The Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plan Annual Election Period is now open, and anyone interested can enroll through Dec. 7, 2022. During this enrollment period, people that are eligible for Medicare can choose Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug plans for the upcoming year. That coverage begins to take action Jan. 1, 2023. Eligibility for […]
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NKU receives $2.9M grant for a new community health worker program
Northern Kentucky University announced last week that it had received a grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration to increase the number of health workers in rural and underserved areas in northern Kentucky. The $2.9 million three-year grant will support NKU’s innovative efforts to expand its Human Services and Addiction program, aiming to reduce […]
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Community steps up to help Meals on Wheels after vehicles vandalized
After four local Meals on Wheels vans were vandalized late last month, the community stepped up to ensure local seniors got the transportation they needed. On Sept. 28, Meals on Wheels Southwest OH & Northern KY discovered catalytic converters had been removed from four passenger vans used to take seniors to doctor appointments, grocery stores, […]
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Celebrate Halloween with the kids at Behringer-Crawford’s Monster Madness
All the little ghosts, goblins, monsters and mummies are invited to Behringer-Crawford Museum Saturday, Oct. 29 from 1 to 2 p.m. for a Halloween celebration. There will be creepy crawly stations set up in the playscape where children can learn about the creatures that live in the museum’s backyard. Costumes are encouraged, but not required. […]
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Baker Hunt announces holiday workshops
Baker Hunt Art and Cultural Center announced its 2022 holiday season workshops beginning on Dec. 3. Students can create goodies just before the holidays to display at family gatherings or give as gifts. The workshops include: Kids Christmas Cookies, 9 – 11:00 a.m. Festive Holiday Dessert, 9:15 – 11:45 a.m. Wooden Gnome Painting, 9:30 – […]
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Ignite institute holds third annual political forum
The Ignite Institute social studies department is holding its Third Annual Ignite Institute Political Forum on Thursday, Oct. 20 from 8 a.m.- 2 p.m. at The Ignite Institute in Erlanger, Kentucky. The event is led by students and will include live debates between candidates for the Kentucky State House, State Senate, and the U.S. House […]
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Covington names new assistant police chief
Covington’s newest assistant police chief is a 25-year veteran of the department who has a Master’s degree in criminal justice and 10 years of service with the U.S. Army Reserves. Capt. Marcus Jordan was elevated by a vote of the Covington Board of Commissioners on Tuesday night to fill the spot vacated when then-Assistant Chief […]
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The Haunted Library returns
Every year, during a weekend in October, a little branch in a rural Northern Kentucky town becomes the county’s haunted hot spot. This year, The Haunted Library will be located at the Kenton County Public Library’s Independence Branch. The Haunted Library will open to the public this year on Friday, Oct. 21, and Saturday, Oct. […]
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NKY Chamber Women’s Initiative Regional Summit returns
On Thursday, Nov. 3 at MegaCorp Pavilion, the Women’s Initiative Regional Summit will commence for its seventh year. This event supports professional women of all career stages working towards business and professional success. The theme, Rocking Your Role: Amplify Your Power, Purpose and Goals, will unite businesswomen from across the Tri-State to share and discuss […]
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DAV welcomes first new cohort for Patriot Boot Camp
Disabled American Veterans will welcome its first cohort of new entrepreneurs in the military and veteran community for a DAV Patriot Boot Camp at the organization’s national headquarters Oct. 20-22. DAV, the congressionally chartered voice of America’s disabled veterans, acquired Patriot Boot Camp in January 2022 and hosted alumni for its first boot camp as […]