Erlanger has opened applications for its Public Safety Academy, which offers an inside look into the city’s public safety operations for police, fire and EMS. “This nine-week program offers residents an inside look at the daily work of our police officers and firefighters through hands-on demonstrations, educational sessions and behind-the-scenes experiences,” according to a city […]
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Fireworks safety: Protect yourself and your neighbors with these handy tips
Fireworks can be dangerous if not handled carefully. The Consumer Product Safety Commission advises that the safest way to view fireworks is to watch professional displays and to only buy legal fireworks intended for consumer use from a reputable retailer.
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Erlanger zip code named ‘most stressful’ in Kentucky for parents
Erlanger’s 41018 zip code has been named the most stressful zip code for parents in Kentucky. The ranking comes from a nationwide survey from A Mission for Michael, a residential mental health provider with locations in multiple states. Erlanger was ranked as the 36th most stressful in the nation. The organization surveyed just over 3,000 […]
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Northern Kentucky Backpacks Bonanza giveaway set for Aug. 8
An annual, region-wide backpack and school supply giveaway event called Backpacks Bonanza, formerly called Backpacks and Breakfast, will take place on Saturday, Aug. 8 this year, according to a Monday announcement from the organizers. “The goal of this year’s event, sponsored by Northern Kentucky Harvest, is to provide at least 1,175 backpacks filled with new […]
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Vote for the LINK nky Educator of the Week
At LINK nky, we believe that educators – whether they are teachers or principals, tutors or superintendents – are at the heart of our community’s success. The Educator of the Week contest is our way of recognizing and celebrating the incredible educators who go above and beyond for Northern Kentucky students every day. Each week, we will […]
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Holmes High School opens new historical archive room
Holmes High School will celebrate the grand opening of its new archive room Monday night. The new room will feature historical artifacts and records from the school’s long history. “The new archive room brings that history to life through a unique collection of memorabilia and artifacts, including items from Daniel Henry Holmes’ Castle, photographs spanning […]
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Covington schools join Read Ready Network, completing participation among NKY river city districts
The Covington Independent School District Board of Education passed a resolution to become Northern Kentucky’s final river city school district to join the Read Ready Network. The board last week joined the school boards and city governments of Covington, Newport, Bellevue, Dayton, Southgate and Ludlow to formally commit to supporting the Read Ready Network’s mission […]
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The LINK nky Educator of the Week: Nicholas Little
The votes are in, and this week’s LINK nky Educator of the Week is Nicholas Little, a teacher at Campbell County High School. Little was nominated by Josie Phelps because “he has been the best high school and marching band director ever. He always makes sure everyone feels included and no kid is ever left […]
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Vote for the LINK nky Educator of the Week
At LINK nky, we believe that educators – whether they are teachers or principals, tutors or superintendents – are at the heart of our community’s success. The Educator of the Week contest is our way of recognizing and celebrating the incredible educators who go above and beyond for Northern Kentucky students every day. Each week, we will […]
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How this project is preserving the local history of the Underground Railroad
There’s no sidestepping it—Kentucky was a slave state. And Northern Kentucky was no exception; the institution of human property was active locally in the Antebellum period, and yet the region’s proximity to the Ohio River, which separated slave states from non-slave states, made it an important stop on the Underground Railroad. Let’s explore some of […]
