TradesNKY, a nonprofit that provides trades training to students, is expanding its presence into five new schools in Kenton County: Holmes Middle School in Covington Independent Public Schools and Turkey Foot Middle School, Twenhofel Middle School, Woodland Middle School and Summit View Academy in the Kenton County School District. “This expansion represents another major step […]
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Villa Madonna High School & Junior High names new principal
Joe Cordonnier has been named as the new principal of Villa Maddona High School and Junior High parochial schools in Villa Hills. Cordonnier will succeed Pamela McQueen, who is transitioning out of her role as principal. McQueen has served in the role of principal for the last 30 years and has served as both the […]
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Crowds invited to watch surprise stump carving at Silver Grove Dari Bar
Chris Rust with CR Carving is chiseling a stump into a surprise at the Silver Grove Dari Bar. Rust started his creation on Friday morning and teased a hint on his Facebook page: “If your throat is on fire, get a bit of ice cream to cool it down.” The live carving is free and […]
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Summit Hills Country Club raises funds for Folds of Honor
The Summit Hills Country Club raised $610 for Folds of Honor at its Memorial Day Open Play golf event on Monday, May 25. The annual event allows members and guests to play a round of golf while honoring military service members and veterans. Donations were collected at the first tee, with proceeds benefiting Folds of […]
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New Riff introduces latest decade-old bourbon, rye duo
New Riff Distilling has announced the dual release of 10-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey and 10-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey. These releases join the distillery’s “High Note” limited edition lineup and will be available exclusively through the New Riff Whiskey Club beginning June 4 for pickup only and by the pour in the distillery’s Aquifer […]
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Newport Independent Schools hire new athletic director
Newport Independent Schools announced the hire of its new athletic director, Zach Rechtin. Rechtin has worked with Newport Independent Schools since 2023, supervising its 21st Century after-school and summer programming. “We are thrilled to have him step into this new leadership role,” said Newport Superintendent Matt Atkins. Rechtin holds a degree in recreation and fitness […]
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Kentucky Symphony Orchestra to raffle off rare bourbon
The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra, often shortened to KSO, will host a rare bourbon raffle on Saturday, May 30 to raise money for its summer series of free concerts at Devou Park in Covington and Tower Park in Fort Thomas. “Great neighbor and long-time supporter — The Party Source — has donated a 5-bottle set of […]
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Posthumous diplomas awarded to Newport students killed in 2021 accident
The Newport community paused Wednesday night to remember Joseph and Mary Snow, siblings who died in a 2021 car accident, as the district awarded them posthumous diplomas. Joseph Snow would have graduated from Newport High School this year, and Mary Snow was set to graduate in 2027. Newport Schools Director of Pupil Personnel and Student […]
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Allegiant launches CVG flight to Orange County, California
Allegiant Air has launched new nonstop service between the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport and John Wayne Airport in Orange County, Calif. The route will operate twice weekly. Introductory one-way fares start at $88, before optional fees and are available for select travel dates through Aug. 2, 2026. “Allegiant’s investment in CVG is a reflection of […]
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Rep. Dietz presents Covington mayor with Black History accolade
Northern Kentucky Rep. Stephanie Dietz honored Covington Mayor Ron Washington on Tuesday night for becoming the city’s first Black mayor and for a lifetime of leadership achievements. Dietz, an Edgewood Republican representing Kentucky’s 65th House District, presented Washington with a special recognition during the event. Dietz had already read the citation at the Kentucky House […]
