Col. Brian R. Valenti and Lt. Colonel Justin Wietholter are stepping back from their Public Information Officer duties to name Lt. Justin Bradbury as Covington Police Department’s Public Information Officer. A 17-year veteran of the department who has served several roles during his career, he currently serves as assistant bureau commander of the Criminal Investigations […]
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Covington Classical Academy hosting open house in December
Covington Classical Academy is hosting an open house on Sunday, Dec. 4 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., where students and parents are encouraged to meet teachers, staff, and learn more about the school and its curriculum. Covington Classical Academy is a private, independent high school with a mission to develop a passion for learning within […]
Top 100 accounting firm brings back Kyle Shumate in chief marketing officer role
Clark Schaefer Hackett taps Kyle Shumate to serve as their new chief marketing officer. Shumate previously served as an Industry Marketing Manager from 2014 to 2016 at Clark Schaefer Hacket. Shumate led a marketing team at another regional accounting firm from 2016 to 2022 before returning to take the chief marketing officer role. Outside the […]
Gateway offering couple’s massage workshop to kick off holiday season
Gateway Community & Technical College is offering a massage workshop for Northern Kentucky couples/partners. The workshop is based on simple techniques designed to teach beginners the therapeutic benefits and basic skills of massage therapy that can be performed at home. Couples will get a live demonstration from students of the college’s Massage Therapy Technology program. […]
NKY Beacon Orthopedics surgeon implants world’s first ‘smart knee’
A retired nurse received the world’s first “smart knee” implant from a Northern Kentucky surgeon. The operation was performed by orthopedic surgeon John Larkin, M.D. of Beacon Orthopedics & Sports Medicine. The Persona IQ “smart knee” contains small sensors that collect data on the patient’s recovery process and movements following a knee replacement. The surgeon […]
Be a Santa to a senior this holiday season
As the holiday season approaches, senior residents who may not have as many family and friends nearby may experience loneliness. Through Be a Santa to a Senior, community members can give a special holiday gift to an older adult who may otherwise have gone without. To participate, shoppers can look for Be a Santa to […]
Three Spirits Tavern bartender crowned winner of inaugural Northern Kentucky Cocktail Classic
Bartender Ray Perryman of Three Spirits Tavern in Bellevue took home some hardware from the inaugural Northern Kentucky Cocktail Classic. His cocktail, the ‘Harvest Season,’ featured Four Roses Small Batch Bourbon, pear and apple juice, a touch of lemon juice, ginger liqueurs, house-made spiced simple syrup, sweet ginger bitters and a smoked rosemary garnish. Perryman […]
Northern Kentucky food drive feeds more than just hunger
First Financial and community members collected 183 food items during their Food Drive Oct. 11-21. Branch employees delivered the food to local agencies including Welcome House of Northern Kentucky and Camp Ernst Middle School for distribution around the Northern Kentucky community. The drive coincided with World Food Day on Oct. 16, in hopes of promoting […]
Scuba Santa celebrates 20th anniversary at Newport Aquarium
As the holiday season draws closer, the Newport Aquarium is inviting the Northern Kentucky community to join them for the 20th anniversary of Scuba Santa from Nov. 25 through Dec. 24. Scuba Santa will be joined by his elves and three new tiger sharks. In fact, visitors will have the chance to submit their ideas […]
Tom Tilmes receives NKY Community Award
Tom Tilmes was awarded the NKY Community Award Tuesday morning at the NKY Chamber’s Eggs ‘N Issues. Tilmes is the vice president of Business Banking for Republic Bank’s Covington location and is retiring this year after more than 30 years. Tilmes has held a wide array of positions within the NKY area, including the Advisory […]

