The Northern Kentucky Hazardous Waste Collection Event is taking place this Saturday, Nov. 5, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Residents of Boone, Campbell, and Kenton counties can dispose of their household hazards for free at this event. Items accepted: Antifreeze Batteries (all types) Corrosives/Flammables (fuel, kerosene, etc.) Electronics Ink Cartridges/Toner Light Bulbs Oil Paint […]
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LINK streetscapes: Williamstown, Dry Ridge
Almost every week my dad asks me for the inside scoop on where I’m venturing off to, and nearly each time he follows it with suggestions of places to visit. The man’s been around Northern Kentucky a lot longer than I have, so I had to take him up on one of his most common […]
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LINK streetscapes: Newport on the Levee
When I was a kid, one of my favorite places to go was Newport on the Levee. I was mesmerized by the cooks at Dewey’s throwing dough and serving you the best pizza. Between that and the aquarium, there really wasn’t much more a kid could ask for. As I grew, my visits to the […]
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LINK streetscapes: Decoursey and Winston avenues in Latonia
Tucked away in Latonia, Decoursey Avenue hosts a variety of businesses. While you’re on this strip, you’re likely to forget you’re in the middle of a city and not in a small town. These places are not only Northern Kentucky famous, but some are even nationally recognized, so I knew this was going to be […]
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Taphouse and bottle shop The Post to open in Fort Thomas this Friday
Calling all beer lovers! Fort Thomas is getting a brand new beer-focused taphouse and bottle shop this weekend. The Post is hosting its grand opening Friday, Oct. 7. According to The Post’s Facebook, there is slated to be a ribbon cutting at noon in partnership with local city officials who will be involved in the […]
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LINK streetscapes: Greenup Street in Covington
The origins of this Streetscapes series started with a desire to explore new places in Northern Kentucky that I had never been to. Because of that, I avoided places like Greenup, which I thought at the time I knew inside and out. The longer I’ve been doing this, the more I’ve been discovering places that […]
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LINK streetscapes: West Pike Street in Covington
This area of Covington is booming with business: From restaurants to breweries to shops, you name it, this hub has it. For this streetscapes, I’m focusing on the places on West Pike that are either new — or new to me. Ripple Wine Bar: 4 West Pike St. I’d heard of Ripple several times over […]
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Kenton County Animal Services will soon be open seven days a week
Kenton County Animal Services is reorganizing to be open seven days a week. According to the reorganization plan, this new structure will help solve issues like an increased need for medical assistance within the shelter, decreasing overtime and burnout among staff. The plan also points to improving safety by addressing animal behavior concerns. The animal […]
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LINK streetscapes: Back to college edition at Northern Kentucky University
This special edition of Streetscapes looks at Northern Kentucky’s largest university, Northern Kentucky University. Last edition we started with my alma mater, Thomas More, so I turned to friends, current students and alumni for the top NKY spots off campus that every student must visit before graduation. Carabello Coffee: 107 E 9th St., Newport This […]
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Fort Mitchell announces Wall of Honor recipients
The city of Fort Mitchell inducted John “Tom” McKinley and Sen. Richard Roeding into the Wall of Honor over the weekend. The Wall of Honor recognizes individuals who have served the city of Fort Mitchell as either an employee, a volunteer, or elected officials. The Wall of Honor ceremony was held on Saturday, Sept. 10, at […]