Northern Kentucky University’s School of the Arts continues its theater and dance season with William Shakespeare’s timeless classic “Twelfth Night.” The play will run from February 16-26, at NKU’s Stauss Theatre. “Shipwrecked on the shores of the kingdom of Illyria, Viola believes herself alone in the world, and her twin brother drowned,” according to a release […]
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Newport Independent School staff member, student honored at NAACP event
A staff member and a student from Newport Independent Schools were honored during the Jan. 16 Northern Kentucky Branch of the NAACP’s Annual Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Community Outreach Luncheon. Coordinator of the Newport Intermediate School Family Resource Center, Marshelle Watkins-Blackwell, was honored with the Northern Kentucky NAACP Outstanding Community Service Recognition Award. She was nominated for […]
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Dress for Success Cincinnati and Life Learning Center announce new partnership
The Life Learning Center, located in Covington, and Dress for Success Cincinnati are partnering to bring the Dress for Success Cincinnati “StyleHER” program to the Life Learning Center facility. This program will provide services to under-employed and unemployed women in Northern Kentucky. The mission of Dress for Success is to empower women to achieve economic […]
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Executive director of Renaissance Covington to take role at ArtsWave
Nick Wade is slated to take a role on the campaign management team with ArtsWave after resigning from his position with Renaissance Covington. In an email on Tuesday, he said that his last day with the organization is Jan. 27. “I am thrilled to be able to continue doing great work for our region,” Wade […]
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A slice of Hollywood comes to the Point/Arc
A taste of Hollywood was brought to the Covington-based Point/Arc Tuesday. While the movie Wise Guys, starring Robert DeNiro, is being filmed across the street from The Point/Arc, an organization which provides opportunities such as jobs to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, Laura Gentry, social communication and instructor for The Point/Arc Zembrodt Education Center […]
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Southgate House Revival hosts The Gibson Brothers on tour
The Gibson Brothers are making a stop at the Southgate House Revival in Newport on Feb. 16 during their album release tour. Their album Darkest Hour is set to be released on Jan. 27. Their signature sound is a mixture of bluegrass, country, and Americana with lyrics about day-to-day life lessons and hard-learned truths. […]
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Want to go watch the Bengals beat the Chiefs? CVG’s got your back
After Sunday’s big win against the Buffalo Bills, the Cincinnati Bengals are rematching the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship game this weekend. In preparation for the upcoming game, CVG is offering a nonstop flight to the Kansas City International Airport. The flight is through United Airlines, and is scheduled to depart from CVG […]
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New year, new career? Expo to be held at Kenton County Library
Meet career coaches to polish up your resume at the Erlanger branch of the Kenton County Library during their Career Expo Thursday. Career coaches will be on hand to help perfect your resume, craft your elevator pitch, and polish cover letters. Then, 40 companies will be on hand with open positions. The Career Expo is […]
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Aviatra Accelerators hires new marketing strategist and program manager
Aviatra Accelerators, a nonprofit accelerator dedicated to empowering women-owned businesses, has hired a new marketing strategist and program manager. Jasmine Hughes, previously a marketing and relationship specialist for Covington-based design studio AGNT, has experience in marketing, sales, data analytics, relationship management, content creation and business development. “For 2023, we are planning a robust schedule of […]
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Boone/Kenton Counties declare level one snow emergency
Boone and Kenton Counties have declared a level one snow emergency effective immediately. A level one snow emergency is when motorists are advised to use caution due to hazardous road conditions resulting from accumulations of snow and/or ice. Citizens should contact their employers to determine whether they should report to work. This snow emergency does […]