What a year it’s been at LINK nky! As an organization, we’ve grown tremendously in both the print and digital realms. Personally, I feel like I’ve become a better reporter and writer. In October of last year, I was asked to pick up the newly created business beat — a tall task for sure. Luckily, […]
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Ludlow School renovations approach finish line with new contract approvals
Ludlow Independent Public Schools approved 16 contracts for their district-wide school renovations at the meeting of the Board of Education on Thursday, bringing the project’s funding and administrative framework into its final stages. “The contractors aren’t waiting on [the board] to do anything,” said Bill Cobb, a project manager from Codell Construction, the firm responsible […]
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Tuesday NKY prep hoops roundup: Campbell County boys beat Highlands for first time since 2019
Campbell County ended a five-game losing streak against Highlands dating back to 2019 with a 61-54 victory. Connor Weinel led the Camels with 22 points and Broc Sorgenfrei added 19, making three 3-pointers. Nathan Smith scored nine to help the cause. Highlands saw three players score in double figures. Brayden Moeves led the way with […]
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Vote for the LINK nky Team of the Week for Dec. 4-10
To be the winning team, fan votes play a heavy role, along with consideration from our sports team here at LINK. Nominations are reader-submitted or recommended by our sports team. Our Team of the Week program honors all local sports at all levels, whether it’s youth or adult-oriented recreation, high school or college, professional or amateur. This week’s nominated […]
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Monday NKY prep hoops roundup: Highlands, Campbell County girls come away with road wins
The Highlands girls basketball team used sound defense to go to Hebron and beat Conner, 48-41 for its first 9th Region win in four tries this year. Marissa Green continued her consistent play in the middle for the Bluebirds with 14 points and nine rebounds. Point guard Kaylee Mills made the difference on the outside […]
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Weekend NKY prep hoops roundup: Simon Kenton girls win Billy Hicks Classic
The Simon Kenton girls basketball team faced 32nd District rival Grant County for the Billy Hicks Classic championship in Georgetown and came away with a 53-42 win. Free throws made a big difference, Simon Kenton hit 14-of-18 attempts from the charity stripe while Grant County went 3-of-9. The Pioneers defeated West Jessamine, Scott County and […]
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Ludlow’s 1975 restaurant owners plan comeback after fire damage closes doors
Ludlow and Park Hills firefighters were on the scene of a fire late Sunday night at 1975 — a popular Ludlow sports-themed restaurant on Elm Street. As of now, the extent of the damage is unknown, the owners announced in a Facebook post. “We are unsure of the extent of the damage at this time […]
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The LINK nky Team of the Week for Nov. 6-12: The Ludlow football team
The LINK nky Team of the Week for Nov. 6-12 presented by Ortho Cincy is the Ludlow football team. The Panthers registered 64% of the vote, breaking away from the competition among the other six football teams nominated. Earning Ludlow Team of the Week honors was their performance in the second round of the KHSAA […]
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This Ludlow football player and his brother needed a home; a family took them in and he became a star
By Marshall Kramsky of WCPO In the shadows of the Cincinnati skyline, the Northern Kentucky town of Ludlow has a lot of charm. Matt Brock and his wife, Leslie Brock, own the restaurant “1975”. The mom-and-pop shop is located on the corner between Ludlow High School and the football stadium. “I would say (Ludlow is) […]
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Seven NKY teams vie for region championships
Thirty-three percent of teams from NKY are battling it out for a region championship. They’re spread around five different classes of the last 48 teams standing in the state. There’s a potential for two of them to meet in the state semifinals (Highlands and Cooper). After Friday night, that number of teams in the state […]