Local shelters and food banks in Northern Kentucky are accepting donations of coats, blankets, food items, and other essentials to help families during the holidays.
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Do not wash your turkey and other Thanksgiving tips to keep your food safe
Ready or not, the holidays are here. It’s a time when many Americans accustomed to preparing simple meals find themselves responsible for safely serving multi-dish feasts. It’s no easy task. Outbreaks of some types of food poisoning tend to rise in November and December, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Tainted […]
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‘Thanksgiving Grandma’ reuniting with mistaken friend for 9th year
“Thanksgiving Grandma Wanda Dench” and Jamal Hinton are planning to celebrate the holiday together for the 9th year in a row. “Looking forward to a day filled with good food, great company, and lasting memories,” Jamal said in a post on X. The pair connected by accident in 2016 after Dench texted an invitation for […]
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Brighton Center brightens holidays for parents, kids with toy drive
Brighton Center is helping to relieve the burden on families during the holidays by holding two annual events that assist families with getting toys under their tree and a holiday meal on the table.
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From orphanage to centenarian: NKY resident reflects on 100 years
Anita Ciafardini, born in West Virginia in 1924, has lived in multiple orphanages and worked at Wadsworth Watch Company and worked at Wadsworth Watch Company and The Avenue. She has 12 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, and eight great-great-grandchildren.
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Holiday events in Northern Kentucky everyone can enjoy
It’s almost the holiday season, and Santa Claus has lots of toys for every good girl and good little boy. And Northern Kentucky has lots of fun for the whole family. Whether you’re looking for something to do with your kids while they’re off school, need somewhere to take out-of-town family, or you’re looking for […]
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Want to win some Pappy Van Winkle before the holidays? Here’s how
Easterseals Redwood is raffling a rare flight of Pappy Van Winkle bourbon to raise funds and awareness for its mission to support people with disabilities, veterans, and individuals facing economic challenges.
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Bellevue family’s non-profit provides free shoes for children with cerebral palsy
Mad Kicks, a non-profit founded by Marlene Thies, provides free shoes and socks to patients at the Perlman Center, giving them access to fun designs and helping them fit over leg braces, while also offering financial assistance to families in need.
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Friendsgiving food made easy
Thanksgiving has evolved from a one day celebration with immediate loved ones and home-cooked meals centered around gigantic poultry to a nearly monthlong celebration. As part of that, “Friendsgiving” has become the unofficial day of recognizing those close to you that aren’t relatives. As a true millennial, I have participated in this holiday many times […]
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Campbell Media: Equipping Campbell County with media tools, government insights
Campbell Media, a service of the Campbell County Cable Board, offers a range of services including recording local government meetings, covering community events, providing equipment and training for residents, and offering internships for college and high school students.
