The Kenton County Fiscal Court has approved a roughly $1.4 million contract with Villa Hills-based Ashley Construction for the repair of the roof and rooftop HVAC units at the Independence branch of the Kenton County Public Library. The approval occurred at the fiscal court’s meeting on Tuesday night. The money will be allocated directly from […]
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Meet the woman behind kindness cards spread across NKY
While each index card may only have a handful of words written on it, the messages are massive. “Honestly, I want to make sure that this world stays kind,” said the woman behind the cards, Erin Clemens. Clemens writes out a collection of cards by hand, using vibrant colors. Equipped with a box of colored […]
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New Latonia library branch officially opens
After nearly 100 years in the making, the new Latonia branch of the Kenton County Public Library is officially open. The branch held its grand opening Tuesday morning as a massive crowd waited to get inside. “We’ve been talking about bringing expanding library services into Latonia for over 100 years now,” Branch Manager Paul Duryea […]
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Get ready for Kenton County Library’s Summer Reading Quest
Readers of all ages can keep up with their reading skills and win prizes with this year’s Summer Reading Quest from the Kenton County Public Library. Centered on the theme of Heroes, Myths and Legends, “this free program encourages reading, creativity and discovery through themed events, interactive activities and exciting prizes,” according to a press […]
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Over 40 employers to come to Erlanger for career fair
The Northern Kentucky Career Center will host its “New Year, New Career Fair” next week at the Erlanger branch of the Kenton County Public Library. Over 40 of the region’s employers hiring for over 100 positions will come out to the event to recruit. Organized in partnership with the library and the Northern Kentucky Career […]
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Christmas Past: Historic photos show what the holidays used to be like in NKY
Christmas is one of the most nostalgic times of the year. We get together with loved ones, reflect on the year and the celebrations of the past, and look forward to what’s going to happen next. One way loved ones reminisce is by looking through old photos, whether those are old photo albums, newspaper clippings, […]
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Beyond books: Discover the hidden treasures of NKY public libraries
Northern Kentucky public libraries offer a variety of unique programs and services, including stargazing clubs, traveling exhibits, workforce development, and maker spaces, as well as popular reading initiatives like 1000 Books Before Kindergarten and Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
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Fort Wright Mayor shares cybersecurity best practices with job seekers
Fort Wright Mayor Dave Hatter, a cybersecurity expert, gave a presentation on job seeker cybersecurity best practices to the Northern Kentucky Accountability Group, emphasizing the importance of password security, multi-factor authentication, anti-virus software, and a VPN.
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Passport to learning: A-Z Walking Tour launches in Monte Casino neighborhood
Read Ready Covington’s early literacy program is launching its sixth A-Z Walking Tour in the city’s Monte Casino neighborhood. Kicking off on Wednesday, June 12, in Monte Casino, neighborhood kids can participate in the tour—an alphabet scavenger hunt—in a ceremony held at 2299 Benton Road. “The A-Z Walking Tour is an authentic way to nurture […]
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Win prizes with Kenton County Library’s summer reading program
The Kenton County Public Library is preparing for its summer reading program, which encourages local students to keep up their reading skills and track their progress for prizes.