Jason Catanzaro taught himself how to make mead when he was 10. Catanzaro is the owner of Forgotten Gods Meadery, located in Melbourne. Mead is made similarly to beer or wine, but instead of fermenting grains or grapes, it’s made by fermenting honey, water and yeast. When Catanzaro was 10, he owned a Mr. Root […]
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Newport explores new historic protections for Monmouth Street
Newport is considering a local historic district overlay along Monmouth Street. The Newport Historic Preservation Commission held a town hall on July 29 to gather input from property owners in the affected area. The proposed overlay would cover Monmouth Street from Third Street to 11th Street, along with several adjacent properties that contribute to the […]
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Readers’ Choice Winner Spotlight: Greenline Salon
The path to Greenline Salon hasn’t been a straightforward one – or an expected one– for either of its owners, Ashley Bierschbach and Caitie Mix. “ I was raised by a single dad, so we never knew what to do with our hair, and I always wanted to go to hair school,” Bierschbach explained But when […]
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Free concert series in Ludlow begins in late August
A series of free concerts is coming to Ludlow courtesy of an $8,500 grant from ArtsWave. Dubbed the Ludlow Rail Sessions, the concerts will take place in the fall of 2026 and the spring of 2027 in front of the Ludlow Train Viewing Platform near the entrance to the city. The event is organized by […]
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The Mad Piper looks to bring Irish pub culture, live music to Covington
What you need to know The Mad Piper co-founder, Will Hodges, wanted to create an authentic Irish pub atmosphere in the heart of Covington, drawing on his vacation experiences in the British Isles. Hodges told LINK nky that pubs are central to the community experience in Ireland and Scotland, where people have gathered for generations […]
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Shop local for less at ‘Inventory Edit’ discounted market
You can soon shop local boutiques and vendors in one space at a discount. Bellevue’s Coda Co. is hosting “The Inventory Edit” market at Headquarters Event Venue, 935 Monmouth St., in Newport. The market will be curated with inventory sourced by local boutiques and vendors, but with a twist. Everything is on sale. Coda Co. said […]
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FC Cincinnati mini soccer pitch opens in Newport
Newport and FC Cincinnati held the grand opening of a mini soccer pitch in Bernadette Watkins Park on July 23. The soccer pitch, essentially a mini soccer field with turf, is located at 401 W 6th St. FC Cincinnati built the pitch. The city plans to host educational programming there, involve the schools and have […]
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KSO to perform jazz takes on classical favorites in free park concerts
Classical music will get a jazz makeover when the Kentucky Symphony Orchestra brings its free summer concert series to Northern Kentucky parks next month. The orchestra’s latest program, “The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra Swings the Classics,” features a regional all-star big band performing jazz-inspired arrangements of famous classical works. The concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, […]
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Campbell County Public Library hosting used book sales in Newport
Looking for your next page-turner? Stock up on your next great read without breaking the bank at the Friends of the Campbell County Public Library’s upcoming used book sales. The Friends of the Campbell County Public Library is hosting a used book sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every other month in the Friends […]
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NKY on Tap: Munich by way of Northern Kentucky
Joe Schutzman is a Newport firefighter who loves Northern Kentucky’s culture, sense of place – and beer. Find Joe’s previous columns and more on NKY dining here. Had I not been part of this, I’m not sure I would fully believe it. This is the story of how two friends in Northern Kentucky independently met two […]