Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport has another new nonstop flight. The inaugural flight from CVG to Austin took off on Thursday, June 4. The Austin route is Southwest’s seventh destination from CVG and its first nonstop connection between the airport and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. The announcement comes as the airline marks nine years of service at […]
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NatureMed opens Erlanger dispensary, becoming NKY’s second medical cannabis retailer
What you need to know The second medical cannabis dispensary in Northern Kentucky is set to open nearly two years after it won a business license through the statewide lottery system. NatureMed, a multi-state cannabis retailer, will open its Erlanger dispensary at 635 Donaldson Hwy on Friday, June 5. It is the only medical cannabis […]
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NKY-born Airheads celebrates 40th anniversary
Iconic candy brand Airheads is celebrating its 40th anniversary, kicking off National Candy Month. Airheads was invented in Erlanger back in 1986. On Wednesday, June 3, parent company Perfetti Van Melle acknowledged its connection to the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky community, where the brand was founded and continues to be produced today. “National Candy […]
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New independent challenger emerges in Boone County judge/executive race
An independent candidate has filed to run for judge/executive in Boone County. Timothy Dean Johnson, a libertarian-leaning independent, filed to run for judge/executive on May 29, according to the Kentucky Secretary of State’s website. Kentucky state law requires that a candidate seeking general election ballot access for county-level positions, such as judge/executive, submit a nomination […]
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Two third-party candidates join race for Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District
What you need to know A Libertarian Party candidate has gathered enough signatures to appear on the November general election ballot for Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District. Jeremy Todd, a member of the Libertarian Party and a Northern Kentucky resident, announced that he secured ballot access for the upcoming general election. Kentucky state law dictates that […]
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Flea in the Fort returns for sixth season at Tower Park
Flea in the Fort, one of the largest artisan craft shows in Greater Cincinnati, is returning for the sixth straight year. The free, outdoor artisan craft show will be held under the beautiful tree canopy next to the historic Fort Thomas Mess Hall at 801 Cochran Avenue on Sunday, June 7, from 10 a.m. to […]
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Drees Homes proposes 135-unit townhome and condo development in Union
What you need to know The Union City Commission heard a presentation from Fort Mitchell-based Drees Homes on Monday regarding a potential residential development off Hathaway Road near Old Union Road. Drees Homes, in conjunction with Arlinghaus Builders, wants to build 135 residential units on a nearly 22-acre plot of land. To move forward, the […]
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Regional driver’s license offices to close on June 4 and 5
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced that all Driver Licensing Regional Offices will be closed on Thursday, June 4, and Friday, June 5, as the state rolls out a new driver’s licensing system. Offices will reopen on Monday, June 8. Customers whose licenses or IDs expire in June are advised to visit an office early. The […]
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Fort Wright police issue safety reminder amid rise in vehicle break-ins
The City of Fort Wright issued a ‘community safety reminder’ after its police department noticed an uptick in vehicle break-ins as a result of unlocked vehicles. The Fort Wright Police Department reports that incidents tend to rise during the warmer months. To address this, officers will increase patrols in areas experiencing the most reported break-ins. […]
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NKU president to speak at Lunchtime Leader Chat in July
Northern Kentucky University President Cady Short-Thompson is set to speak at the NKY Young Professionals Lunchtime Leader Chat. Running from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 16, at the NKU Student Union, young professionals throughout the region will have the opportunity to engage with Short-Thompson. The Lunchtime Leader Chat series offers an exclusive […]
