The City of Florence is purchasing a property that once housed the city’s first Black church congregation with the intent of restoration. The purchase of 21 Girard St. from 31 Girard Place LLC for $150,000 was approved with a 6-0 vote by the Florence City Council during Tuesday’s regular session. “We’ve discussed this property a […]
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Memorial in Florence dedicated to former slaves, Black veterans
Priscilla Chambers has been conducting family history research since she was a teen, so she was pleased to recently learn there was a descendant buried at the Florence Cemetery. Chambers was present on Thursday as the Boone County Public Library hosted a ceremony dedicating a memorial to the 127 Black people buried at the cemetery […]
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Boone County Public Library outlines strategic plan objectivesÂ
Early childhood education, local history and cultural experiences are key components of the Boone County Public Library’s Strategic Plan, officials said. The plan is centered around services, spaces and staff – with an eye toward ensuring Boone County residents have access to information enabling them to compete on a global level, Boone County Library Executive […]
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The Sunday Story Podcast: Sin City: A look at Newport’s risqué past
This story originally appeared in the Sept. 8 edition of the Weekly LINK Reader. To see these stories first, subscribe here. This week on The Sunday Story, business reporter Kenton Hornbeck explores Newport’s history of gentleman’s clubs. You can listen to this story below or read the full story here. In 1976, if you decided […]
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NKY History Hour to recount the 1860 to 1950 horsecars and streetcars of Kentucky
The streetcar running on two steel rails, drawing power from an overhead wire, provided a smooth and convenient, relatively inexpensive mode of transportation for busy travelers. Join author and historian Charles Bogart as he shares the history of the horsecar and streetcar lines that operated in Kentucky between 1860 and 1950 in the next virtual […]
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As Dayton building awaits new life, city’s history runs through it
The now-vacant Rayme/Burton building — also known as old Dayton City Hall — could soon become a mixed-use structure with apartments and storefronts if Stage 1 development plans are approved next month. The building has been an iconic landmark in the area since constructed by Burton Hazen in 1880. The Independent Order of Odd Fellows, […]
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Covington adds three new street signs for the Lewis and Clark Historic Trail
The City of Covington installed three new brown street signs featuring the silhouettes of two buckskin-clad American explorers, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. The signs signal Covington’s inclusion along the duo’s historic route that stretches over 5,000 miles across 16 states. Their expedition was arguably the most famous in U.S. history. The Lewis and Clark […]
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Middle school social studies teacher wins prestigious Milken Educator Award
Wednesday was a day a beloved Ballyshannon Middle School teacher will never forget. Kevin Dailey, an eighth grade social studies teacher, was awarded the prestigious Milken Educator Award along with an unrestricted cash reward of $25,000. Kentucky Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman and Commissioner Jason E. Glass joined Milken Educator Awards Vice President Stephanie Bishop in […]
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A Look Back; ‘Village Players’ Fourth of July Parade Floats
Village Players Fourh of July parade float, year unknown. (Img: Village Players) Does this story bring some value to you? Please consider a small donation to help fund our content. We rely solely on support from our advertising partners, providing our content for free. Any amount helps. Click here to donate! By Jessie Eden It’s […]
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From The Licking River to New Orleans: New App, Research by NKU Celebrates Original Bourbon Trail
NKU grad students study Licking River bourbon trail as it follows the path of Jacob Spears, regarded as one of the first to produce bourbon back in the 1790s…. View on the Licking, Kenton, Co. (Pic: NKYviews.com) By Jessie Eden Do you know the history of bourbon? Sure, you may have treated yourself to a […]