Our Rich History: During heyday of cafeterias, NKY offered many well-known establishments
By Paul A. Tenkotte, PhD Special to NKyTribune My father, Harry V. Tenkotte, always loved cafeterias — the variety of…
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The River: Cold? Not until your mustache freezes with a ‘ping’ while working on a riverboat
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river…
Locally-grown entertainer Dan Radank sounds like Old Blue Eyes (but his eyes are green)
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter There’s one basic difference – and it’s the eyes. Dan Radank is a jazz singer…
Bellevue High School’s Kara Potts spent her summer in exchange program in Finland
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter Finland is famous for being the Happiest Country in the World, as well as having…
A conversation with new Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky President Allison Adams
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern Most health outcomes are decided not in a clinical setting, says Allison Adams, but by…
BBB encouraging consumers to keep an eye out for these 12 popular scams during the holiday season
With the Holiday shopping season in full-swing in stores and online, the Better Business bureau is reminding consumers to beware…
Mike Tussey: Christmas — a time for joy, love, and giving — a time to BELIEVE
The calendar says we are just 2 weeks away. Only 14 short days as we pause throughout our busy lives…
Kentucky by Heart: New effort raising funds to restore Choctaw Academy building in Scott County
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Back in the frontier days, the Choctaw Indian Academy was set up for Native American…
Our Rich History: Burlington has history of quality eateries, further cementing reputation for hospitality
Editor’s note: Part 18 of an occasional series about Casual and Fine Dining. By Raymond G. Hebert, PhD Special to…
The River: Memories of winterizing steamboats for the season; other historic times on river
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river…
27th year for Independence annual Christmas Walk, a celebration all afternoon Saturday
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter For the 27th year the city of Independence is hosting the annual Christmas Walk,…
Tarris Horton making history — and a home and business — in Dayton, becomes first Black on city council
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter Tarris Horton said he knew. “I had heard Dayton was a Sundown Town,” he told…
Mike Tussey: America’s Barber Shops, place to renew, review, relax; a pulse of the community
Most everyone will remember ‘Floyd’s Barber Shop’ of Mayberry fame. The Andy Griffith Show would showcase Floyd Lawson’s shop as…
Kentucky by Heart: Drive through rural NKY offers nostalgic journey through fond childhood memories
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist I enrolled at Eastern Kentucky University in the fall of 1971, and except for the…
Our Rich History: Herb and Thelma’s and Its award-winning burger — truly an iconic fixture in Lewisburg
Editor’s note:Part 17 of an occasional series about Casual & Fine Dining By Raymond G. Hebert, PhD Special to NKyTribune…
The River: A fateful day with special meanings and also Mark Twain’s birthday
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river…
CMC Historian Dan Hurley’s ‘Four Cincinnatis’ offers person-centered documentary on city’s history
Lovers of history and Cincinnati diehards will want to add a new book to their holiday list this year. The…
The Sensory Garden in Edgewood’s President’s Park is Cathie Stapleton’s dream come true for kids
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Three years ago, Cathie Stapleton decided to bring a dream of hers to life….
The Conversation: How first Pilgrims, Puritans differed in views on religion, respect for Native Americans
By Michael Carrafiello Professor of History, Miami University Every November, numerous articles recount the arrival of 17th-century English Pilgrims and…
Mike Tussey: Thanksgiving Eve, a day of anticipation, planning filled with love and family
The long holiday weekend is upon us. Many have taken today off to be with family for one of America’s…
Kentucky by Heart: Gary Burns’ ‘Untold Clay’ series offers unique perspective on small-town Kentucky life
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist I am amazed at the stories that come out of small Kentucky communities. I learned…
Our Rich History: The region’s iconic revolving restaurant — with spectacular panoramic views
Part 16 of an occasional series about Casual & Fine Dining By Raymond G. Hebert, PhD Special to NKyTribune It…