Ernie Heinisch’s friends celebrating at McDonald’s for his 102nd birthday — cake and coffee to first 100
By Ginger Dawson
NKyTribune reporter
Ernie Heinisch came into the world in 1917. Yep, that’s right, 102 years ago!
He was the second oldest of seven children growing up in Vanceburg, Kentucky, east of Cincinnati, in Lewis County, right on the Ohio River.
Betty and Ernie Heinisch
He and his siblings...
Count them — five generations in matriarch Edna Vaughan-Sothard’s family; she’s 91, baby is 4-months
By Ginger Dawson
NKyTribune reporter
Family connections, in the early part of the 20th-Century, were quite a bit different than they are today.
Generally, there were a lot more kids and extended family...
Phase 1 of Ovation project underway in Newport, with music venue, parking garage under construction
By Don Owen
NKyTribune reporter
The construction at Newport’s Ovation site has recently commenced, and count Commissioner Frank Peluso among those impressed by what’s occurring in the west end of the...
Catalytic Fund, 120 Main Street LLC, project partners introduce Skypoint condo development in Newport
On Monday, August 26, The Catalytic Fund and 120 Main Street LLC, with project partners Forcht Bank and the City of Newport, will gather with community leaders and project supporters to present Skypoint...
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New Terminal Drive is open at CVG; now one road from I-275 via KY 212, or Donaldson Road
NKyTribune staff The new Terminal Drive is open at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG). There is now one singular Terminal Road onto the CVG airport campus – from I-275 via... - More »
- Catalytic Fund, 120 Main Street LLC, project partners introduce Skypoint condo development in Newport
- BBB Trends: Choose your moving company carefully; here's what to look for and what to do
- Northern Kentucky Chamber Women’s Initiative announces presenters for 2019 Regional Summit
- Chamber's NKY Spotlight: A weekly podcast featuring special guests and the week's top headlines
- Southwest Airlines adds new seasonal nonstop service from CVG to Tampa, Fort Lauderdale
- Business briefs: USS Nightmare is hiring, Kona Ice reaches milestone, Bunches of Bows gives back
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NKU School of the Arts Theatre + Dance Program offering theatre performances to high schools
Northern Kentucky University’s School of the Arts Theatre + Dance Program is offering school-day performances of their 2019-2020 mainstage season to high schools in the tri-state area. Tickets are $10.00.... - More »
- Navigo/Children Inc. teaming up with Gateway, Life Learning Center to create 'River Cities Training Hub'
- Standard-setting meetings scheduled for Kentucky's 5-star accountability system for schools
- Six students from Fort Thomas schools earn FCCLA honors in national competition at conference
- Highlands student Maria Broering earns perfect score on ACT, 'pushes herself to do her best'
- Beckfield College in Florence celebrates 35th anniversary with campus tailgate event Sept. 6
- NKU Information Technology introduced Owen County high school students to computer science
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Lewisburg RIPPLE Effect project moves forward, public works director, others announce retirement
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter The first big wave of Lewisburg’s RIPPLE effect came in Tuesday night. In February, the neighborhood won the right to get a business area makeover, when a plan called... - More »
- Phase 1 of Ovation project underway in Newport, with music venue, parking garage under construction
- Grant allows former Ky. governor Fletcher to start treatment, housing for addicts in 101 rural counties
- KYTC District 6 road report update on current construction projects in Northern Kentucky
- Gov. Bevin announces nearly $3 Million in CDBG funding, Campbell County Fiscal Court gets $804K
- Gov. Briefs: Erlanger adds school zone; Apply for BC Sheriff's Citizen's Academy; Wilder touch-a-truck
- City of Covington attacks lead-based paint; new $1.66 million program accepting applications
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Shelley Shearer: Tips for parents on creative back-to-school dental routines (and pack healthy lunches)
Routine. That’s the key to a successful start of the school year. While you establish set schedules for bedtime, homework and electronic device time, don’t forget to enforce dental routines. Here’s... - More »
- Cabinet for Health and Family Services unveils new health information exchange
- FDA proposes new health warnings on cigarette packages, most significant change in over 35 years
- Both of Kentucky's U.S. Senators, Paul and McConnell, are recuperating from surgeries
- Kentucky REALTORS' Phillips: Federal Rules to allow association health plans are necessary
- Chamber to host Workplace Safety and Wellness Conference on October 15
- Washington Post's DEA database shows KY a major source of pain pills from 2006-2012
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Ernie Heinisch’s friends celebrating at McDonald’s for his 102nd birthday — cake and coffee to first 100
By Ginger Dawson NKyTribune reporter Ernie Heinisch came into the world in 1917. Yep, that’s right, 102 years ago! He was the second oldest of seven children growing up in Vanceburg, Kentucky, east... - More »
- Count them -- five generations in matriarch Edna Vaughan-Sothard's family; she's 91, baby is 4-months
- Kentucky by Heart: Sister Juana Mendez offers hope and direction to members of Hispanic community
- Our Rich History: XU's Roger Fortin releases a timely book on American freedoms -- and responsibilities
- The River: Miscellaneous reflections of a life fully lived on the river -- gathering rosebuds while I may
- City of Newport and SkyWheel Attractions: Skywheel ready to be shipped, pier groundbreaking in Sept.
- John Schickel: Making memories at the Boone County Fair where old meets new and friends gather
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Kentucky Proud Beer Series on tap in October, includes Beer Festival at Wooden Cask Brewery
The Kentucky Proud Beer Series will be bigger and better than ever in 2019 with a beer festival in Newport and six Kentucky Proud paired beer dinners in October, Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles announced... - More »
- Las Vegas man tries to see Conner High student he met online; now charged with attempted kidnapping
- Governor orders flags at half-staff in honor of WWII serviceman whose remain have been identified
- CVG celebrating National Aviation Day today, Orville Wright's birthday; join fun at Airport Viewing area
- Cincinnati Reds broadcaster Marty Brennaman to be inducted into Reds Hall of Fame next season
- Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development plans mission to China to strengthen relations
- Thirteen-year-old charged with kidnapping, vehicle theft, for allegedly stealing car with baby inside
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Brighton Center’s 12th annual Wine Over Water features great wines, beer and food — and bourbon
Wine Over Water, presented by BB&T, is Brighton Center’s 12th annual tasting event. It will take place on Saturday, September 7 from 6:30-10 p.m. at the Purple People Bridge. Wine Over Water is... - More »
- American Legion Riders revving up engines for 10th Annual Teddy Bear Ride for St. E emergency dept.
- Northern Kentucky Educational Council to hold fall meeting on October 15 at Thomas More University
- NonProfit briefs: PWC gets grant; Spratt gets NKSPE scholarship; Aviation Hall of Famers named
- Reset Ministries names first full-time director, Erich Switzer, and Men's House Director Kevin Grantlin
- Inaugural Connie O'Donnell Student ART Invitational; passing the torch to the next generation of artists
- Getting ready to learn: Back-to-School Fun Day at Behringer-Crawford Museum on Friday
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KSP provides TruNarc training to statewide drug task force agencies, including NKY Drug Strike Force
Kentucky State Police hosted a TruNarc training for law enforcement agencies from across the state at the Drug Enforcement Special Investigations (DESI) Office on August 15. KSP received a grant made possible... - More »
- Kentucky State Fair to require adult supervision after incident involving teens causes panic over weekend
- KET putting state's signature bluegrass music into national spotlight via documentary on PBS
- Chief Ealum of Ownsboro first African-American to lead Kentucky Associations of Chiefs of Police
- Longtime Caldwell County coach, David Barnes, dies Saturday; he felt ill during Friday scrimmage
- Labor Cabinet says 1,074 KY teachers violated law covering work stoppages; House Dems slam ruling
- SBA offers disaster loans to businesses, nonprofits in Bracken, Campbell, Pendleton and Mason
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2019 Prep Football Previews: Senior expects Simon Kenton’s successful decade to end on high note
The NKyTribune has featured each of the 21 high school football teams in Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties leading up to the first games of the 2019 season on Friday. We will provide focused coverage... - More »
- NKU women's soccer begins season on road at Lipscomb; Thomas More plays host to Union (Ky.)
- 2019 Prep Football Previews: Campbell County senior serves as mentor for less experienced teammates
- Freedom drop series to Rascals with Sunday loss; fall into tie for first with Otters
- 2019 Prep Football Previews: Senior quarterback leads Conner's transition to new Class 5A district
- Thomas More notebook: Saints football to host Kentucky Christian in first-ever night home contest
- 2019 Prep Football Previews: CovCath counting on proven veterans to keep team on winning track
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Keith Taylor: With Marty Brennaman set to retire, it’s hard to imagine listening to Reds game without him
I can’t remember the first time I heard Marty Brennaman on the radio. He’s been calling Cincinnati Reds baseball games almost all of my life and is among the best in the business. He will finish his... - More »
- Ron Daley: J.D. Vance's book 'Hillbilly Elegy' fosters negative stereotypes of Eastern Kentuckians
- Lauren and Rob Hudson: Positive messages for today's youth on exceptionalism through family
- Dr. Neal Moser: Cure can't be worse than disease; IDR is best protection against 'surprise bills'
- Mitch McConnell: Kentucky leads the way with industrial hemp, as new doors are open for farmers
- Charlie Vance: Mental health -- the impact for Kentucky employers; there is a crisis
- Bill Straub: Following the McConnell footsie game through Russia to an aluminum plant in Greenup
