The city of Erlanger bid farewell to summer at Saturday’s Summer Sendoff at Silverlake Park. The event kicked off at 4 p.m. and ended with fireworks at 9:30 p.m. The weather cooperated perfectly, with the sun coming out in the afternoon and the temperatures just right for the end of summer and the beginning of […]
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NKY philanthropist and local leader learn they are father and son
Editor’s note: This story is written by LINK nky contributor Patricia A. Scheyer, who was once married to Bill Scheyer, a main subject in this story. Typically such a close connection would prohibit one of our journalists from writing on the topic, but given the nature of the article pertaining to family connections, we permitted […]
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Are you ready for this weekend’s Oktoberfest Newport?
Oans, zwoa, drei, gsuffa! That’s German for “One, two, three, drink!” and you may recognize the words because they are part of a very popular Oktoberfest song. You’ll be able to sing it all you want at Oktoberfest Newport, which is returning to Newport on the Levee from Sept. 23 to 25. The Music If […]
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Campbell County community members recognized at fiscal court meeting
Former Campbell County Head Wrestling Coach Mike Bankemper recognized for his 42-year career Recently retired Campbell County High School Wrestling Coach Mike Bankemper was honored at this week’s Campbell County Fiscal Court meeting for his 42-year career. Bankemper was a wrestler at Campbell County High School until he graduated in 1976 and wrestled at Northern […]
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Devou Park Overlook to be refreshed in honor of local business, government leader
After Drees Homes chairman and former Kenton Co. Judge/Executive Ralph Drees passed away in March of last year, his daughter, Barbara Drees Jones, searched for a way to properly honor his legacy. At Tuesday’s night’s Covington city commission meeting, Drees Jones presented her idea: funding and renovating the Devou Park Overlook, the popular regional destination […]
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LINK streetscapes: Washington Street and North Jefferson Street in Historic Burlington
This particular segment of Streetscapes transported me to a different era. I’ve been to Burlington before, but never made it past the McDonald’s and gas stations. The further I drove, the further away from modern reality I got, and I mean that in the best way possible. When I drove past Burlington Commons, I actually […]
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No, plastic Kroger bags can’t be recycled curbside: Here’s a list of what you can and can’t recycle
Whether you’re shutting down your pool, clearing out beach bags, ridding your backyard of summer party remnants, or still cleaning up the back-to-school mess, here is some guidance on what can and can’t be recycled curbside: Recyclable curbside: Bug spray & sunscreen (plastic or aerosol): Make sure you empty them, remove the pumps and (from metal bottles) […]
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Kenton County Animal Services will soon be open seven days a week
Kenton County Animal Services is reorganizing to be open seven days a week. According to the reorganization plan, this new structure will help solve issues like an increased need for medical assistance within the shelter, decreasing overtime and burnout among staff. The plan also points to improving safety by addressing animal behavior concerns. The animal […]
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Grants Lick celebrates 225 years: ‘It’s a community that helps each other’
Grants Lick is a small town in the southwestern part of Campbell County. It has been there for 225 years. In 1793, Samuel Bryan, the nephew of Daniel Boone, discovered salt water in the area. John Grant, also a nephew of Boone, owned the land on which the salt water was found and created a […]
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A Decade of Decadence: DBL Law’s Women of Excellence Event at the home of Bob and Diane Hoffer
DBL Law’s fête of the season returned in spectacular fashion at the residence of Bob and Diane Hoffer in Fort Mitchell on Friday. Billed as a networking event with “Cocktails, lifestyle, luxury, wellness, food, and more,” there were a variety of activities and presentations for it’s guests of distinction, with something for everyone to experience. […]
