Enhanced and upgraded broadband internet service will begin flowing in Walton through new equipment and technology that Broadlinc has installed on an existing water tower. Owen Co.-based Broadlin partnered with XtremeLTE, a provider of ultra-high speed wireless broadband radios and equipment on the project, which the companies say will enable Broadlinc to serve homes where […]
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NKY Health announces new district director
Northern Kentucky Health Department has appointed Jennifer Mooney as its new district director of Health. Mooney will begin in her new position Oct. 31. Mooney has served as assistant health commissioner for Hamilton County General Health District since 2019, overseeing the Community Health Services Department. She previously held leadership roles within the Cincinnati Health Department from […]
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Life Learning Center raises $454K at annual gala
“There is life beyond your past,” Erika Schnur, this year’s member spotlight said at the Life Learning Center Seasons Change Gala. “Now, I want to live right. I’m set up for success because Life Learning Center gave me the tools I needed.” On Saturday, Life Learning Center raised a record-breaking $454,413 at their 8th annual […]
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New leaders named to NKY Tri-ED Board of Directors
Northern Kentucky Tri-County Economic Development Corporation, also known as Tri-ED, announced that three new business and community leaders have joined the Board of Directors, along with three members named to new officer positions. Changes to the board’s officer slate include DBL Law Partner Jim Dressman moving from the position of treasurer to vice chair; Brandstetter […]
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Principal promises to camp out on school roof to raise PTA membership
On Thursday, Burlington Elementary School will be hosting its monthly community event, where families and friends come together to read, learn and connect. This month’s theme is “glampout,” and families are encouraged to bring their tents and read with their students. “They’re coming into the building and seeing their child’s school,” said Principal Andrew Gatewood. […]
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Meet therapeutic horses at this Kenton County farm
Head to the farm this Saturday, Sept. 17 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. to meet therapeutic horses at Milestone’s Inc. Milestone’s Inc. is a therapeutic horsemanship program that helps people experiencing a range of challenges to enhance their quality of life. The farm is part of the Kenton County Farm Tour, a free self-guided […]
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Six new members to be inducted into NKY Sports Hall of Fame
The Northern Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame will induct six new members at its monthly meeting on Sept. 21. The inductees include Paul Devoto, W.J. Danner, Margaret Jones, Jason Yeager, Andrew Wesselman and Drew Harris. Joe Brennan, president of the Northern Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame, made the announcement on Wednesday. George Vogel, sports director […]
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Blood test at St. Elizabeth can screen over 50 types of cancer
St. Elizabeth now has the ability to screen for over 50 different types of cancer through a blood test, the hospital announced this week. The test, known as Galleri, detects DNA from cancer cells in the bloodstream, including cancers that are normally difficult to detect. “This test is very good at picking up cancers where […]