New Riff Distilling has announced that its Single Barrel Experience will expand its offerings with its first-ever Malted Rye single barrel selection. Available this month, Single Barrel Malted Rye is the latest New Riff whiskey to join the Newport distillery’s bespoke barrel program. “We’re excited to introduce Malted Rye as the fourth offering in our robust Single Barrel program,” said Chief Sales Officer Rawnica Dillingham. “It’s something we’ve heard strong demand […]
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NKY on Tap: Herb and Thelma’s – a beer and burger institution
Joe Schutzman is a Newport firefighter who loves Northern Kentucky’s culture, sense of place – and beer. Find Joe’s previous columns and more on NKY dining here. It’s no mystery why Herb and Thelma’s is a Northern Kentucky institution. A family-run small business, it’s a beautiful amalgamation of unassuming dive and community cornerstone, operating since 1939. […]
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Newport senior with eyes on public service earns one of Governor’s Scholars highest honors
“Here’s the thing about Donovan. He’s one of those students that he’s not about, ‘me, me, me,’ but he’s about, ‘what can he do to make others’ lives better, to help other students,’” said Newport Independent Schools Youth Service Center Coordinator Donna Watts. Watts has known Newport Independent Schools student Donovan Macario-Avila since he was […]
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Eat, drink, repeat: LINK Team’s go-to NKY restaurants, bars
There are too many good places to eat in Northern Kentucky to count, and the people on the LINK team certainly like to eat (and occasionally drink), so we thought we’d share some of our favorites. To get you the best recommendations I could, I (LINK’s digital editor) asked our team members (and myself) six […]
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75 years ago, future Campbell County sheriff Ratterman led the NFL in passing touchdowns
In a 1950 late-season football game on a chilly day in New York, a young quarterback from Cincinnati added one more touchdown to a professional campaign that already belonged to him. George Ratterman, not yet the sheriff who would help clean up Newport’s entrenched gambling and vice, was the National Football League’s most daring passer, […]
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With pieces back, Newport finds its footing against Cooper
Newport is starting to look whole again. With Keegan Farrell back on the floor after taking a year away from basketball and Amontae Lowe returning after missing two games due to a concussion, the Wildcats put together a strong showing at the Scott Winter Classic, edging Cooper 68–66 in the LINK nky Game of the […]
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Bilton’s big night sparks Simon Kenton’s win over Newport
Simon Kenton head coach Trent Steiner wasn’t wrong about his junior point guard Bray Bilton when he said, “He put the biscuit in the basket tonight.” Bilton delivered a career-high 33 points as the Pioneers earned their second straight win, defeating Newport 66-42 in the Scott Winter Classic at Scott High School in Taylor Mill. […]
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What you missed in NKY government before the holiday slowdown
This week in NKY government, almost all city meetings are canceled due to the holiday week, but last week kept many cities busy. Here is a recap of those meetings. What happened last week in NKY government? Fort Thomas council divided over new member appointment process The Fort Thomas City Council voted 3–2 to appoint […]
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Holiday spirits, literally: 5 festive NKY bars to visit this season
Northern Kentucky bars are decking the halls and the drink menus with Christmas pop-ups, twinkling lights, heated igloos and festive cocktails. Here are five festive NKY bars to check out this holiday season: Galaxie, Covington This holiday season, bar and dance spot Galaxie is hosting Miracle on Madison, an immersive Christmas-themed pop-up bar with original […]
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Local distiller to join KY Distillers’ Association Leadership Academy
Corbin Arrasmith, the lead distiller at Pensive Distilling Company in Newport, will join the newest cohort of the Kentucky Distillers’ Association Leadership Academy in 2026. Arrasmith will join 19 other distilling professionals from around the commonwealth in the association’s 11-month course, which aims to give the participants a global view of the bourbon industry and […]