The Florence Rotary Club has honored four local teachers with the Teacher of the Year award. They are Charity Ehrenberg, an English teacher from Ryle High School; Kim Forman, a Kindergarten teacher from Yealey Elementary; Brittany Gilbreath, a fifth-grade teacher from Stephens Elementary; and Julie Keyser, a first-grade teacher from St. Paul Catholic School. “I […]
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Family Nurturing Center events to spread awareness about child abuse
The Family Nurturing Center is raising awareness about National Child Abuse Prevention Month this April by holding special events aimed at spreading awareness. Child abuse and neglect affects one in seven people nationwide, according to a release from the center. For over 40 years, the center said they have provided child abuse education and training, […]
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Walton-Verona Intermediate School construction to cause closures on Athletic Complex
As the new Walton-Verona Intermediate School construction moves forward on the school’s Athletic Complex, closures are set to begin. Beginning Monday, April 10, the Athletic Complex will be closed every Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. All normal athletic events will continue in the evenings and on weekends.
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NKY Chamber to host summit series on DEI
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce is hosting its next diversity, equity, and inclusion Summit Series, “Overcoming the Frozen Middle: Where Decisions Get Traction.” The diversity, equity, and inclusion Summit Series events explore how to integrate initiatives into standard practice and make the region more inclusive for all with ideas, discussions, and strategic guidance from experts […]
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Power back on at Covington City Hall
Power has been restored at Covington City Hall on Pike Street after it went down, along with phone lines, on Monday. People who needed to make payments or deposit paperwork to the city’s financial department were still able to drop their materials in the drop-slot, which is located on the left-hand side of 20 West […]
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Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce to host legislative recap
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, an advocacy organization of businesses and professionals in the region, will host its yearly legislative recap on April 25 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the Cincinnati Airport Holiday Inn. The event will review this year’s legislative session of the Kentucky General Assembly and how it affects the […]
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Collins Elementary hosts Multicultural Resource Night
Collins Elementary hosted a Multicultural Resource Night last week, where families had an opportunity to meet with community partners who provide support to families from all cultural backgrounds It was a chance to learn about the programs and services that organizations like Refugee Connect, the UK Cooperative Extension Office, and the Northern Kentucky Community Action […]
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College system that includes Gateway begins search for permanent president
In a closed executive session Friday, the Kentucky Community and Technical College System Board of Regents voted to begin searching for a permanent president, according to representative from the college system. The system includes Gateway Community & Technical College in Florence, along with 15 others across the state. This news comes a day after another […]
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Ludlow Independent Schools seek new board of education member
The Ludlow Independent Schools Board of Education is seeking someone to fill an open spot on the district’s school board. The applicant would fill the spot left by Amy Hayden, who has served on the board since January 2011. The board voted to accept Hayden’s resignation at the regular board of education meeting on Thursday […]
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Truck driver wins $50k on scratch-off ticket he bought in Sparta
A Fairfield, Ohio truck driver is glad he decided to stop at a Sparta Truck Stop after he bought a scratch-off ticket on his lunch break. The ticket was worth $50,000. The man, who chose to remain anonymous, said he stopped in on a whim. “I noticed a lottery banner outside the store advertising a […]