People of NKY: Jen Barnett may be done with her twenties, but she’s not done with wigs — or service
By Ginger Dawson
NKyTribune reporter
Looking back, contemplating my life and those of my fellow travelers, there is one thing that always seems to be a universally agreed upon truth—no one, if given the opportunity, would EVER want to have to re-live their twenties. I know I would not.
Now, this does...
Four opportunities upcoming to shape City of Covington’s new approach to zoning
The City of Covington is totally revamping its approach to zoning, and it’s urging the public to help shape the new plan at the beginning stages rather than react after the fact.
Anybody who lives,...
Beyond the Curb back in Cov, offering MainStrasse’s historic homes, artsy lofts, modern apartments
Beyond the Curb is Back in Covington on April 28 with an exclusive showcase of urban living: “the befores, the durings, and the afters.”
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Where can architecture and history buffs, interior...
‘Next Gen Giving’ summit keynoter named; Horizon, KPI partner on second regional gathering
An economist who is internationally recognized as an expert on economic development and philanthropy will be the keynote speaker for the second annual NKY Summit on Philanthropy.
The theme for the summit...
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NKY Young Professionals name finalists for Next Generation Leader Award; event is July 18
Northern Kentucky Young Professionals (NKYP) announce the 2019 Next Generation Leader Award (NGLA) finalists to be honored at the Newport Aquarium July 18, 5:30-7:30 p.m. It is the awards 10th year. The... - More »
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Beechwood grad Brandt Coleman awarded major international scholarship for study in Germany
Fort Mitchell resident and a 2103 Beechwood alumnus Brandt Coleman has been awarded a major international scholarship. Out of over 400 applicants, Coleman was selected for a Graduate Study Scholarship... - More »
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Four opportunities upcoming to shape City of Covington’s new approach to zoning
The City of Covington is totally revamping its approach to zoning, and it’s urging the public to help shape the new plan at the beginning stages rather than react after the fact. Anybody who lives,... - More »
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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday; find a prescription surrender site near you
A twice-yearly opportunity to safely surrender prescription drugs will be held Saturday, April 27, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at locations nationwide. National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is a good way to combat... - More »
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People of NKY: Jen Barnett may be done with her twenties, but she’s not done with wigs — or service
By Ginger Dawson NKyTribune reporter Looking back, contemplating my life and those of my fellow travelers, there is one thing that always seems to be a universally agreed upon truth—no one, if given... - More »
- 'Next Gen Giving' summit keynoter named; Horizon, KPI partner on second regional gathering
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Kenton County hosting its annual Spring Clean-Up May 2-4; here are places and times
Looking to clean out the house for spring? Kenton County Public Works is hosting its annual Spring Clean-Up May 2nd-4th at Lincoln Ridge Park, Piner Elementary School and the Ryland Heights City Building.... - More »
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- Earth Day is celebrating its 49th year with the theme 'Protect Our Species' -- and everyone has work to do
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Nonprofit briefs: Whitaker gets Golden Eagle, $15K to Redwood from Jergens; Literacy Network and Subaru
NKyTribune staff Rhonda Whitaker receives Golden Eagle Award Rhonda Whitaker, vice president, Community Relations for Duke Energy, will receive the Golden Eagle Award from the Dan Beard Council of the... - More »
- NKU's Friends of Steely Library's 'Good Food Good Drinks Good Books' scholarship event is May 15
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- Hagedorn Appliances partners with DCCH to give back, help child abuse victims in Northern Kentucky
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Public Pension discussion continues; actuarial consultant says system needs another $214 million
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Public Pension Oversight Board heard from the Kentucky Retirement Systems and their actuarial consultant on recommendations for changes in the factors used to determine... - More »
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- Art Lander's Outdoors: Snakes are common across rural Kentucky, and play beneficial role in nature
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Prep Sports Notebook: Award-winning player decides to continue her basketball career at Thomas More
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Zoie Barth, the second leading all-time scorer for the Highlands girls basketball program, announced on Twitter that she will continue her academic and athletic... - More »
- Darrin Horn selected as basketball head coach at NKU; spent past four seasons as assistant at Texas
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- Jamie Vaught: UK's new recruit, Nate Sestina, can impact game on frontline and perimeter
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- UK's freshman EJ Montgomery to try for NBA Draft, hoping to be a first-rounder, but could return
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Bill Straub: Lear on Twitter and other things we are witnessing in the wake of the Mueller report
John Leroy Maxwell authored a poem, later set to music, about a drunken degenerate who passes out in the gutter. He is soon joined in his idyll by a roaming pig. A woman passing nearby witnessed this... - More »
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