Abby Smith, an eighth grader at Beechwood Schools, was selected as the 2022 Outstanding Cadet by the Mary Ingles Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. The Daughters of the American Revolution ‘Outstanding Cadet’ Medal is awarded to a student cadet who distinguishes themselves through outstanding leadership, courage, honor, service, and patriotism in non-ROTC, […]
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Union ranked No. 8 ‘Best Cities to Raise a Family in the South’
Union is one of the best cities to raise a family in the south, according to Dwellics, a city data analytics specialist that uses various categories and comparisons to help people find the best place to live based on their household characteristics and preferences. Union has a population of approximately 7,400 people. Union is one […]
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Point Perk coffee shop helps people with disabilities achieve their highest potential
Riley Hurst could be the poster child for The Point/Arc’s success. Hurst came to the organization to make friends and come out of his shell; then, he discovered The Point Perk. The 19-year-old Fort Wright resident admits he had a hard time making friends. “I was a quiet kid,” Hurst said. “I am on the Autism Spectrum, […]
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Pulitzer Prize winning playwright presenting at NKU
Northern Kentucky University’s School of the Arts will be hosting Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Quiara Alegría Hudes on Wednesday, March 16 at 7:30 p.m. in NKU’s Corbett Theatre. As part of the SOTA Summit Series, her presentation, entitled “Art as Mayhem, Joy, Rebellion, and Home,” will be a rare opportunity for the community to interact with […]
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Newport’s city arborist discusses citywide tree care and pruning schedule
Monday night’s Newport City Commission meeting provided a forum for a public update on the citywide tree pruning schedule. Rachel Comte of Urban Canopy Works, who serves as the Newport city arborist, gave a presentation on how the scheduled pruning of the city’s trees will benefit the community. Newport instituted a proactive approach for the […]
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Covington adds three new street signs for the Lewis and Clark Historic Trail
The City of Covington installed three new brown street signs featuring the silhouettes of two buckskin-clad American explorers, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. The signs signal Covington’s inclusion along the duo’s historic route that stretches over 5,000 miles across 16 states. Their expedition was arguably the most famous in U.S. history. The Lewis and Clark […]
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Local title company purchases 780 boxes of Girl Scout cookies
For the third year in a row, Kentucky Girl Scout has partnered with American Homeland Title Agency to provide cookies at home closings — the latest purchase? 780 boxes of cookies. The funds will help send girl scouts to camp. “After contributing thousands of dollars to the Girl Scouts of Kentucky’s Wilderness Road (GSKWR) in […]
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Emily J. Arnzen named 2022 outstanding assistant commonwealth’s attorney
The Kentucky Commonwealth’s Attorneys Association named Kenton County Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney Emily J. Arnzen 2022 Outstanding Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney. Arnzen was also a featured speaker at the Association’s Winter Conference in Lexington, Kentucky. Arnzen presented “Innovative Prosecutions of Online Crimes Against Children” to dozens of prosecutors from across Kentucky. Arnzen is the second prosecutor from […]
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meetNKY Introduces Survey for Local Input to Support NKY Tourism
Northern Kentucky’s Convention and Visitors Bureau, meetNKY, has launched a resident survey to attract more visitors to the area. “Nearly half of all visitors come to Northern Kentucky to visit friends and family, making the voice of residents a valuable component of improving the visitor experience as our region looks ahead to 2030,” a news […]
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NKY Businesses are Reveling in Bengals Winning Streak
Written by Kenton Hornbeck, LINK nky reporter As the Cincinnati Bengals’ Evan “Money Mac” McPherson sailed a kick through the middle of the goalposts as time expired to win the AFC Championship game, Bengals fans in Northern Kentucky erupted in triumphant cheers. It’s a historic milestone for a franchise, and for a community that has […]
