C-Forward, an Information Technology (I.T.) service provider headquartered in Covington, has announced a new vice president. Bryan Cobb has been promoted to the management team as Vice President vCIO (Virtual Chief Information Officer.) Cobb joined C-Forward in 2016 as Project Supervisor. Prior to C-Forward, he spent 15 years as the IT/Facilities Director at the Northern […]
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City of Fort Wright is asking citizens to report potholes
It’s that time of year again. The roads open up and swallow cars, twist suspensions requiring replacement, and wheel rims get bent like soda cans. It’s pothole season. The citizens of Fort Wright have been asked to report potholes around town to the mayor’s office for repair. A phone number and email address are available […]
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‘Happy Feet’ comes to the Kentucky Symphony Orchestra this weekend
Enjoy a diverse collection of 20th-century symphonic ballet music from the Kentucky Symphony Orchestra this weekend. Join KSO for “Happy Feet” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21 in Greaves Concert Hall at Northern Kentucky University. The program will open with Aaron Copeland’s first cowboy ballet score from 1938 and will continue with the regional premiere […]
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KET hosts young writers contest
Submissions for the Kentucky Educational Television’s writing contest are now open. The annual contest seeks to celebrate creativity through four categories of writing: illustrated story, short story, poetry and graphic novels. Submissions can be sent in until Friday, March 31. For inspiration on what to write, check out the winning submissions from last year here.
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Rolling roadblocks planned in Kenton County along highway
Rollin’ down the highway may take a little longer for motorists in the wee hours of Sunday, Jan. 22. Duke Energy crews will be removing old utility poles along I-71/I-75 in Kenton County, with rolling roadblocks in place from exit 184B to KY236 in Erlanger on the I-275 ramp to I-71/I-75 south. The northbound side […]
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Newport-based Global Business Solutions names new director of finance and operations
Newport-based Global Business Solutions announced the appointment of a new director of finance and operations, a newly added role that aims to support the business’ growth while keeping up with the increasing demand for their services. Jay Shelton officially started in the role on Jan. 2. Global Business Solutions is an integrated business technology solutions […]
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Boone County Public Library to host plant-based cooking class
For those seeking tastier plant-based dishes, the Boone County Public Library is hosting a cooking class. Join Rosamond Finley, Northern Kentucky plant-based homemaker, Monica Meier, owner of Rollin’ Bowls (NKY’s first Vegan food truck) and Helen Varela, Nutritional Coach utilizing FASTerWay to Fat Loss, will host the series of classes. Each class will focus on […]
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The Fischer Group announces new General Counsel
The Fischer Group, the fifteenth largest privately-held home builder in the United States, has announced they’ve hired Andrew Worrell as general counsel and corporate secretary. Worrell replaces Paul Allen, who served in the position since 2017. Allen will continue with Fischer Homes through January 2024 as General Counsel Emeritus and Assistant Secretary. “We are so […]
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Businesses in Kentucky took the seventh lowest amount of PPP Loan money
Businesses in Kentucky accepted the seventh lowest amount of Payment Protection Program money in the country, per a study released by smartestdollar.com. PPP Loans came as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the ensuing economic crisis that followed. The pandemic’s negative downstream effects on the United States economy caused the government to pass a […]
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NKY Chamber to host National Civics Bee competition
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce has been tapped to host the 2023 National Civics Bee. The competition is an initiative aimed at encouraging more young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities, per a release from the Chamber. As one of six local chambers in Kentucky to host the event, the […]