The season of giving is getting an early start as Brighton Center’s Junior Board prepares to host FriendsGiving. The event is held to raise funds to support Brighton Center’s mission of creating opportunities for individuals and families to reach self-sufficiency while having a great time. Enjoy a night of networking, drinks, light-bites, music, and raffles, […]
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Clean up with the Ohio River at this weekend’s Ohio River Sweep
Tri-State residents can help clean up the Ohio River this weekend by volunteering for the Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission, ORSANCO’s, end-of-the-season Ohio River Sweep. Dubbed “Rally the River,” the clean up event will see individual volunteers as well as community organizations, businesses and other partners collect litter at designated locations along the river […]
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New sports, recreation destination ‘The Bend NKY’ opens in Hebron
Northern Kentucky’s newest destination for sports, recreation and community connection is now open. The Bend NKY celebrated its grand opening on Oct. 17. Located at 1930 Conrad Lane in Hebron, it brings together indoor pickleball, soccer, youth athletic development, rotating food trucks and social gathering spaces in one location designed for people of all ages […]
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Fall by the hour: Kentucky adventures for every kind of getaway
When the temperatures cool and the trees start showing off, it’s time for fall festivals, frights and foliage. Whether you just have an hour or three, or half a day or want an overnight trip, there are plenty of autumnal activities waiting. We’ve broken them down by the amount of time required for each. Some […]
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Campbell County Bale Trail winners announced
The first Campbell County Conservation District Bale Trail event is over and the votes are tallied. The bale trail event let people drive Campbell County’s scenic backroads and discover hay bale displays crafted by local farms and families. After viewing the bales, people could vote for their favorite. The winners were announced on the Campbell […]
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Covington mulls extended alcohol sales for Madrid Bengals game
Covington performed a first reading of a special (temporary) ordinance this week that would allow for early morning alcohol sales on Sunday, Nov. 8. It’s the date a football game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Atlanta Falcons is set to take place in Madrid, Spain. City Solicitor Frank Schultz said the ordinance came about […]
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Fort Thomas honors YMCA staff, first responders after cardiac arrest rescue
Fort Thomas is honoring a few heroic citizens and first responders for their life-saving efforts during a cardiac arrest at the local YMCA. On Monday at the Fort Thomas City Council meeting Fire Chief Chris Amon presented commendations alongside a Fort Thomas Fire Department community hero challenge coin to YMCA staff Arielle Dawson, Madison Coons, […]
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A golf ball drop in Northern Kentucky could help wipe out polio worldwide
People around the region can help eradicate polio throughout the world this week by purchasing a golf ball. The Kenton County Rotary Club‘s annual charity Golf Ball Drop is scheduled to take place this Thursday. The event will see as many as 400 numbered golf balls dropped from the top of an Independence fire truck […]
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Get into the Halloween spirit with these upcoming NKY events
With Halloween just around the corner, Northern Kentucky residents have plenty of opportunities to celebrate the spooky season, from haunted attractions and pumpkin carving to costume parades and family-friendly parties. Here are several upcoming Halloween events happening across the region. Newport Pumpkin Carving Contest: Oct. 21 The Newport Parks and Recreation Department will host a […]
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Kenton County to name new park pavilion for retiring Commissioner Jon Draud
Kenton County’s newest park will soon be named for one of its longest-serving public officials. The Kenton County Fiscal Court voted last week to name the future four-season pavilion at the upcoming Fox Ridge Park the Dr. Jon Draud Pavilion. Judge/Executive Kris Knochelmann proposed the honor during his report, calling the park a major investment […]
