Don Then: Put these books on your summer reading list – The Poisonwood Bible, Death by Derby, more
Ah, summer nears and, most likely, you have vacation plans. Perhaps, it’s the beach or the mountains or maybe leisurely…
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Free summer Concert at Creekside series returns to Boone County, going ‘on the road’ too
By Mark Hansel NKy Tribune Managing Editor There will be plenty of music in Boone County this summer thanks to…
Keven Moore: Old dump truck is missing no more, thanks to power of social media
In late April, I had lunch with Joe Garera, the safety director for Spartan Construction, before heading out to complete…
Kentucky by Heart: Former boxer Stitch noted more for his feats outside the ring
In the 1950s and early into 1960, Louisville’s Rudell Stitch was a highly successful amateur and professional boxer. He ranked…
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…
As canine influenza spreads to neighboring states, officials urge dog owners to be vigilant
As a new strain of canine influenza continues to spread, including to some states bordering Kentucky, officials say there is…
Pollinators are endangered but so necessary; please consider them when planning your plantings
By Lyn Hacker NKyTribune Contributor Whoa, temps in the low 40’s the end of May? I don’t know. Can we…
DCCH Music Fest draws big crowd
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune Managing Editor A rainbow provided the perfect backdrop for the large crowd that turned out Friday night to support…
Live radio play reading to highlight “Seckatary Hawkins Club” observance June 13
A big dose of nostalgia, a live WWII radio play reading and cake. For members of the National Seckatary Hawkins…
Soccer fans find a home at Molly Malone’s where everybody knows your club, shares love of the sport
By Andy Foltz NKyTribune Reporter Everyone doesn’t know your name, but they sure know your club. From August through May,…
Don Then: How can a tree change people forever? Find out in Vonnie Mateer Campbell’s The Tree
I was drawn to The Tree by Hebron author Vonnie Mateer Campbell because of a promotional blurb from Tate Publishing:…
Following CovCath ‘Spirit,’ former students start a crowdfunding campaign to help their teacher
By Andy Foltz NKyTribune Reporter When the Beach Boys recorded and released “Be True to Your School” in the fall…
Five cities join in celebrating historic preservation, honoring a hero and model rehabilitation projects
The cities of Covington, Newport, Bellevue, Dayton and Ludlow will jointly celebrate historic preservation on tonight at 6:30 p.m. The…
Third annual Taste of Newport scheduled for June 7, showcasing great food, drink and entertainment
The third annual “Taste of Newport” event is Sunday, June 7th rain or shine from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m….
NKYHatesHeroin second annual 5K Walk/Run set for June 6 at Simon Kenton HS
The 2nd annual NKYHatesHeroin.Com 5K Walk/Run will be held on the campus of Simon Kenton High School, 11132 Madison Pk.,…
Kentucky by Heart: Teacher’s national anthem performance remains memorable
Occasionally, we find ourselves right smack in the presence of an unexpected event that influences our lives for a long…
Don Then: Rick Robinson’s newest installment The Advance Man is a first-rate, realistic political thriller
The Advance Man, a political thriller, by Rick Robinson balances the craft of writing with the creativity required to cast…
Three organizations come together to host Bicentennial Independence Day Parade
COV200, the Center for Great Neighborhoods, and the Friends of Peaselburg Neighborhood Association invite residents, businesses, sports teams, civic and…
Kentucky by Heart: Tiny Wickliffe community has a lot of Hart and many treasured souls
Wickliffe, Kentucky, sets along the Mississippi River, a couple miles from where the Ohio River flows into “Father of the…
Association of Zoos & Aquariums chooses Newport Aquarium for endangered species campaign
On Endangered Species Day, an international initiative to help save species from extinction and restore them to healthy sized populations…
Road Tripping in Kentucky: Blair Hess, Cameron Ludwick share no-rules adventures
By John Gregory KET Take two long-time girlfriends who share a sense of adventure, give them a stack of road…
Don Then: University Press of Ky is good resource to find books by Kentucky authors, see latest releases
I enjoy surfing the Internet to find resources for books about Kentucky. Recently I came upon the University Press of…