The survive and advance phrase more than applied to the Walton-Verona girls basketball team (14-13 overall) in the 32nd District semifinals. Walton-Verona found itself down 18-11 at halftime against the Grant County Lady Braves (11-17). But the host Bearcats came back in the second half to record a 48-44 win Monday. “I think we definitely […]
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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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Northern Kentucky girls basketball district tournament previews
When it comes to postseason tournaments, nothing is given. Teams that appear to be superior to district opponents on paper have to once again prove it on the basketball court. But there is one exception this year in the Northern Kentucky Girls District Tournaments. 32nd District: Since the Kentucky High School Athletic Association revamped the […]
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Beshear: COVID positivity rate falls below 13 percent
Gov. Andy Beshear held a press conference on Feb. 21 to update the Commonwealth on COVID-19 in Kentucky. Today, there are the fewest cases since December at 969. “The top line on COVID is, cases continue to fall at a good rate,” Beshear said. “Our positivity rate continues to fall. Hospitalizations, ICU numbers, and ventilator […]
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Police: Mother who abandoned son arrested in Georgetown
A woman who police said abandoned her son on a dark road in Colerain Township on Thursday night was arrested in Georgetown, Kentucky on Saturday. Heather Adkins, 32, was arrested at a gas station on an outstanding warrant for an unpaid ticket. The Georgetown Police Department said they weren’t aware initially that Colerain police had […]
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Northern Kentucky boys basketball district tournament previews
It’s the time of the year when teams have to win or go home. Some basketball districts in Northern Kentucky expect to be competitive. Others, not so much. But as it has been said many times: That’s why they play the games. Boys Tournaments: 32nd District: The Simon Kenton Pioneers (14-11) take on the Walton-Verona […]
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NKY Chamber to host ‘Intentionally Building Diverse Connections’ event
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce (NKY Chamber) is hosting “Intentionally Building Diverse Connections,” an event that welcomes businesses of all sizes and sectors throughout the region to meet in a structured environment geared toward creating diverse business relationships. The quarterly event is part of the NKY Chamber’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives. Attendees can […]
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Juvenile charged after Covington’s Motch Clock damaged
A downtown Covington landmark was damaged Friday evening and now a juvenile faces charges, police said. The street clock owned by Motch Jewelers, the oldest business in the city, saw its north-facing side vandalized. A crew from the Covington public works department was spotted cleaning the broken glass and placing plastic over the exposed clock […]
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Padrino in Fort Thomas opening for hot food carryout Friday
Padrino in Fort Thomas is opening for hot food carryout beginning Friday, said owner Hunter Thomas. Hot food will be available from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, Thomas said, but hours will continue to expand once the business gets more staff. Thomas owns three other restaurants — two other Padrino locations […]