In the coming months, Highland Heights citizens could potentially see a new nature trail for bikes and walking. The trail would be located right outside the city building and go behind one of Northern Kentucky University’s residence halls, Callahan Hall. The idea scratches the surface of a green space project that will be discussed at […]
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Kenton County Parks & Recreation to host NestWatch training for bluebird trail
Kenton County Parks & Recreation is hosting a NestWatch training for current and prospective Northern Kentucky Bluebird Trail monitors. The training is slated for Saturday, April 13, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kenton County Public Works, located at 420 Independence Station Road in Independence. A light lunch will also be served. The informative […]
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New Riff Distilling founder reflects on tenure as CEO
The head of one of Northern Kentucky’s most prominent distilleries is stepping down this week. The founder and CEO of Newport-based New Riff Distilling, Ken Lewis, is officially retiring after ten years at the head of the company. His last day as CEO will be Wednesday, March 6. He first announced his intention to retire […]
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Northern Kentucky Street Soccer bridges communities through futsal
Northern Kentucky Street Soccer is a grassroots organization that promotes the pickup culture of futsal and provides a space for residents of all ages and backgrounds to come together, promoting a sense of community and social cohesion.
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Braxton Brewing introduces private barrel program
Covington-based Braxton Brewing Company introduced a private barrel program at its Braxton Barrel House pub in Fort Mitchell. The barrel program features over 300 barrels of aged beer. One barrel can produce over 500ml glass bottles of beer. Barrels will cost an average of $2,500 to $4,500 per, according to the release. “We’ve always been focused […]
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Campbell County to conduct AJ Jolly lake study, restoration
Campbell County Fiscal Court has approved the first phase of a restoration project for AJ Jolly lake, which includes a hydrographic study and/or an engineering study to identify and recommend lake restoration measures and a preventative maintenance plan.
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Check out these homes for sale in Northern Kentucky
This story originally appeared in the Feb. 16 edition of the LINK Weekly Reader. To get these stories first, subscribe at linknky.com/subscribe. Whether you’re in the market for some new digs or you just like checking out local real estate, we’ve got some interesting properties for you to check out. Each week, we find and feature […]
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Creating a buzz: Local bee enthusiasts looking toward spring
Northern Kentucky bee enthusiasts are gearing up for spring by attending monthly meetings of the Northern Kentucky Beekeepers Association, learning about mason bees, and renting nesting blocks from Rent Mason Bees to enjoy the benefits of pollination in their gardens without the hassle of cleaning and maintenance.
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Miss NKU winner advocates for after-school programs, aims to make a difference
Kandice Williams, an NKU cheerleader and an elementary school teacher, was crowned the second-ever Miss NKU, a local preliminary under Miss America, and will go on to compete for Miss Kentucky.
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Alexandria launching monthly spotlight program to boost local businesses
Alexandria is implementing a spotlight program to help highlight local businesses, with a randomly selected business being showcased on the city’s Facebook page and website for the month.
