Florence woman headed fundraiser for Kenzie’s Closet to provide prom outfits to disadvantaged girls
Amanda Bentley Fessler of Florence chaired the annual ‘Girls Night Out’ fundraising event to raise money for Kenzie’s Closet, a…
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Don Then: Kentucky treasure Wendell Berry’s books worth reading, particularly the Port William series
Wendell Berry is a Kentucky treasure and a master of American Literature. If you have never read any of his…
State Fire Marshal: ‘Change the batteries’ this weekend; practice family’s fire escape plan
The Kentucky state fire marshal is reminding Kentuckians to change the batteries in each of their homes’ smoke alarms when…
The Slagles make major gift toward construction of new entryway to Historic Linden Grove Cemetery
Long-time Covington residents Marshall and MaryAnn Slagle have donated $10,000 to the Friends of Linden Grove for construction of the…
Keven Moore: On-demand workforce growing quickly but also raising important questions
Did you have any idea how life would change with the invention of the smartphone? I certainly never imagined. In…
Weekender: How Covington’s Westside ‘Fruit Farm’ became Orchard Park thanks to community policing
By Mike Rutledge NKyTribune reporter There’s now a peaceful calm in the part of Covington’s Westside neighborhood that once was…
Learn to identify various species of birds at ‘Birdwatcher’ at the Highland Cemetery March 26
Welcome spring by celebrating our local birds and spring migrants. Birds are beautiful creatures and can be found in nearly…
Donald Then: ‘The Lucky Greyhound’ is informative, entertaining and filled with author’s vibrant art
The Lucky Greyhound, by Ft. Thomas artist and author Beverly Hembold Erschell, is a general-interest storybook with three distinct dimensions….
Is bullying more prevalent today? Majority of adults believe it is, national poll shows
A new national poll shows that bullying is seen as more of a problem for young Americans today than ever…
Cantering Commentator: Donna Brothers’ sideline reporting offers unique view of horse racing
By Liane Crossley Special to NKyTribune There are plenty of ways to earn a paycheck on horseback but few as…
Ginger Dawson: The Intrepid Urban Farmer is a self-taught gardener, advises starting with a gardening library
I am a self-taught gardener. Now, you would think that since I grew up on an Ohio farm, I would…
James Halcomb: No predictions, but here are my Oscar favorites — what are yours?
Oscar predictions are worth about as much as the paper they are printed on. So, I won’t predict who will…
Weekender: Megan’s Story: ‘People loving people … that’s what I want to come out of this’
By Terri Darr McLean KyForward news editor When 26-year-old Jonathan Price was gunned down in the parking lot of a…
Sandhill cranes a modern-day success story, rising from near extinction; can be seen here in February
By Gayle Pille NKyTribune Contributor According to the International Crane Foundation, the Sandhill Crane is the oldest known bird species…
Here are some tips on how to avoid frozen water pipes; take precautions as temperatures drop
With Old Man Winter bearing down on Kentucky, Kentucky American Water is reminding citizens to take precautions to make sure…
Don Then: Barry Kienzle’s first novel a gentle story of a young boy’s journey from pain to wisdom
Reading a novel with feel-good vibes, nostalgic flourishes, and well-defined characters enlivens the soul. Throw in trains, the Depression, and…
Lydia Loveless ended her tour with a bang — and a cartwheel — recently at the Southgate House Revival
By Andy Foltz NKyTribune Correspondent On Lydia Loveless’ last night on her current tour, she played like she didn’t want…
Keven Moore: Be responsible, protect risk exposure by removing snow from walkways
Each week “resident riskologist” Keven Moore shines the light on America’s riskiest behaviors – from unsafe driving practices to workplace…
Love is a Fur-Letter Word: Dog owners show love to their canine friends on Valentine’s Day
By Erin Grigson Special to NKyTribune Kentuckians “woof” their dogs. Kentucky was the 14th state in the nation in a…
Don Then: Hebron’s Linda Gondosch has a teacher’s flair for making history interesting in her books
I think it is safe to say that without a teacher’s flair, history leans toward the dry and boring. Certainly,…
Gracie’s early graduation: Community of Bellevue makes mom’s dying wish a reality
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune contributor The undersized auditorium at Bellevue High School was filled to overflowing Tuesday night as more…
Behringer-Crawford Museum presents live music for the whole family on March 7
Music will echo through the galleries at Behringer-Crawford Museum on Saturday, March 7, as three acts present free performances of…