It’s almost Halloween, which means it’s almost time for kiddos across the country to dress up in costumes and walk door to door in search of sweets. Neighborhoods all across Northern Kentucky are hosting candy-collecting celebrations; from classic trick or treating on Oct. 31 to trunk or treat, costume parades and other Halloween traditions, there’s […]
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Fort Wright, American Red Cross host blood drive
The City of Fort Wright and the American Red Cross will host an essential blood drive on March 11, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Fort Wright City Building on Kyles Lane. The American Red Cross will also present $10 electronic Amazon gift cards to all blood drive donors in March who get […]
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What to know about water safety before heading to the beach or pool this summer
With school out for the summer and temperatures rising across the country, many families will visit the beach, lake or local swimming pool. Now is the time to review safety tips to keep children safe around water. Drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 4 and the second leading cause of […]
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Three reasons to give blood in the month of February
One in seven patients entering a hospital need a blood transfusion, yet only about 3% of Americans give blood. The Red Cross needs people to make and keep appointments to give blood or platelets in the month of February and they have three reasons to do so: Donors of all blood types, particularly type O […]
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Fire damages five-unit apartment building in Florence
Nearly thirty Florence residents have been displaced after a fire caused significant damage to their building Monday morning. Around 7:30 a.m. fire crews were sent to 132 Honeysuckle Dr. The caller reported visible smoke and flames coming from the building, according to a press release from the Florence Fire Department. When crews arrived on the […]
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Three Dogs Safe After Rescue From Fort Thomas House Fire
A broken window and tarp on the roof is the only evidence of a two-alarm house fire that occurred in Fort Thomas on Saturday. FTM file. by Robin Gee Fort Thomas firefighters responded to a house fire on Saturday evening, June 3, at 35 Porters Lane. The homeowners not home at the time, but […]