Drag Bingo returns this year to the Mess Hall in Fort Thomas’ Tower Park on Friday, June 9, starting at 6 p.m. The event, open to adults 21+, is a fundraiser for Northern Kentucky Inclusive Students in Education, also known as NISE, a nonprofit educational initiative for high school age students across the region. NISE […]
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Kentucky Symphony Orchestra announces 2023 Summer Park Series
The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra is rolling out its 29th consecutive summer series of concerts in the parks starting in July. The summer concert series will come to outdoor amphitheaters in Devou Park in Covington and Tower Park in Fort Thomas. Shows run at 7:30 p.m. on Saturdays at Devou Park and 7:30 p.m. Sundays at Tower Park. […]
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Fort Thomas resident named as new Talbert House CEO
A previous version of this story reported that Neil Tilow was a Fort Thomas resident. Tilow is a resident of Cincinnati. LINK nky regrets the error. Fort Thomas resident Josh Arnold will soon take over as chief executive officer of Talbert House, a wrap-around service organization based in Cincinnati. Arnold is currently the chief operating […]
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Who’s got the power? The role of boards and commissions in city government
This story originally appeared in our weekly LINK Reader. Subscribe to our print edition here. Chances are good that, at some point, you will interact with your city government. Need a variance to build a driveway? Make your case at a Board of Adjustment meeting. Worried about outdated playground equipment? Bring your concern to the Parks […]
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Fort Thomas woman named 2023 Greater Cincinnati Woman of Impact
Jenny Collopy, of Fort Thomas, has been named the 2023 Greater Cincinnati Woman of Impact award winner. The recognition by the American Heart Association is awarded annually to the Woman of Impact nominee who earns the most points during a nine-week fundraising and heart health education drive. Collopy earned the award for leading her […]
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Fort Thomas native Ordonez called up to U-20 Guatemalan National Team
FC Cincinnati soccer player Arquimides Ordonez has been called up to the Guatemalan U-20 National team as the country begins training for the 2023 U-20 World Cup that begins in May. Ordonez is a Fort Thomas native who played club soccer throughout high school with Kings Hammer Academy and Cincinnati United Premier. His older brother […]
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When taxes are higher than school performance, is it time to consolidate?
This story originally appeared in the March 17 edition of the weekly LINK Reader. To see these stories first, subscribe here. Correction: An image that appeared in the March 17 edition incorrectly identified the salary of Campbell County Schools superintendent as $260,000 annually. The graphic should have reflected a $165,000 salary. LINK nky regrets the […]
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New salon opening in Highland Plaza this month
Sheer Perfection Salon will join the slew of businesses operating in Highland Plaza beginning next week. The salon will officially open next Thursday, March 23, by Fort Thomas resident Carlee Nichols who has been in the industry for eight years. This is the first time she will be operating out of her own shop. Nichols […]
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LISTEN: Creating relationships with local communities with Jeanne Schroer of The Catalytic Fund of NKY
This week on our new podcast, Mind Your Business, NKY!, LINK nky COO Mark Collier steps in for Lacy Starling and talks new businesses with LINK nky’s Business Reporter Kenton Hornbeck. Learn more about which popular restaurant is opening a second location in Fort Thomas and our own local business bracket for March Madness called […]
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915 Pub and Grill closing, Northside’s Tickle Pickle moving in
After 17 years, 915 Pub and Grill is closing and Cincinnati-based burger joint Tickle Pickle is set to move in. 915 Pub and Grill officially announced its impending closure on its official Facebook page. Their final day in business will be March 15. “We want to thank everyone for almost 17 years of business in […]
