Catrena Bowman, Erlanger resident and business owner, has reported finding a note with a swastika and racist language in her yard, while residents in Covington’s Eastside neighborhood have found Ku Klux Klan leaflets, prompting local law enforcement to investigate the incidents.
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NKY Community Action Commission to host Juneteenth celebration Wednesday
The Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission’s Fatherhood and Lincoln Grant Scholar House programs are once again partnering with St. Elizabeth Healthcare to host a Juneteenth celebration. The celebration will take place on Wednesday, June 19 from 3-7 p.m. at the Lincoln Grant Scholar House, 824 Greenup St., in Covington. The event is an annual commemoration […]
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2024 Outstanding Women of Northern Kentucky honorees announced
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Women’s Initiative announced the 2024 Outstanding Women of Northern Kentucky honorees, recognizing women who exemplify notable achievement, outstanding service, personal integrity, perseverance and leadership.
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Women’s Initiative Regional Summit tackles mentorship, networking, development
Correction: The original story attributed ‘Framework + dream = success’ to Catrena Bowman. The attribution has been updated to reflect that the phrase was used at the summit by Tracy Stokes. Framework + dream = success. This is the equation for success that Tracy Stokes, senior consultant of diversity, equity and inclusion for St. Elizabeth […]
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Newport’s NKY Community Action Commission Head Start facility reopens after renovations
Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission’s Newport Head Start facility is reopening its doors this week after major renovations. The renovations took place in the student space in order to create a welcoming and fun learning environment for children. The costs were $3.2 million, and took one and a half years to complete. The building was […]
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Aviatra’s Woman-Owned Businesses Crawl gives Covington entrepreneurs exposure, engagement
Over 30 women-owned businesses in Covington will be showcased in the inaugural Aviatra Accelerators Woman-Owned Businesses Crawl. Starting on Sunday from 1 to 7 p.m., attendees can visit many featured businesses, including retail shops, bars, restaurants, manufacturers and service providers. Participating businesses will have a display poster in their window and a sidewalk dot sticker […]
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NKY business owner honored at 2023 YWCA Career Women of Achievement awards
This year’s YWCA Greater Cincinnati Career Women of Achievement honorees have been announced, including Executive Director of the Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission Catrena Bowman. The Career Women of Achievement award honors role models for their leadership, vision and professional success. Bowman has worked with Community Action Commission for 22 years. In her role, she […]
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Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission announces their renovated Head Start Center
The Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission recently announced the ribbon cutting ceremony for its newly renovated Head Start Center in Burlington. The ceremony will be held Oct. 13 at noon at 3261 Maplewood Drive. The $3.2 million renovation includes a sensory learning room, a parent area, an improved gymnasium, a commercial kitchen, an upgraded playground, […]
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Residents of another Newport apartment community told to vacate for renovations
Another large Newport apartment complex is telling residents that they have to vacate the premises. Now those living at Riverchase Apartments on the Newport riverfront are concerned that they will face similar challenges like those of Victoria Square Apartments, which was purchased by a Cincinnati-based firm and are set to be renovated into luxury units. […]
