As temperatures drop and ice begins to appear on ponds, rescue teams want residents to just stay away from the water. “It’s never safe to go out,” Danielle Gronefield, public information officer for the Boone County Water Rescue Team, told me. Even as temperatures sit near zero degrees — and in the negative degrees with […]
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How one man’s planned gift will shape generations
Throughout his life, Jerry Scheve wore many hats—local basketball coach, professor, mentor, friend, and brother. But above all, he was a quiet force for generosity, a man who gave freely of his time, talent, and treasure to those around him. Whether leading the Wilmington College Lady Quakers to victory on the basketball court or guiding […]
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Proposed Covington creative space wants community input
The Center for Great Neighborhoods in Covington is seeking input from creatives in the Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati regions on a proposed creative workspace. “We’re conducting a comprehensive survey of creatives throughout Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky to understand how Covington can better serve and enhance our regional creative ecosystem,” according to an email […]
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Ohio River Way seeks community support to protect waterways on Giving Tuesday
The Ohio River Way is seeking community support to fund its mission of preserving Greater Cincinnati’s waterways, with donations going towards projects that expand paddling guidance, promote riverfront projects, and advocate for the health of the Ohio River and its ecosystems.
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Local organizations give the gift of music to hurricane victims
Michael Johnathon and Willis Music are teaming up to collect and distribute used musical instruments to victims of Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina and east Tennessee, providing a source of solace and bringing people together in times of tragedy.
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Independence welcomes Just Love Coffee Cafe
Just Love Coffee Cafe is opening a new location in Independence, Kentucky on October 15, offering a menu of coffee drinks, artisanal waffles, wraps, omelets, and waffled sandwiches.
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Sign up for county emergency alerts ahead of the severe weather
Severe weather alerts have been issued for much of the Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati regions for Tuesday, and residents can sign up to county-wide, automated emergency alert systems to stay up to date with severe weather changes, developing emergency situations and emergency instructions.
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‘Wade the Warrior’: one of the top fundraising Buddy Walk teams
Team “Wade the Warrior” has been one of the top fundraising teams for the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati’s Buddy Walk in the four years they’ve participated. Fort Thomas resident Kelly Metz, her family and friends, and the star of the show, her son, Wade, started attending the walk the year Wade was born, […]
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Goettafest makes its return to NKY this week
Goettafest is coming to Newport’s riverfront this week. This annual event will span eight days, offering attendees two weekends to indulge in Glier’s Goetta while enjoying live music, family-focused games and inventive food options. This year’s Goettafest will be held from July 27 to 30 and Aug. 3 to 6. The festival’s schedule is as […]
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Duke Energy announces $100k grant to improve local college graduation rates
Duke Energy recently announced a $100,000 foundation to Moon Shot for Equity — a collaborative project aiming to close equity gaps within regional clusters of two and four-year colleges and universities by 2030. The effort is designed to help more Greater Cincinnati area students graduate from college. Four local higher education institutions are participating: Cincinnati […]