association of Pickleball professionals. Now, people of all ages across the country – and Northern […]
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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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For sale in NKY: Check out these homes for sale right now
This story originally appeared in the March 7, 2025, edition of the LINK Reader. To get stories like this first, subscribe here. Check out some of the latest homes on the market in Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties! This week, we’ve got a cabin in Petersburg on 35 acres of land, a charming 1948 four-bedroom, […]
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Hebron mom helps donate over 1,200 fun hospital gowns to kids in need
On a recent February day, Hebron mom Brandi Hamilton traveled into Cincinnati with her son Nash to deliver boxes to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. The two were delivering the first of several shipments of colorful, soft gowns for the children to wear. Nash, Hamilton said, had one of the gowns when he was fighting cancer […]
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Ride the Cov: Building a stronger community through cycling
Meeting in front of the “Goose Girl Fountain” in Covington every other week, Ride the Cov aims to spread the love of cycling. “We’re a group of local people who are all really passionate about cycling and making Covington a more walkable, bikeable and safe place to live,” said Ride the Cov President Nate Weyand-Geise. […]
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Up and Over: Bringing Mardi Gras celebrations to Mainstrasse since 1999
“Mainstrasse Village has always embodied Mardi Gras,” said Amy Kummler, the owner of Up Over Bar. The Mardi Gras-themed bar on Main Street in Covington is the epicenter of the holiday’s celebrations in Mainstrasse Village. Kummler, along with her team, organizes the annual Mardi Gras parade that starts off at Larry’s bar on 9th Street, […]
