It’s an overcast and drizzly Tuesday afternoon in Fort Mitchell. Sunlight pokes through gray clouds as rarely as opponents have scored against the Beechwood High School football team. Two days before Thanksgiving, the sun can only create a muted tapestry of faint light and shadows on wet, leaf-covered grounds. There in this classic autumn scene […]
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Normal hours for Rumpke on Thanksgiving, except transfer station
Rumpke will keep its normal service hours over the Thanksgiving holiday this year, with one exception. The exception is for the company’s transfer station on Boron Drive in Covington, where customers can drop off waste for later disposal. As such, customers should place their bins out the night before their normal pick up days. “We […]
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Pay it forward this Thanksgiving: Ways to give back, support your community
Nonprofits, charitable organizations, and religious institutions are hosting free meals for the community on Thanksgiving, while Turkey Trots and running events are raising money for charitable causes, and donations of food, cash, and other items are being solicited for those in need during the holiday season.
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Rumpke reminds residents of what is recyclable ahead of Thanksgiving
Rumpke is reminding residents of what they can’t recycle ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday this week. The following items are not recyclable: Visit Rumpke’s website for a complete list of things that are recyclable.
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NKY Health gives Thanksgiving food safety tips
The Northern Kentucky Health Department is encouraging celebrants to be aware of food safety measures during the Thanksgiving holiday season. Raw meats including turkey should be kept separate from other foods and food preparation actions including the use of different cooking utensils, officials said. Juices from raw meat may contain bacteria that result in foodborne […]
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FUEL NKU to host Friendsgiving dinner
It’s turkey time at Northern Kentucky University. Their on-campus food pantry, FUEL NKU, will host the sixth annual Friendsgiving Celebration on Monday, Nov. 20. NKU students, faculty and staff will have a traditional Thanksgiving meal provided by the food pantry. There is no cost to attend the event, but attendees are encouraged to bring a […]
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Erlanger to host Thanksgiving Luncheon for seniors on Nov. 14
The City of Erlanger and Disabled American Veterans, often shortened to DAV, will host a free Thanksgiving luncheon for seniors aged 65 and older on Nov. 14 at 11:30 a.m. at the Disabled American Veterans headquarters on Dolwick Drive. Registration for the event will begin on Nov. 1. Guests must provide proof of local residency […]
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Best NKY places for Thanksgiving Day baked goods
One of the most important parts of Thanksgiving Day? Dessert, of course. If you haven’t gotten your baked goods yet, we’ve got you covered with some of the tastiest spots in Northern Kentucky. Emerson’s Bakery: 7606 Dixie Highway in Florence Each pie, cake, loaf of bread and pastry in their bakery is made on site. […]
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Bengals’ Sam Hubbard foundation donates turkey dinners to Bellevue School District
Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Sam Hubbard gave turkey dinners to about 60 families in the Bellevue School District on Tuesday at Grandview Elementary School. “A nice meal means a lot and goes a long way during the holidays,” Hubbard said. Hubbard helped distribute turkeys, homemade side dishes from The Passion Plate and mini footballs Tuesday […]
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Will a turkey shortage threaten Thanksgiving in NKY?
With Thanksgiving a little more than a week away, the holiday’s staple bird will be pricier — and maybe harder to get — than in years past. Tewes Farm in Erlanger, the only fresh turkey farm in Northern Kentucky, has raised their prices per pound from $3.50 in 2021 to $4.50 this Thanksgiving season to […]