The City of Covington is offering a variety of free educational seminars, led by city staff members, to city residents. The classes are available to all ages (although some classes are more appropriate for certain age groups), are available upon request and typically last about an hour. The City is offering classes on the following […]
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Newport, Cincinnati firefighters find home away from home in Munich firehouse
For two weeks in Munich, Germany, this summer, a Newport and Cincinnati firefighter was just part of the crew. Newport firefighter Chris Holmes and Cincinnati firefighter Kurt Baker traveled overseas to Munich from June 25 to July 10 to participate in a firefighter exchange. The pair participated in daily firefighter life at the Munich Fire […]
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Paddlers take to the river at sunrise ahead of annual Paddlefest
The annual Ohio River Paddlefest is underway, with some 2,000 participants coming from across the country to participate in the nation’s largest paddling celebration. Paddlefest is an event that supports AdventureCrew, a nonprofit that connects teens to nature and each other through outdoor adventures, according to their website. The official event is set for Saturday, […]
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Kick off fall with fun, friends & prizes: Senior Harvest Tickets on sale next week
Tickets to the annual Kenton County Senior Citizens Fall Harvest will go on sale starting Friday, Aug. 1. Aimed at county residents aged 55 and older, the event’s festivities will include “light refreshments, a boxed lunch, live entertainment and a chance to win great door prizes,” according to a press release from the county. “It’s […]
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‘This is awesome’ Newport launches new entertainment district on Monmouth
The Newport Entertainment District has been in the works since 2023, and local business owners have finally made the push to get it going. Known as NED, the district spans Monmouth Street from 3rd to 11th Streets. What sets it apart from the rest of the city is that from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. […]
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Back-to-school shopping? Here are the trends defining the 2025-2026 school year
This article was written by Dillon Cain, a LINK contributor and high school senior who’s not old like the rest of the LINK team (so he really knows what he’s talking about). As another school year comes to a close and summer takes center stage, students across the nation are already gearing up for the […]
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Bacon, Bourbon and Brew Fest happens in Newport this weekend
The Bacon, Bourbon and Brew Festival, which has free admission, is happening this weekend in Newport. “Bacon, Bourbon & Brew Festival is a mouthwatering celebration of three of America’s favorite indulgences – bacon, bourbon and craft beer,” according to the event’s website. “Held along the scenic Ohio River, this high-energy weekend features creative dishes where […]
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Meet the pig promoting kindness, hard work and community pride
As this pig was auctioned off at the Kenton County Fair, he isn’t destined to be food but rather an icon for the Northern Kentucky Region. The pig, still nameless, was bought by Phil Griffin, the owner of AnyWeather, a construction service company, for the business’s mascot. He is being referred to as a “show […]
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Bellevue’s Farmers Market is back starting this weekend
Bellevue’s Beach Park Farmers Market is back and setting sail with this month’s “Full Steam Ahead” theme, celebrating all things riverboats. The farmer’s market will be held on July 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bellevue Beach Park. Find live music, local food trucks and more than 25 agricultural and artisan vendors at […]
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Highland Heights’ pickleball courts, nature trail projects now underway
Highland Heights shared an update on the construction of the city’s nature trail and pickleball courts at Tuesday night’s city council meeting. According to City Administrator Michael Giffen, work on the additions to the city’s park began last week and is expected to be complete by this fall. “The intention behind the entire greenspace renovation […]
