Flea in the Fort, one of the largest artisan craft shows in Greater Cincinnati, is returning for the sixth straight year. The free, outdoor artisan craft show will be held under the beautiful tree canopy next to the historic Fort Thomas Mess Hall at 801 Cochran Avenue on Sunday, June 7, from 10 a.m. to […]
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Erlanger to host wine and food festival at Eons Park in August
Erlanger will host a free Food & Wine Festival at Eons Park, which is currently under construction. The inaugural festival will feature “an exciting day of good vibes, live music, great food and even better drinks,” according to a social media announcement for the festival. The event is free and open to the public. It […]
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New Villa Hills Civic Club Playground officially opens
The Villa Hills Civic Club has a new playground that’s now open to the public. The club held a dedication to the new playground on Friday. “The Villa Hills Civic Club Playground is an investment in our community’s children,” said Villa Hills Civic Club President Ernie Brown, “and a reminder of the importance of spaces […]
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Beechwood senior Ruby Fries wins Jordan G. McFaull Scholarship
Beechwood senior Ruby Fries has been awarded the Jordan G. McFaull Scholarship, a scholarship administered through Horizon Community Funds, that honors the legacy of Beechwood alumnus Jordan McFaull, who died from complications of type 1 diabetes in 2015. Fries has earned a 4.4 GPA, was named a Kentucky Governor’s Scholar, is a National Honor Society […]
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Kenton County Library kicks off Summer Reading Detectives program
The Kenton County Public Library has officially kicked off its summer reading program. Dubbed “Summer Reading Detectives,” the program invites students to solve a mystery throughout the summer by reading books, keeping track of their progress and attending library events. The library kicked off the program, which runs from June 1 to July 31, on […]
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Regional driver’s license offices to close on June 4 and 5
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced that all Driver Licensing Regional Offices will be closed on Thursday, June 4, and Friday, June 5, as the state rolls out a new driver’s licensing system. Offices will reopen on Monday, June 8. Customers whose licenses or IDs expire in June are advised to visit an office early. The […]
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Fort Wright police issue safety reminder amid rise in vehicle break-ins
The City of Fort Wright issued a ‘community safety reminder’ after its police department noticed an uptick in vehicle break-ins as a result of unlocked vehicles. The Fort Wright Police Department reports that incidents tend to rise during the warmer months. To address this, officers will increase patrols in areas experiencing the most reported break-ins. […]
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NKU president to speak at Lunchtime Leader Chat in July
Northern Kentucky University President Cady Short-Thompson is set to speak at the NKY Young Professionals Lunchtime Leader Chat. Running from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 16, at the NKU Student Union, young professionals throughout the region will have the opportunity to engage with Short-Thompson. The Lunchtime Leader Chat series offers an exclusive […]
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Holly Hill Golf Classic fundraiser returns in June
The Holly Hill Golf Classic fundraiser will return for its 64th year on June 12. Holly Hill is a regional nonprofit that provides mental health and other services to children and families, including victims of human trafficking. “This is a fantastic event to support our mission to protect and support the most vulnerable members of […]
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WAVE Foundation’s annual river sweep returns in June
The WAVE Foundation’s 15th annual River Sweep is on June 13. Join hundreds of volunteers and take an active role in conservation by picking up litter along the banks of the Ohio River. The cleanup event will take place from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. WAVE Foundation at Newport Aquarium works to inspire and foster […]
