The day before Thanksgiving is one of the busiest travel days of the year. During the holidays, airlines and roads are inundated with passengers traveling to see family and friends. According to AAA, more than 700,000 Kentuckians are traveling at least 50 miles for Thanksgiving this year, nearly reaching pre-pandemic levels. With an international airport […]
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Lavender Trail Boutique & Gifts hosting grand opening in December
Fort Thomas is welcoming a new boutique and gift shop into their community. Lavender Trail Boutique & Gifts is hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony for their grand opening on Sunday, Dec. 4 at their storefront on 1 Highland Ave. The ribbon cutting will begin at 2 p.m. with the store being open for business from […]
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Free public Wi-Fi coming to Campbell County parks
An extension to the fiber bill, allowing Wi-Fi access to every door in Campbell County, is now expanding to the county parks. As part of a deal with AltaFiber, Campbell County received a credit for a public Wi-Fi project. The project includes Wi-Fi access at AJ Jolly Park, campground, festival area, and golf course in […]
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Art exhibit at Thomas More draws more students than years past
An art show at Thomas More University held this week proved to be quite popular. each year, Thomas More holds a showcase for art from area high school seniors and juniors. Art pieces are submitted by students and teachers from all over the tri-state area. They are judged by Thomas More’s chapter of Kappa Pi, […]
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Three Spirits Tavern bartender crowned winner of inaugural Northern Kentucky Cocktail Classic
Bartender Ray Perryman of Three Spirits Tavern in Bellevue took home some hardware from the inaugural Northern Kentucky Cocktail Classic. His cocktail, the ‘Harvest Season,’ featured Four Roses Small Batch Bourbon, pear and apple juice, a touch of lemon juice, ginger liqueurs, house-made spiced simple syrup, sweet ginger bitters and a smoked rosemary garnish. Perryman […]
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Walton celebrates Christmas on Main
For many years, the city of Walton has been celebrating the beginning of the Christmas season by holding a special event on the first Friday of December. This year the day falls on December 2. This celebration always starts with a parade right down the center of Main Street, usually with several floats, and at […]
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Doe you hunt? Deer season kicks off in NKY Saturday morning
Attention all hunters: Deer season is right around the corner. Modern gun season begins on Saturday, Nov. 12. The season lasts 16 days concluding on Nov. 27. The forecast for opening day? Wet and rainy with a chance of snow. Be sure to bundle up because temperatures are projected to range in the mid-30s. During […]
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Northern Kentucky gym owner places third in 2022 U.S Strongman National Championship
The owner of Be Strong KY gym in Erlanger, Ben Eisenmenger, took home a third-place win at the United States Strongman National Championship in the Middleweight division. The Strongman competition held in Erie, PA, on Oct. 15 is a sports competition in which competitors are tested for their pure strength, using various tasks. “Earning my […]
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Kenton County Animal Services at full capacity, running adoption specials
Looking to adopt a furry friend? The Kenton County Animal shelter is at full capacity and is running an adoption special through Thursday, Nov. 10, to help alleviate their intake. The normal $125 adoption fee has been reduced to $22. The reduced fee is for all pets in the shelter’s care. There is no limit […]
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Northern Kentucky Hazardous Waste Collection Event
The Northern Kentucky Hazardous Waste Collection Event is taking place this Saturday, Nov. 5, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Residents of Boone, Campbell, and Kenton counties can dispose of their household hazards for free at this event. Items accepted: Antifreeze Batteries (all types) Corrosives/Flammables (fuel, kerosene, etc.) Electronics Ink Cartridges/Toner Light Bulbs Oil Paint […]
