No, your GPS isn’t wrong, although you may think that given the winding road you have to take to find where Sanctuary Social is hiding in the Sanctuary subdivision of Villa Hills. “This place is all word of mouth, social media, it’s all Google searches, and you have to question your GPS driving here,” said […]
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Melbourne’s Forgotten Gods invites visitors to discover mead (we Googled it, too)
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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Where to get free back-to-school supplies in NKY
Northern Kentucky kids can gear up for the school year with free backpacks, school supplies, haircuts and even personal computers available at local events across the region this month. LINK nky compiled a list of some of those back to school events and resources independently organized by local officials, businesses and other groups. Free resources […]
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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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Beshear to McConnell: Provide ‘proof of your capacity to serve’ or leave office
Kentucky Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear wrote in a letter to Republican U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell and his staff this week that the senator should “provide proof of your capacity to serve, or resign.” The letter from the governor came after McConnell’s office shared a Monday statement from the senator and another photo of him with his wife, […]
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Goebel Park master plan takes shape as Covington gathers public feedback
As the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project reshapes Covington’s riverfront, city leaders are planning for the future of one of its most recognizable parks. Goebel Park, located in Covington’s Mainstrasse neighborhood, is one of the city’s key landmarks, but its proximity to the impending work on the Brent Spence Bridge means the future of the […]
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Union approves 135-unit Drees townhome, condo development
What you need to know The City of Union approved a zone change this week for a proposal from Fort Mitchell-based Drees Homes that will result in the development of 135 residential units off Hathaway Road near Old Union Road. The commission voted 3-1 in favor of the proposal at Monday’s meeting, with Mayor Larry […]
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Meet your superintendent: Ludlow Independent Schools
While touring around Ludlow Independent Schools facilities, Superintendent Dr. Jason Steffen noted as many historic details as he did the new features. On a staircase landing, he gestured to a narrow, newly constructed room with churchlike windows. It’s empty now, but will soon be filled with archives from the district dating back to its origins […]
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Follow the money: UK trustees keep giving big to Beshear
Ruth Day contributed another $15,000 to the Kentucky Democratic Party on June 16, ten days before Gov. Andy Beshear appointed her to the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees, according to a report filed by the KDP this week with the Federal Election Commission. That brings the total contributed by Day (and her late husband […]
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Meet your superintendent: Kenton County Schools
Kenton County Schools Superintendent Dr. Henry Webb views the position as a 24/7 job. Webb started his education career at Floyd County Schools in eastern Kentucky as a teacher for visually impaired students in 1995, eventually becoming superintendent in 2007. After a decade, he joined Kenton County School District in 2017. This year marks his […]
