Adopt A Class, a Cincinnati-based nonprofit that connects businesses and civic groups with pre-K through 8th-grade classrooms in underserved school districts, is hosting a fundraising event that champions women this Valentine’s season. Women’s Night: Cincinnati Tastemakers Galentine’s Day will highlight women who support the organization’s mission and feature Rachel DesRochers, founder and director of Incubator […]
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NKY schools sweep the field at regional speech tournament
Northern Kentucky high schools swept the field at the recent Kentucky High SchoolSpeech League Regional Speech Tournament, held on Saturday, Feb. 7. at Beechwood Elementary and High School in Fort Mitchell. The regional tournaments serve as the final step before state championships later this February and into March. “It’s just so important in this day […]
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Boone County Public Library receives grant to upgrade phones
The Boone County Public Library received a $9,000 Website and Technology Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives to support an upgrade of the library’s internal communication system. According to a press release from the library system, the grant will fund the purchase of new equipment […]
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Pompilio’s honored with NKY Chamber Community Award
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce presented Pompilio’s Restaurant with a Northern Kentucky Community Award during a recent Eggs ‘N Issues on Feb. 10 The award recognizes individuals, businesses and organizations across the Northern Kentucky metro region for their positive impact on the community. Pompilio’s was founded in April 1933 by the Pompilio family. In […]
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Building Management Partners adds Josh Ewing to executive team
Fort Mitchell-based Building Management Partners, a provider of commercial facilities maintenance and building services, announced the addition of Josh Ewing to its executive team. As a new member of the company’s executive leadership team, Ewing will focus on streamlining operations, managing accounts and supporting BMP’s long-term growth strategy. “Building Management Partners has built a strong […]
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Elsmere hosts 2026 student council meeting
Elsmere elementary, middle and high school students learned about the workings of local governments in the city’s annual student council meeting on Feb. 10. The long-running tradition sees students seated next to council members, city administrators, clerks and department heads and assuming their respective duties in a regular council meeting, which includes making motions, submitting […]
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NKU breaks ground on new tennis complex
Northern Kentucky University broke ground on its new tennis complex Tuesday. Once complete, the complex will contain six tennis courts and will serve as the primary facility for the university’s tennis programs. Construction is expected to be completed by June. “For our student-athletes, this tennis complex will mean home,” said Director of Athletics Christina Roybal […]
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KY Episcopal churches to host day of prayer
Rev. Mark Van Koevering, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Lexington, has called for a day of prayer on Wednesday, Feb. 11. At least one NKY church, Trinity Episcopal Church of Covington, will participate. “Like you, I have been deeply affected by recent events both at home and abroad,” wrote Van Koevering in a letter […]
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UPDATE: Semi crash, fuel spill blocks I-75 northbound near Brent Spence
UPDATE: All northbound lanes of I-75 have been reopened just beyond the Brent Spence Bridge in Cincinnati after a crash involving “several semi trucks,” Cincinnati police said. The Ohio Department of Transportation said the crash happened near the 9th Street on-ramp. ODOT officials also said a large fuel spill occurred during the crash. Traffic was […]
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Bellevue Police spot snoozing coyote on Ohio River ice
The Bellevue Police Department shared a photo on its Facebook page over the weekend of a coyote catching up on its sleep on the ice coating the Ohio River. It is currently coyote mating season, which typically runs from January through March, with activity peaking in February. According to Kentucky Fish and Wildlife, during the breeding season, […]
