The spirits might be new riffs on old traditions, but New Riff Distilling is making a new tradition out of winning award. Newport-based New Riff Distillery earned 10 medals at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. “For us at New Riff, SFWSC is not only the most prestigious spirits competition in the world — it […]
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Kentucky orchestra holding raffle for rare bourbon
Rare and hard-to-find bourbon is up for grabs in a raffle that will benefit the Kentucky Symphony Orchestra.
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Point/Arc dances for Opening Day, Easter Sunday
The Point/Arc celebrated the Cincinnati Reds’ home Opening Day and Easter Sunday in one move at their Sports Dance Friday evening. Founded in 1972 by a group of parents, the Covington-based nonprofit focuses on people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The dance was held Friday, April 8, at The Garden of Park Hills on Dixie […]
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Florence to hold free Easter basket giveaway
The City of Florence Police Department will hold an Easter candy drive-thru event on Saturday, April 16, rain or shine. The event, sponsored by the police department, will be held from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. The first 1,000 children will receive Easter treats. The free event will be held at the Florence Government Center, […]
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Falcon Theatre closing season with Spunk!
The Falcon Theatre closes its 2021-2022 season with Spunk!, written by Zora Neale Hurston and adapted for the stage by George C. Wolfe. The Falcon Theatre describes Spunk! as a “raucous, charming, blues-infused look at love, revenge, jealousy, and the fine art of the hustle. Hurston’s ear for vernacular and character are infused with gritty, […]
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Covington Business Council celebrates 50th anniversary
In honor of the Covington Business Council’s 50th anniversary, a celebration will be held the week of April 11-17. CBC Executive Director Pat Frew said the council places a great emphasis on supporting Covington’s food and beverage industry. CBC holds private sessions with industry executives every other month called Food for Thought and advocates on […]
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Businesses, Reds fans gearing up for a day that looked unlikely just two months ago
Baseball is back, folks! Local baseball fans are gearing up for another exciting Reds home opener. Peanuts, hot dogs, beer, and family fun are just around the corner for Northern Kentuckians. We might eve forget that, just two months ago, baseball fans feared the unthinkable: no baseball. As collective bargaining agreement negotiations stalled between Major […]
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Sigma Phi Epsilon at NKU to shave heads for annual cancer research fundraiser
In conjunction with the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, Sigma Phi Epsilon a fraternity at NKU is shaving their heads to raise money in support of childhood cancer research. Since its rechartering in 2009, Sigma Phi Epsilon (or SigEp) has worked with the St. Baldrick’s Foundation to raise money for childhood cancer research. The St. Baldrick’s Foundation […]
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City of Fort Mitchell names Vent Haven Museum Independence Day Parade Grand Marshal
The City of Fort Mitchell announces its 2022 Independence Day Parade Grand Marshal as Vent Haven Museum. “Vent Haven Museum is Fort Mitchell’s best-kept secret, and we are honored to have them serve as our parade grand marshal,” Fort Mitchell Mayor Jude Hehman said. Vent Haven is the world’s only museum dedicated to ventriloquism. Established […]
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Campbell County Public Library seeking applications for Board of Trustees opening
Interested in potentially becoming a member of the Board of Trustees for the Campbell County Public Library? Well, you’re in luck. The library is seeking applications for an opening on its board, which comes at the end of President Tracy Smith’s first term. This is a non-paid, volunteer position. Applications will be accepted through May […]