FIESTA NKY was created to provide food, clothing and resource coordination for the Hispanic and Latino communities in Northern Kentucky, and has since provided clothing to over 300 people, started an on-site emergency food pantry, coordinated resources, partnered with local agencies, and held food distribution events and other community events.
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Braxton Brewing joins forces with O.K.I. Bourbon, Molly Wellman on enhanced cocktails
Braxton Brewing Company and O.K.I. Bourbon have launched an innovative cocktail program led by local mixologist Molly Wellmann, with the aim of bringing unique cocktail and bourbon experiences to visitors.
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Meet the new Florence chief of police
Jeff Mallery, a native of Florence and 21-year veteran of the Florence Police Department, has been appointed as the new police chief, replacing Tom Grau, who is retiring on May 1.
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Alcohol consumption in Covington parks approved with proper permits
The Covington City Commission passed an ordinance that allows alcohol consumption in the city’s parks with a special event permit and a liquor license.
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St. Jude’s Hospital raffles off home for cancer research
St. Jude’s Hospital is giving away a $480,000 Fischer Homes house in Covington’s Tuscany subdivision to raise money for cancer research, and all proceeds will benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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New Riff, Silver Grove, celebrate Earth Day with opening of new park
New Riff Distilling donated $16,830 to the Silver Grove Community Foundation on Earth Day to help create Green Valley Pond Park, which features fishing opportunities, benches, trash cans, disc golf and a gazebo.
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Kids to Parks Day in Kenton County promotes outdoor recreation, conservation
Kenton County’s Department of Parks and Recreation is celebrating ‘Kids to Parks Day’ at the New Kenton County Park in Independence on May 18 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. with nature crafts, a scavenger hunt, and hiking.
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Newport High School boys’ basketball team recognized for season
Newport High School’s boys’ basketball team was recognized by Campbell County Fiscal Court for its 32-4 season.
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Kentucky enacts law creating Ohio River Regional Recreation Authority
Gov. Andy Beshear signed House Bill 712 creating the Kentucky Ohio River Regional Recreation Authority, a 25-county agency designed to build a recreational trail system and economic development opportunities along the Ohio River.
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Linden Grove Cemetery to give away free seedlings for Arbor Day
Linden Grove Historic Cemetery and Arboretum in Covington is hosting an Arbor Day event on April 27 to raise environmental awareness and stewardship, featuring free seedlings and live music.
