Brant Owens has filed to run for a seat on the Campbell County Fiscal Court. Owens, a Democrat, is running for the District 3 seat on the court, which encompasses the county’s urban river cities of Dayton, Bellevue, and Newport, in addition to parts of Ft. Thomas and Southgate. The seat is currently held by […]
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CVG prepares for heavy Thanksgiving traffic with tips for holiday travelers
The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport is preparing for one of its busiest travel periods of the year. More than 950 flights are scheduled during the holiday period, serving more than 50 nonstop destinations, with popular routes include Orlando, New York, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Las Vegas, Fort Lauderdale, and Fort Myers, according to a CVG media […]
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Covington’s Saturday Night Community Dinner searching for new home
After nearly 25 years of serving weekly meals to Covington residents, the Saturday Night Community Dinner is seeking a new location as its longtime host site prepares to close. The dinner, founded at First Christian Church on W. 5th Street and supported by a network of local congregations and volunteers, has operated every Saturday at […]
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Covington’s KungFood AmerAsia debuts on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
KungFood Chu’s AmerAsia debuted Friday night on Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. The popular pan-Asian restaurant on Madison Avenue in Covington was featured on Friday night’s 9 p.m. episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives on Food Network, according to a Facebook post on the restaurant’s page. KungFood Chu’s was established in 2008 by chefs […]
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Inside Handzy Shop + Studio: Covington’s colorful boutique for creative gifts
What you need to know Upon walking into Handzy Shop + Studio, customers are hit with waves of bright colors and eclectic products. It’s part of the vibe co-owners Suzy Hinnefeld and Brittney Braemer wanted to curate in their space. As artists, the duo strives to curate an environment that reflects their creativity. The store […]
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Newport Central Catholic to host open house next month
Newport Central Catholic High School will open its doors to prospective students and families in early December. The event is set for Dec. 4, from 6 to 8 p.m. Attendees are invited to tour the campus, learn about academic programs and meet faculty and staff. The event will highlight the school’s focus on faith, family, […]
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GBS marks 30 years with new brand, expanded focus on integration
Global Business Solutions, known as GBS, a Newport-based technology firm, is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a new brand identity and an expanded vision for the company’s future. The firm, founded in 1995, provides integrated technology services across IT, audiovisual, physical security and cabling systems. Company leaders say the rebrand reflects GBS’s evolution from a […]
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Braxton Brewing to host firefighter chili cook-off
Greater Cincinnati firefighters are gearing up for an epic culinary showdown at Braxton Brewing’s chili cookoff. Braxton Brewing Co. will host a firefighter chili cook-off this Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. across all of its locations. Fire departments from Covington, Union, Norwood and Fort Mitchell will compete for bragging rights and a custom trophy. […]
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Dayton honors young residents who helped reunite toddler with family
Residents of Dayton now have two holidays to celebrate on Nov. 11. One of them, of course, is Veterans Day — also celebrated internationally as Armistice Day. The international name harkens back to 1918, when German and Entente forces officially ceased fighting after the signing of the Armistice of Compiègne. The second holiday Daytonians may […]
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Barleycorn’s Brewhouse relaunches Valiant Amber Ale to honor veterans
Wilder-based Barleycorn’s Brewhouse has relaunched Valiant Amber Ale in support of veterans of the United States armed services. The beer, first introduced in 2024 in collaboration with Erlanger-based Disabled American Veterans, returns for a limited Veterans Day release at select Kroger stores, in addition to being available year-round at other retailers across Northern Kentucky. “Valiant […]