The City of Erlanger hosted its Summer Send-Off Festival on Saturday. Despite some afternoon rain, the event was well-attended and featured the Cincinnati Circus, balloon animals and face-painting, bounce houses, performers like former Reds player-turned-musician Bronson Arroyo, food trucks, and drinks. One event included mixing Mentos (made by Perfetti Van Melle, whose North American headquarters […]
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Urban Living Tour Returns to Covington with Focus on Old Seminary Square, Westside
Beyond the Curb returns with in-person tours of urban living in Northern Kentucky on Sunday, October 3. Prior the pandemic, the series would take place twice a year in a different part of Northern Kentucky’s river cities. During the pandemic, the series went virtual with a video-based show that clocked in at 30 episodes. On October […]
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Two New Historical Markers to Celebrate 3L Highway, Ancient Civilizations
Two new historical markers are coming to Kenton County sites, the Kenton County Historical Society announced. A ceremony is planned for both locations on Sunday, September 26. One marker will be placed at the intersection of Old Madison Pike and Madison Pike (KY 17) about a quarter mile south of the Waffle House in Ft. […]
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Tagging of Monarch Butterflies Planned for Saturday in Covington
From the City of Covington With firm but gentle pressure, Patrick Moore picked the colorful monarch butterfly out of the net, pressed the leading edges of its wings together, and then carefully attached a tiny sticker to the part of the wing called its “discal cell.” Releasing it into the air, Moore described his high […]
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Kentucky Realtors: expect greater stabilization, price cutting over next 12 months
The five-bedroom home known as the Commandant’s House in Alexander Circle offers 5,200 square feet interior space set on 1.6 acres. The home in Fort Thomas’ Tower Park will list for $1,995,000. (photo: Phil Armstrong). Seventy percent of Kentucky Realtors said that their buyers were waiting for prices to stabilize, according to the August 2021 […]
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Ft. Mitchell Man Reflects on Life at Age 104
Ernie Heinisch recently celebrated his 104th birthday. The Ft. Mitchell man said that he has seen a lot of change in his century-plus on Earth. A simpler time Heinisch, born Aug. 23, 1917, grew up along the Ohio River in Vanceburg, Kentucky, about 90 miles east of Cincinnati. His mom and dad took him home […]
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Photos: Newport Remembers 9/11
The City of Newport hosted a twentieth anniversary remembrance of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the U.S. The event was held at the World Peace Bell and featured local leaders and first responders. RCN photographer Brian Frey produced these photos.
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State Applications for Quota Hunts on Public Lands Now Being Taken
Applications for quota hunts on public lands for deer, waterfowl and pheasants are being taken online during the month of September, the Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife announced Wednesday. Hunters may also apply for the statewide sandhill crane quota hunt during September. The cost to apply for any of these quota hunts is $3. Applications and detailed information about hunts […]
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Photos: St. Cecilia’s Festival in Independence
St. Cecilia Labor Day Festival returned over the holiday weekend. RCN contributor Patricia A. Scheyer produced these photos from Sunday afternoon.
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High School Senior Designs Winning Logo for Taste of Newport
The logo for this year’s Taste of Newport is set thanks to a winning design by Newport High School senior Drake Ward. The Taste of Newport event runs all month long and kicked off last week. Instead of the typical street fair from years past, this year’s Taste of Newport includes restaurants participating digitally. The […]