The Covington Police Department will take on The Point/Arc’s clients in a kickball match next week. “We’ve been challenged,” Covington Sgt. Rachel White said, “And we’re responding.” White, a five-and-a-half-year Covington unit member who also serves as the Community Liaison, said her group is ready to perform. The kickball game will occur on Tuesday, July […]
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Erlanger gives out American flags in celebration of Independence Day
The City of Erlanger will give out free American flags Friday, June 30 and Monday, July 3 in celebration of Independence Day, according to a recent Facebook announcement. The city stated that the flags are ideal for “parades or to use as a decorative piece in a planter or wreath.” To obtain a flag, visit […]
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Diaper bank partners with local company to package diapers, feminine products for people in need
Disposable diapers are a costly parental expense. Before Megan Fischer, founder of Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank, ventured into the nonprofit sector, she was a young mother juggling a full-time job and raising two young children. After bearing the brunt of diaper costs herself, Fischer learned government assistance doesn’t cover diapers. Funds from federal assistance programs […]
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Attention all NKY Swifties! Kenton County Library hosting two Taylor Swift popup events next week
In preparation for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour coming to Cincinnati’s Paycor Stadium on June 30 and July 1, the Kenton County Library is hosting two pop-up events for Northern Kentucky Swifties. Swiftie BraceletsCovington BranchWednesday, June 28, 2 through 4 p.m. and 6 through 8 p.m. Attendees will have the opportunity to make Taylor Swift-themed friendship […]
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Erlanger council members disagree on how to use $5 million in city reserves
Disagreement and contention reigned in the Erlanger City Council this week as members debated the ideal use for $5 million in capital reserve funds following the first reading of an ordinance on June 6, which would codify when and how the city could spend the money. Disagreement arose within the council on how to best […]
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Enzweiler Building Institute receives $3.5 million from Kenton County Fiscal Court
There’s a void of over 65,000 construction trade jobs which need to be filled in the Greater Cincinnati area, per Brian Miller, executive vice president of the Building Industry Association of Northern Kentucky. The Kenton County Fiscal Court recently took steps to help bridge that gap. Last Tuesday, the Kenton County Fiscal Court agreed to […]
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Kenton County Library releases summer events schedule
The Kenton County Public Library has released their upcoming summer events schedule, which includes events geared toward children as well as adults. Attendees can experience concerts, water slides, free lunch and a ventriloquist performance. All of the events are free. Visit kentonlibrary.org for a complete list of programs and registration. Summer Reading All Locations Now – July […]
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NKY community discusses diversity in business at second annual inclusive summit
The second annual Investing in Equity: Building an Inclusive Business Community 2023, was held Friday, June 9, 2023 at the St. Elizabeth Healthcare Training facility in Erlanger. The event fostered conversations around diversity, equity, inclusion and advancement in the Northern Kentucky Metro business community, with speakers and breakout sessions for attendees. Lillian Dukes, senior vice […]
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Girl Scouts of Kentucky’s Wilderness Road to host inaugural Girl Scout 500
Girl Scouts of Kentucky’s Wilderness Road is bringing girls together from Eastern, Northern, and Southeast Kentucky for The Girl Scout 500, the first-ever valve car race, and STEM Fest. The event will be held on Saturday, June 17, at the future site of Girl Scouts of Kentucky’s Wilderness Road Leadership Campus in Erlanger. Valve car […]
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Enzweiler Building Institute to host two job fairs in June
The Enzweiler Building Institute will host two job fairs in June, one at each of their locations. The first is scheduled for June 7 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the institute’s Erlanger location. The next will occur on June 21 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the institute’s new location in Latonia. […]