Two Newport High School students’ artwork was selected to appear in a traveling art exhibit on display at Newport High School. “Student Traveling Art Exhibit, A Matter of Perspective” features original artwork from students with disabilities across Kentucky. Ivan Tafolla and Lacyann Howard’s work will be on display as part of the exhibit until Feb. […]
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Local family sponsors college scholarships for students with outstanding track records in community service
Due to the rising cost of college tuition, some productive high school students who aspire to attend college or trade school may have been dissuaded due to financial barriers. More than half, or 56%, of college students say they can no longer afford their tuition, according to a survey by OneClass. Lloyd Memorial High School […]
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Notre Dame Academy student wins prestigious caddying scholarship
There are 27 male and female caddies that have qualified for the Chick Evans Scholarship — 26 are from Ohio and one is from Kentucky. The lone Kentuckian recipient was Park Hills native Martine Hue. Hue is currently a senior at Notre Dame Academy and is a caddy for Kenwood Country Club in Cincinnati. She […]
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New audio technology helps Ludlow kids ‘want to read’
Fifth grade Ludlow teacher Chris Zimmerman said new audio technology recently added to a classroom has made kids who aren’t as engaged in lessons excited to learn. And not only that, it can help students with cochlear implants — in fact, the inventor of the system for audio enhancement had two brothers who were deaf, […]
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Newport Primary School teacher named VFW Teacher of the Year in Kentucky
Newport Primary School kindergarten teacher Kaleigh Rougraff has been named a VFW Teacher of the Year in the State of Kentucky. Rougraff has taught in the Newport school system for seven years. She received the honor for promoting patriotism, civic responsibility, American flag etiquette, and Americanism on the local, regional, and statewide level. Winners […]
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Souper Bowl Food Drive to Honor Bengals, Collect Items for NKU FUEL
The Bengals’ historic Super Bowl appearance has given companies a unique opportunity for philanthropic endeavors. Italian company Prysmian Group (formerly General Cable), which operates in the energy and telecommunication systems industry, and which has its North American operations in Highland Heights, announced the Souper Bowl Food Drive. The Souper Bowl has a goal of collecting […]
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New Head Start Program Opens in Covington
A new Head Start location opened in Covington on Tuesday. The effort is a partnership between the Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission (NKCAC) and the Life Learning Center at 20 West 18th Street. Head Start is an early childhood education program that provides services to children of low-income households. In an announcement, it was noted […]
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Bill Seeks to Create Due Process for College Students
Written by Mark Payne, LINK nky politics and government reporter Two Northern Kentucky Representatives have teamed up on a bill that will protect students’ rights at universities in Kentucky. Sponsored by Rep. Kim Banta (R-Ft. Mitchell) and co-sponsored by Kim Moser (R-Taylor Mill), House Bill 290 is known as the Kentucky Campus Due Process Protection […]
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Newport Schools Announces Closure Day After Super Bowl
Newport Independent Schools is joining the list of Northern Kentucky school closures on Monday, Feb. 14 in honor of the Bengals going to the Super Bowl. Schools around Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky have been announcing closures for the day after the Super Bowl since The Bengals won the ACF Championship on Jan. 30, sending them […]
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How Brighton Center Program Aims to Help College Kids Experiencing Homelessness
Written by Haley Parnell, LINK nky reporter On a mission statement of Self Sufficiency, Brighton Center is implementing new programs to continue to help make that possible for people in need. “We are always trying to innovate on how we are connecting individuals and families who are on the sidelines of our labor market to […]
