The city of Union and Commissioner John Mefford are in need of two additional independent judges for the 2022 Photo Contest. The contest is open now until Oct. 31, and the winner will be announced on Nov. 14. The photos are focused on the landscape and life of Union. For those interested in judging the […]
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Covington’s Mutter Gottes neighborhood to host annual pumpkin sale
To kick off October, the Mutter Gottes Neighborhood Association is hosting its fourth annual pumpkin sale on Saturday, October 1. Small, medium, and large pumpkins, fancy gourds, squash and crazy mini gourds of all shapes and colors will be available for purchase. Cash and credit cards will be accepted. The sale will be held on the corner of […]
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Stewards of Sorcery: The partners of Hierophany & Hedge create a haven for everyone
Much of what has been written about the purveyors of Covington’s Hierophany & Hedge – Beskpoke Arcana have centered around their unique appearance. “The impeccably dressed shopkeepers who look to be plucked straight from Victorian aristocracy.” Coil, with her “intelligent eyes” and Augur, “whose gaze captivates like a charm of binding, fortified by his precisely […]
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The Kentucky Side: Does Northern Kentucky have a southern accent?
Northern Kentucky is in a unique geographical position when it comes to traditional cultures related to the South and the Midwest. The way we speak is an example of that as our American accent, in many cases, can represent the shift as north meets south. But do we have a southern accent in Northern Kentucky? […]
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Erlanger sends off summer at Silverlake Park
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 […]
