In March of 2020, after the pandemic hit, Jehovah’s Witnesses stopped their door-to-door ministry. After over two years of absence, they resumed going house-to-house on Sept. 1. “When we stopped our door-to-door ministry, it was a shock to the system,” Spokesperson for Jehovah’s Witnesses Aaron Purvis said. “Because Jehovah’s Witnesses had been knocking on people’s […]
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Gest Carts offer alternative to Uber, Lyft in River Cities … and they’re free
Gest Carts have the convenience of an Uber or Lyft, but with an added perk: They’re free. The golf carts travel to Dayton, Bellevue, and Newport, up to 14th Street in Covington, and even go across the river to Cincinnati. Gest Carts CEO and Founder Patrick Dye started the company in April 2018 with his […]
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NKY residents collect over 15,000 lbs. of goods for flood victims
Over 15,000 pounds of goods have been collected and delivered to Eastern Kentucky over the past three weeks by Rev. Robert Ashley Beagle of Dayton and Lance Mockbee of Newport.
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Campbell County Public Library opens early childhood learning exhibit
A traveling early childhood experience is coming to the Campbell County Public library. Science in Play2Go, a miniature version of Kentucky Science Center’s Science in Play exhibit, will open at the Cold Spring Branch of the Campbell County Public Library located at 3920 Alexandria Pike in Cold Spring on Saturday, Sept. 3. Designed specifically for children ages 8 and […]
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Beyond the Curb: Peek inside the newest apartment community in MainStrasse Village
Covington’s newest apartment community is the John R. Green Lofts in MainStrasse Village. Resident Valarie Bender first viewed the building during a hard hat tour before it was complete and “fell in love with it.” Bender said one of the best parts of living at JRG is the amenities, one of which is the location. […]
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Photos: Great Ohio River Swim
The only open water swim across the Ohio River and back took place Sunday morning. Our own Joe Simon was there to capture images of the Great Ohio River Swim. Swimmers jumped in at the Serpentine Wall on the Ohio side, swam across the river to the Newport side, and then came back.
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Terry Foster recognized as 2022 Kenton Co. Pioneer Award honoree
At the Kenton County Fiscal Court meeting this week, the court recognized 2022 Pioneer Award honoree Terry Foster for his contributions to the county. The Pioneer Award is given to residents of Kenton County who provide service to the community and demonstrate leadership combined with an awareness of the needs of fellow residents. Foster graduated […]
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Beyond the Curb: New townhomes on Dayton’s riverfront
This week’s Beyond the Curb episode features the Manhattan Harbour development, where townhomes and condos will soon be added to the area’s current collection of single-family homes and apartments. The idea of this community, developers said, is to take advantage of the walkability of Dayton and Bellevue’s entertainment districts and utilize the nearby river. A […]
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Kenton County Public Works to host fall cleanup
Kenton County Public Works is hosting its annual Fall Clean-Up on Friday, September 30, and Saturday, October 1, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at its facility located at 420 Independence Station Road, Independence. The clean-up is an opportunity for residents to dispose of unwanted trash, debris, bulky household items, etc., free of charge. Residents […]
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Want to swim in the Ohio River? Here’s your chance
The only open water swim across the Ohio River returns later this month. The Bill Keating, Jr. Great Ohio River Swim is scheduled for August 28 as a fundraiser for Adventure Crew, a local nonprofit connecting city teenagers to nature and each other. Participants take the plunge at the Public Landing in Downtown Cincinnati and […]
