Not sure how to get more involved in the Northern Kentucky community? Public figures from around the region chimed in Thursday night at LINK nky’s second-ever community conversation, which focused on ways people can get involved. The conversation piggybacked on LINK’s recent print super issue, which pulled topics from responses to a community survey commissioned […]
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Ludlow citizens work together to beautify city
The citizens of Ludlow meet on the second Wednesday of each month to pick up trash, get to know each other, and make new friends while helping beautify the city.
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Panel considers adding new trees to North Bend and Richwood Roads interchange
Plans are in the works for new trees to enhance the appearance of North Bend Road and Richwood Road in Boone County. A multi-use path along North Bend Road and a stretch near the Richwood Road interchange will benefit from the bolstered greenspace presence, the Boone County Urban Forest Commission determined during its regular meeting […]
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Unstaffed library concept concerns Petersburg residents
Some residents have said the community was left out of the loop amid the Boone County Public Library’s decision to reopen Petersburg’s library as an unstaffed or “Express Location.” A recent meeting with Boone County Public Library Executive Director Carrie Herrmann focused on issues that have surfaced since the Chapin Memorial Library reopened on Oct. […]
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Kentucky Department of Education releases school report cards
Kentucky’s School Report Card data was released Tuesday, showing a range of school performance across Northern Kentucky. “The accountability results in the school report card are only one measure of school performance,” Kentucky Department of Education Interim State Commissioner of Education Robin Fields Kinney said. “A failed test score does not provide, by itself, a […]
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NKU Receives Highest Designation for Creating Inclusive LGBTQ Community
NKU receives highest designation for creating inclusive LGBTQ community. (Img: NKU) Northern Kentucky University received the highest designation by Campus Pride Index—establishing the university as a national leader in higher education for LGBTQ-inclusive policies, programs and practices. NKU’s 5-star ranking is the best in Greater Cincinnati. Campus Pride Index, the premier LGBTQ national benchmarking tool […]
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Newport Community Offers Help For Man, Sick Daughter to Dress Up for Night Out
Gary and his daughter Naomi. She is currently battling brain cancer. By Jessie Eden A social media post about a Hamilton, OH, man needing a suit has reached Northern Kentucky…and the Newport community is eager to help. Gary Short Sr. is the father of Naomi Short, a little girl with brain cancer in Hamilton, OH. Naomi […]
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Family Recovering After House Fire: Here are Three Ways You Can Help
Shanna Hayes’ home was damaged by a serious fire on Monday, Feb. 10. By Jessie Eden The community is making strides to come together for a local family affected by a house fire earlier this week. The fire broke out on Monday, February 10, around 8:30 a.m. Thankfully, Shanna Hayes and her two boys, her […]
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Center for Great Neighborhoods Seeks Public Input with Creative Event
A new community concept to revive Covington’s 20th Street drew students from all over the Commonwealth to help with the effort. Kentucky YMCA Youth Association’s Y-Corps Service to the Bluegrass group is on a four-day long service mission visiting communities around the state. Its first stop was 20th Street between Madison and the old […]
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Local Woman Thanks Good Samaritans
Archie (provided) We often talk about how the sense of community in Fort Thomas is what makes it such a special place to live. You may not see it every day but it’s comforting to know that when your really need the community, that it’s there for you in your worst moments. Loretta Race, who […]
