Our Rich History: Spanish Flu pandemic of 1918-19 — the granddaddy of all flu outbreaks in NKY
By Krysta Wilham Special to NKyTribune We are creeping into that time of the year again: autumn. Autumn is all…
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Our Rich History: 9/11 is etched in our hearts — and in our memorials; a day we’ll never forget
By Paul A. Tenkotte Special to NKyTribune “It started as a beautiful day on the East Coast of the United…
Our Rich History: Mother Teresa had a life-long friend and supporter in Covington’s Helen Theissen
By Paul A. Tenkotte Special to NKyTribune On Sunday, 100,000 people gathered in St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican, including…
Our Rich History: It was 50 years ago — really — that The Beatles made their second visit to Cincinnati
By Paul A. Tenkotte Special to NKyTribune Saturday, August 20, 1966 was a very rainy evening. I remember it well….
Our Rich History: Riveting new book on Pearl Bryan, one of region’s most celebrated murders
By Paul A. Tenkotte Special to NKyTribune Unwanted: A Murder Mystery of the Gilded Age, by Andrew Young, is the…
Our Rich History: Family memories of life and times on the home front in our region during WW II
By John Schlipp Special to the NKyTribune The recent broadcast of Ken Burns’ documentary film, The Roosevelts: An Intimate History…
Our Rich History: Sweet memories of summertime fun, Cincinnati Reds, and Cincinnati’s Coney Island
By Paul A. Tenkotte Special to NKyTribune “Back to School.” As a child growing up in the 1960s and as…
Our Rich History: LB Wilson played vital role in early radio in our region, founded WCKY Radio in 1929
By Paul Tenkotte Special to NKyTribune Historically, the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky metropolitan region has been a national leader in the radio…
Our Rich History: Speaking of politics, Ulie J. Howard was influential political leader who left his mark
By David E. Schroeder Special to NKyTribune Unless you have been disconnected from the internet, television and all social media,…
Our Rich History: 1960’s Dixie Terminal, Cincinnati and fond memories of taking Green Line downtown
By Paul A. Tenkotte Special to NKyTribune This time of year brings back a flood of memories from the 1960s….
Our Rich History: New book celebrates 100th year of Crescent Springs’ St. Joseph Church
By Paul A. Tenkotte Special to NKyTribune Centennials are always special occasions. They help us to realize that, as human…
Our Rich History: Sisters of Notre Dame Fourth of July celebration in Park Hills has deep roots
by David E. Schroeder Special to NKyTribune The Sisters of Notre Dame have been holding a Fourth of July Festival…
Our Rich History: Speaking of politics, are we seeing the past repeat itself in a presidential race?
By Steve Preston Special to NKyTribune Let’s talk politics. The two candidates running for the presidency can be described in…
Our Rich History: Put free Licking Riverside Historic Walking tours on your summer schedule
By Kaira Simmons Special to NKyTribune Perhaps you’ve driven through Covington’s Licking Riverside neighborhood many times, but have you ever…
Our Rich History: New book and new events at 2016 RoeblingFest celebrating John A. Roebling Bridge
By Paul A. Tenkotte Special to NKyTribune The John A. Roebling Bridge connecting Cincinnati, Ohio, and Covington, Kentucky, is THE…
Our Rich History: Popular White Horse Tavern, part of ‘Gourmet Strip,’ destroyed by fire in 1972
By Paul A. Tenkotte Special to NKyTribune The White Horse Tavern in Park Hills, just outside the city limits of…
Our Rich History: Betty Clooney, ‘the best of us,’ and part of ‘devoted’ and famous sister singing act
By John Schlipp Special to NKyTribune Sibling singing acts have been around since families sang together for after-dinner amusement before…
Our Rich History: Izzy’s is example of local business rich in food, ambience and theatrics too
By Paul A. Tenkotte Special to NKyTribune Some businesses are so much a part of the landscape and culture of…
Our Rich History: Una Merkel, silver screen actress, was born in Covington, had an illustrious career
By John Schlipp Special to NKyTribune Hollywood’s classic silver screen era still resounds in popular culture. Even contemporary films continue…
Our Rich History: Covington Ladies Home celebrating 130th year, serving senior women with quality care
By Bill Stolz Special to NKyTribune 2016 marks the 130th year of operation for the Covington Ladies Home located at…
Our Rich History: Eugenia B. Farmer was a suffragist, early proponent of equal rights in Northern Kentucky
By Paul A. Tenkotte Special to NKyTribune Too many women in Northern Kentucky history have been either forgotten or, if…
Our Rich History: Johann Schmitt was one of most sought-after ecclesiastical artists in the U.S.
by Paul A. Tenkotte Special to NKyTribune He was one of the first art teachers of Covington native and…