The City of Union announced the top three finishers in its photo contest. The city solicited landscape and life pictures that capture the Boone County community. The city commission decided on the winners and in a news release said that they enjoyed viewing them. The chosen photos encompass the vision of Union’s bright future, proud […]
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Photos: Another Street Mural Created with Local Kids in Covington
The Center for Great Neighborhoods welcomed kids and adults to assist with its latest street mural. On Saturday, despite the cold weather, children joined in the effort as the Center works to hear feedback from community members on the future of Covington’s eastern neighborhoods. Saturday’s event was at 18th and Garrard streets. A previous effort […]
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Partnership Will Bring Electric Car Charging Stations to NKU
Northern Kentucky University has partnered with Electrada, a Cincinnati-based EV charging solution company, to install electric vehicle charging stations across campus and meet a growing need for more charging capacity. The expanded charging station infrastructure contributes toward NKU’s campus sustainability goals and commitment to the Cincinnati 2030 District, which is part of an international network […]
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Villa Students Make Impact at Ky Model Government Program
Villa Madonna Academy students traveled to Louisville for the Kentucky YMCA Youth Association’s Kentucky Youth Assembly, an annual model-government program that teaches students how Kentucky’s laws are drafted, debated, and argued in the legislature. The program separates participants based on their grade levels and has events for both middle and high school students. In the […]
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NKU Will Offer Entry-Level Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program
Northern Kentucky University is launching a new entry-level Doctor of Occupational Therapy program in its College of Health and Human Services. The program will begin begin in January 2022 and Dr. Terrance Anderson will serve as the first program director. “I am excited to be part of this new Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program at […]
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Kenton County Library to Display Historical Items from Purple Heart Recipient
A collection of military items donated by Purple Heart recipient Woodrow W. “Woody” Booth will be on display in the Local History Department of the Kenton County Public Library’s Covington Branch in time for Veteran’s Day. Booth, who was from Villa Hills, passed away earlier this year at the age of 99. Per his wishes, […]
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Ky Senator Damon Thayer Receives ‘Friend of Kentucky Cities’ Award
The Kentucky League of Cities presented Senator Damon Thayer (R-Georgetown) with a “Friend of Kentucky Cities” award. KLC bestows the award upon legislators who perform outstanding work advocating for issues that impact cities across the state. Senator Thayer continued his support for cities in the 2021 session, helping secure the passage of 18 KLC initiatives. […]
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Jeopardy! Contestant Fail Clue About Roebling Bridge
The John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge is a significant piece of transportation, architecture, and history locally. But in an appearance on TV game show Jeopardy! on Monday, it was clear that that renown does not extend far beyond our local region. In the second half of the show, where clues are worth double the prize in the […]
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How to Take Part in Covington’s Thanksgiving Weekend Scavenger Hunt
The popular NKY Finders Keepers scavenger hunt is back for Thanksgiving weekend. Players find clues in four Covington neighborhoods. Using their Code Kit, they solve puzzles and complete photo challenges for the chance to win prizes, including original art by local artists. The Catalytic Fund created the hunt last year to provide an outdoor activity […]
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St. Vincent De Paul Announces Date of Turkeyfoot Trot 5k
The Turkeyfoot Trot 5k Run/Walk will be back live and in-person for its fourteenth year. The marathon will be held at Thomas More University on Saturday, November 20, at 9 :00 a.m. and all proceeds from the event benefit St. Vincent de Paul Northern Kentucky. This event is for all ages and includes a kid’s fun […]