Despite her 36 years of service, Connie Freking did not choose the line of work that’s become her career and her passion. “I graduated when there weren’t a lot of jobs available for teachers,” said Freking, who graduated from Xavier University with a degree in teaching. A friend referred her to the Comprehensive Care Center […]
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Tourism Dollars Increase in Northern Kentucky
The economic impact of tourism in Kentucky amounted to more than $12.5 billion in 2013, Governor Steve Beshear and Tourism, Arts and Heritage Secretary Bob Stewart announced today. The economic impact figure is a 2.6 percent increase from 2012. Northern Kentucky accounted for $1.7 billion of that figure, an increase of 1.8%. “Our tourism industry continues […]
Tourism Dollars Increase in Northern Kentucky
The economic impact of tourism in Kentucky amounted to more than $12.5 billion in 2013, Governor Steve Beshear and Tourism, Arts and Heritage Secretary Bob Stewart announced today. The economic impact figure is a 2.6 percent increase from 2012. Northern Kentucky accounted for $1.7 billion of that figure, an increase of 1.8%. “Our tourism industry continues […]
Photos: Flying Pig Marathon Runs Through Covington, Newport
The Flying Pig Marathon on Sunday included paths in Newport and Covington along its 26.2 mile trek. Sergio Reyes was the top male finisher while Amy Robillard finished as the top female. Photo slideshow below by Brian Frey with additional photos below that by RCN staff.
Photos: Flying Pig Marathon Runs Through Covington, Newport
The Flying Pig Marathon on Sunday included paths in Newport and Covington along its 26.2 mile trek. Sergio Reyes was the top male finisher while Amy Robillard finished as the top female. Photo slideshow below by Brian Frey with additional photos below that by RCN staff.
Flying Pig Marathon to Close Covington, Newport Streets
The Flying Pig Marathon takes off from Downtown Cincinnati on Sunday at 6:30 a.m. and will make its way through Newport and Covington as part of its 26.2 mile route (the half marathon, which starts at the same time and the route of which is pictured below, runs concurrently with the main race until about […]
Flying Pig Marathon to Close Covington, Newport Streets
The Flying Pig Marathon takes off from Downtown Cincinnati on Sunday at 6:30 a.m. and will make its way through Newport and Covington as part of its 26.2 mile route (the half marathon, which starts at the same time and the route of which is pictured below, runs concurrently with the main race until about […]
Old News: Last Week’s Top Stories
Last week’s top stories include the death of a 19-year old Covington woman who allegedly struck a Boone Co. Sheriff’s deputy with her car, the shocking testimony from Covington Police about their experiences inside a Downtown strip club, the saving of a prominent building that was near collapse in Mainstrasse Village; and Bellevue scores a […]
Old News: Last Week’s Top Stories
Last week’s top stories include the death of a 19-year old Covington woman who allegedly struck a Boone Co. Sheriff’s deputy with her car, the shocking testimony from Covington Police about their experiences inside a Downtown strip club, the saving of a prominent building that was near collapse in Mainstrasse Village; and Bellevue scores a […]
Tom + Chee to Unveil to New Chocolate Bacon Donut Grilled Cheese When Newport Location Reopens
To celebrate the awesome renovation of its Newport on the Levee location, Tom+Chee hosts a Grand Reopening celebration 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Saturday featuring family-friendly entertainment, a raffle benefiting Awesome Fathers Taking Roles (AFTR), and the unveiling of T+C’s newest grilled cheese donut, the Choco Bacon Bliss (bacon +chocolate pieces+mozzarella+chocolate mascarpone+donut). When the Levee T+C opened […]

