Our Rich History: ‘The Point,’ where Licking meets the Ohio, played strategic role in Revolutionary War
By Steve Preston Special to NKyTribune On August 1, 1780, American general George Rogers Clark and approximately 1,050 armed Kentuckians…
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Our Rich History: Take time to look around; a tour of the churches of Covington offers insight into our past
By Dave Shroeder Special to NKyTribune Recently I was asked to give a tour of Covington to a friend from…
Our Rich History: ‘Happy Homes’ in ‘brand new’ 1924 subdivision of Park Hills encouraged homeownership
By Paul A. Tenkotte Special to the NKyTribune It was October 1924, and the nation was booming. The Roaring ‘20s…
Our Rich History: What happens in Vegas won’t stay there if Mother Teresa has anything to say about it
By Paul A. Tenkotte Special to NKyTribune “So much fur, so little sin,” the taxi driver chuckled as Helen McNeeve…
Our Rich History: Sarah Worthington Peter turned adversity into a life of service, unselfishness
by Paul A. Tenkotte Special to NKyTribune Imagine what the Cincinnati city jail — or nearly any jail — in…
Our Rich History: Henrietta Cleveland meant to make the world a better place, and St. E. Hospital was born
By Paul A. Tenkotte Special to NKyTribune She was the daughter of a wealthy Boone County farmer and the granddaughter…
Our Rich History: Historical, cultural reasons Catholic churches blanket landscape in our river cities
By Dave Shroeder Special to NKyTribune The skylines of Northern Kentucky’s river cities – from Ludlow in the west to…
Our Rich History: More on skyscrapers — and stunning styles that stand the test of time
by Paul A. Tenkotte Special to the NKyTribune If I took a poll of my readers, I would probably find…
Our Rich History: Appreciating those fascinating skyscrapers, offering treasure trove of views, history
By Paul A. Tenkotte Special to the NKYTribune It’s Saturday, July 18, and my friend and colleague, Chris Smith of…
Our Rich History: Ever hear of Jennie Moore? She was first woman from Covington to get a patent
By John Schlipp Special to NKyTribune Today women professionals are represented in all fields, from small business entrepreneurs and big…
Our Rich History: Whatever you want to call it, beer and Covington have gone hand in hand since 1859
(This is part of a regular series especially for the NKyTribune on local history by three distinguished historians, Paul Tenkotte…
Our Rich History: Spence was more than a bridge; Congressman did great things in 32 years of service
(This is part of a regular series especially for the NKyTribune on local history by three distinguished historians, Paul Tenkotte…
Our Rich History: Expressly the facts – How I/71-75 evolved from a dream into a nightmare
(This is part of a regular series especially for the NKyTribune on local history by three distinguished historians, Paul Tenkotte…
Our Rich History: Grand old Latonia Racecourse set records during its glory days, closed in 1939
This is part of a regular series especially for the NKyTribune on local history by three distinguished historians, Paul Tenkotte…
Our Rich History: Cincinnati chili — in all its ways — is a regional specialty with a host of afficianados
(This is part of a regular series especially for the NKyTribune on local history by three distinguished historians, Paul Tenkotte…
Our Rich History: Gotta get goetta. What’s that? A mystery food few outside our region ever heard of
(This is part of a regular series especially for the NKyTribune on local history by three distinguished historians, Paul Tenkotte…
Our Rich History: Celebrating the whys and hows of our special heritage — and then there’s goetta
(This is the first in a regular series especially for the NKyTribune on local history by three distinguished historians, Paul…