A well-known Covington woman is among the recipients of 42 Art Meets Activist grants from the Kentucky Foundation for Women. The organization awarded forty-two grants totaling more than $225,000 to feminist artists and social change organizations. These artists and organizations received grants to advance social change through feminist-led, arts-based activities in communities throughout Kentucky, according to […]
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Meet Kenton Hornbeck, LINK Media’s New Reporter
Kenton Hornbeck is a new general assignment reporter at LINK Media, a Butler, Ky. native and graduate of Western Kentucky University. Ever since I can remember, I’ve wanted to be in media. Whether it was sitting behind a microphone broadcasting over the radio, writing a newspaper feature, or anchoring live in front of a television […]
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NKU Alumni Award Recipients Announced
Northern Kentucky University announced the recipients of its 2022 Alumni Awards. An awards dinner is scheduled for February 4 to kick off homecoming week on campus. “The recipients of the Alumni Awards have shown that they have deep passion for supporting our students and making a positive impact in the community,” NKU President Ashish Vaidya said. “The […]
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Meet LINK Media Reporter Haley Parnell
Haley Parnell is now part of the LINK Media team serving as a general assignment reporter. Northern Kentuckians and supporters of the area, let me introduce myself: my name is Haley Parnell, I am a Northern Kentucky resident, a recent graduate of the University of Cincinnati, and I am passionate about telling other people’s stories. […]
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Meet Mark Payne: LINK Media’s Reporter in Frankfort
Mark Payne is LINK Media’s politics and government reporter who is embedded in Frankfort covering the 2022 Kentucky General Assembly session. My career in journalism ended before it started. I graduated with a journalism degree from Northern Kentucky University in 2010 when the economy was not the best and the media landscape was even worse. […]
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Veterans Memorial Installed at Kenton Co. Government Center
The Kentucky Veterans Hall of Fame (KVHOF) established a Veterans Memorial at the Kenton County Government Center in Covington. This monument honors the Kenton County veterans who received recognition from the KVHOF, an organization that honors Kentucky military veterans and educates the community about their accomplishments. The memorial features inductees to the Kentucky Veterans Hall […]
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First Baby Born in 2022 at St. Elizabeth Arrives at 12:01 a.m.
The first baby born in the new year at St. Elizabeth Healthcare arrived mere moments after the ball dropped at midnight to welcome 2022. The hospital announced the arrival of baby Luna Willett, who was born at 12:01 a.m. at the hospital’s Edgewood campus. The baby girl weighed in at 8 lbs., 6.2 oz., and […]
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Flagship Park in Erlanger Sees Upgrades, Including New Playground Surface
The City of Erlanger unveiled its improvements at Flagship Park, which include a new playground surface. “The new playground surface at Flagship Park is absolutely gorgeous and very squishy,” said Erlanger Mayor Jessica Fette. “Perfect color and design combo that will help with longevity of the surface. This is another stellar job by our outstanding […]
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Three NKY Agencies Awarded Duke Energy Funds to Assist in Food, Shelter Needs
The Duke Energy Foundation awarded five grants totaling nearly $25,000 to help Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati agencies with food and shelter needs. “The increased demand for assistance during the holidays can pose a significant challenge for local agencies,” said Amy Spiller, president, Duke Energy Ohio and Kentucky. “Through this funding, we’re hoping to enable these valued organizations to reach more people […]
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Dixie Heights Seeks Nominations for Inaugural Alumni, Faculty Awards
Dixie Heights High School is seeking nominations for its inaugural Distinguished Alumni and Faculty Awards. The inaugural class of awardees will be recognized at the Distinguished Alumni Celebration Banquet on Sunday, May 1. Nominations close on January 15. The award program is organized by Dixie Heights’s Parent-Teacher Organization, the Colonels Club. The organization’s mission is to connect the […]