September is National bourbon heritage month, and bartenders in Northern Kentucky along the B-Line are having a cocktail competition to celebrate. Their goal is to have all bars along the line make a cocktail and sell that drink to patrons of their bars during September, while explaining the heritage of bourbon and how they made […]
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Kenton County Animal Shelter holding cat/kitten adoption special
Kenton County Animal Services, located at 1020 Mary Laidley Drive, is hosting an adoption special from Friday, Sept. 16 to Friday, Sept. 23, reducing the $120 adoption fee to $25 for cats and kittens. While adoption fees are reduced, shelter staff will still conduct their standard screening and adopter evaluations before any adoption is finalized […]
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Fairgrounds become ‘Candyland’ for senior picnic
Boone County hosted a sold-out senior picnic on Wednesday as the 4-H fairgrounds were transformed into Candyland. The crowd of residents ages 55 and older was smaller than previous years. According to Boone County Public Information Officer Chris Courtney, the limit was placed at 600 tickets versus the 1,000-plus tickets sold in previous years. The […]
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LINK streetscapes: Back to college edition at Northern Kentucky University
This special edition of Streetscapes looks at Northern Kentucky’s largest university, Northern Kentucky University. Last edition we started with my alma mater, Thomas More, so I turned to friends, current students and alumni for the top NKY spots off campus that every student must visit before graduation. Carabello Coffee: 107 E 9th St., Newport This […]
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Edgewood woman reflects on how Girl Scouts impacted her and family’s lives
For Edgewood resident and retired pediatrician Lisa Miller, youth organizations have the capacity to inspire young people to try new things they never considered possible. Miller, a former Girl Scout and a troop leader, said her participation in the Girl Scouts during her childhood in the 1960s offered her avenues into experiences that were previously […]
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Here’s how to celebrate National Bourbon Heritage Month in NKY
In 2007, the Senate passed a resolution declaring September as National Bourbon Heritage Month. To celebrate, meetNKY is sharing a list of festivities and specials for bourbon enthusiasts at B-Line locations throughout Northern Kentucky this month. According to the Kentucky Distillers’ Association, distilled spirits have a total estimated annual economic contribution of $8.94 billion, supporting […]
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Fort Mitchell announces Wall of Honor recipients
The city of Fort Mitchell inducted John “Tom” McKinley and Sen. Richard Roeding into the Wall of Honor over the weekend. The Wall of Honor recognizes individuals who have served the city of Fort Mitchell as either an employee, a volunteer, or elected officials. The Wall of Honor ceremony was held on Saturday, Sept. 10, at […]
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Playground designed for kids with all abilities opens in AJ Jolly Park
A new playground in AJ Jolly Park designed for kids with all abilities is officially open. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Wednesday at the ADA-accessible playground, located at 1501 Race Track Road in Alexandria. The new playground, near the ranger station, has equipment for children of all abilities, ages 5 to 12. It features a […]
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Dayton votes to go smoke-free
In a 3-2 vote, Dayton City Council passed an ordinance banning indoor smoking, but not without pushback from residents and business owners. Three businesses in Dayton still allow indoor smoking: Tony’s Ole Saloon, the Rose Room, and Manhattan Harbour Yacht Club. With three smoke-friendly establishments in the city, those opposed to the ordinance didn’t hesitate […]
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The secret to living to 107: Tomatoes and UK basketball
Gladys Frazier moved to Falmouth at 10 and lived there until she was 102. Today, at 106, she lives in the neighboring city of Butler, where she will celebrate her 107th birthday in just under a month. So what’s the secret to living to see 107? “Somebody asked me one day, ‘How come I lived […]
