When the Fort Thomas Fourth of July Committee got together to select this year’s grand marshal for the citywide Independence Day parade and celebration, their pick was obvious, said co-organizer Linda Slone. The committee wanted to honor former City Administrator Ron Dill, the longtime city resident who retired last month after 37 years of service […]
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LINK streetscapes: Main Street in Covington
Main Street in Covington is a place where the options for food feel endless. Every NKY native at some point has made a trip to the Mainstrasse area, whether it be for the food, the fun or the festivals. For this LINK streetscapes segment, we are going to focus on some businesses on the tail […]
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Sponsored: 75th anniversary for CVG Airport – How the airport is celebrating, a look back through the years, and what’s ahead
This article was written by Mindy Kershner, senior manager of communications and community affairs at CVG. This year marks the 75th year of commercial passenger service at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG). On January 10, 1947, the first commercial passenger flight landed at CVG at 9:23 a.m., which was an American Airlines flight from […]
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75th anniversary for CVG Airport – How the airport is celebrating, a look back through the years, and what’s ahead
This article was written by Mindy Kershner, senior manager of communications and community affairs at CVG. This year marks the 75th year of commercial passenger service at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG). On January 10, 1947, the first commercial passenger flight landed at CVG at 9:23 a.m., which was an American Airlines flight from […]
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Beechwood launches partnership with Horizon Community Funds
Beechwood Independent Schools has opened a nonprofit fund with Horizon Community Funds. The “giving stream” will go to support Beechwood’s “Learning Reimagined Campaign”. “Beechwood Independent Schools provides excellent education for Northern Kentucky’s students,” President and CEO of Horizon Community Funds Nancy Grayson said. “This partnership will bring attention to Beechwood’s remarkable programs and ways the […]
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Kentucky Symphony Orchestra hosting ‘Marches Madness’ for 28th annual Summer Series
The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra is ready to kick off its upcoming 28th annual Summer Series. Musical events are scheduled to be held on July 9 and 10 with a parade of “marches across history.” On July 9, the event will be held at the Devou Park Band Shell in Covington beginning at 7:30 p.m. On […]
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Looking to celebrate the Fourth this weekend? Here are events happening around NKY
Monday, July 4 is Independence Day and cities around Northern Kentucky are holding runs, parades and concerts to celebrate. Here’s a list of what’s happening where. Bellevue: First Friday- “Bellevue is Poppin” When: July 1, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Where: Fairfield Avenue What: Popsicle vendor/Fourth of July Theme Covington: Friends of Peaselburg Neighborhood Association […]
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Former Bellevue bank’s developer making old new again with renovation of historic building
A Bellevue developer has big plans for the former Fifth Third Bank building on Fairfield Avenue, and worked with the city to figure out what leaders might want to see once renovations began. Fifth Third Bank sold the property in April to developer Mark Ayer. Bellevue Mayor Charlie Cleves said Ayer asked the city what […]
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Peek inside this recently renovated Licking Riverside home
Mary and Scott Smith bought a condo inside a newly renovated building on 7th and Greenup streets intending to use it as an investment property. But they fell in love with it and decided to downsize, selling their larger house and making the condo their new home. The space was featured in season three of […]
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Ferry from Rabbit Hash to Indiana free to ride until August
Written by Molly Schramm, WCPO digital content producer RABBIT HASH, Ky. — Gas prices are up and everyone in the Tri-State is looking for ways to save money. Now, the Rising Star ferry is here to help. The Rising Star ferry, which is operated by Rising Star Casino, is offering free rides for all ferry-riders until […]