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News briefs: American National University graduation, River Metals Recyling safety

Judy Clabes 0

American National University graduates 179 One hundred seventy-nine graduates will receive degrees and diplomas during American National University’s 2017 Commencement Exercises on Sunday, June 25, at the Thoroughbred Center in Lexington.  U.S. Rep. Andy Barr, R-Lexington, will deliver the commencement address. Graduates from American National University Campuses in Lexington, Danville, Florence, Louisville, Richmond, Ky.; and…

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Southbank unveils its Riverfront Commons Story Map, telling story of 11.5 mile Ohio River trail system

Judy Clabes 0

Southbank Partners today unveiled its Riverfront Commons Story Map – an interactive, online platform that graphically tells the story of the burgeoning Ohio River trail system – to a legislative committee of the Kentucky General Assembly. Riverfront Commons is an 11.5-mile uninterrupted walking, running, and biking trail that, when completed, will connect all of Northern…

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Southbank Partners to unveil Riverfront Commons Story Map; uses GIF info to show path of the trail

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Southbank Partners will unveil its Riverfront Commons Story Map to a legislative committee of the Kentucky General Assembly on Wednesday morning at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center. The Story Map is an interactive, online platform that graphically tells the story of the burgeoning Ohio River trail system. Riverfront Commons is an 11.5-mile uninterrupted walking, running,…

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Gateway commercial driver’s license (CDL) training expands

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Gateway Community & Technical College announces an expansion of the Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) training program to help meet industry need. Starting in July, Gateway will add a second monthly session.  New classes begin the first and third of each month, meeting Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5p.m. at the Gateway’s Transportation Technology Center, 1051 Dudley Road…

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NKy renovation projects to receive 2017 River Cities Excellence in Historic Preservation Awards tonight

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In celebration of National Preservation Month, representatives of the cities of Covington, Newport, Bellevue, and Ludlow will gather tonight to recognize excellence in historic preservation throughout the community at the 2017 River Cities Excellence in Historic Preservation Awards ceremony. The River Cities Excellence in Historic Preservation Awards ceremony takes place at The Hellmann Creative Center,…

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Southbank, Ludlow celebrate ‘team effort,’ first phase of Riverfront Commons walking, biking trail in city

Judy Clabes 1

Southbank Partners and the City of Ludlow held a groundbreaking ceremony for the first phase of the Riverfront Commons walking and biking trail project in this city. The festivities had to move inside because of the rain. Riverfront Commons is an 11.5-mile uninterrupted walking, running, and biking trail that links Ludlow with Northern Kentucky’s other…

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Booth space still available for Newport’s Italianfest; event takes place on Riverboat Row in June

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Booth space for local restaurants is still available for this year’s Newport Italianfest, one of the most popular events of the Greater Cincinnati summer festival season. Held on the banks of the Ohio River on Newport’s Riverboat Row between the Purple People and Taylor-Southgate bridges, the 26th Annual Italianfest takes place June 8-11. “One of the…

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New restaurant — first of five coming — now open: Fire at Rivercenter offers elegant fare, cafe ambience

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The first of five planned restaurants at RiverCenter is now open, FIRE AT RIVERCENTER, offering elegant American fare in a casual upscale dining environment, promises patrons extensive outdoor patio seating, a focus on elevated cuisine and a broad range of spirits. “We believe a dining experience is made up of great food; outstanding drinks and…

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Survey: A lot of drivers still use cellphones, know the risks but can’t resist; distracted driving is dangerous

Judy Clabes 0

State Farm released the results of its eighth survey exploring attitudes and behaviors regarding distracted driving. The report follows major trends in cellphone use and explores many of the distractions that take eyes, hands and minds off driving. Nearly all drivers, 91 percent, reported owning a smartphone, and more than half say they use them…

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Covington awards Riverfront Commons project to Sunesis, in phases to finish this year

Judy Clabes 1

Covington’s Mayor and Board of Commissioners have approved an order awarding the Riverfront Commons Project construction bid to Sunesis Construction. The bid awards $1,280,480 to Sunesis to begin the construction of pieces of the Riverfront Commons project in the Northern Kentucky river cities of Ludlow, Newport and Covington. Covington’s current plans for Riverfront Commons can…

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Welcome to daylight savings time, but AAA urges drivers to avoid driving while drowsy; it’s dangerous

Judy Clabes 0

With the arrival of daylight saving time this weekend, AAA is reminding drivers (who will be losing an hour’s sleep) to not only adjust their clocks – but also their sleeping habits to avoid drowsy driving. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that 35 percent of U.S. drivers sleep less than the recommended…

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Heads up drivers: State Transportation Cabinet to start treating for roadside weeds this month

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Kentucky Transportation Cabinet crews will begin treating for noxious and nuisance weeds throughout the state this month.  The treatments aid in controlling the spread of undesirable plants along state highway rights of way. The cabinet, in accordance with KRS 176.051, targets Johnsongrass, Giant foxtail, Canada thistle, Nodding thistle, Common teasel, Multiflora rose, Amur honeysuckle, Poison…

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Home Builders’ HomeFest ’18 to be at The Reserve at Rivers Pointe, luxury living with river vistas

Judy Clabes 1

The Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky (HBA) announces plans to hold HomeFest at The Reserve at Rivers Pointe.  This luxury section in one of Northern Kentucky’s newest development is the beginning of an innovative community that, when built, will consist of over 900 homes.  The Reserve section will feature luxury hillside homes that enjoy…

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Ohio River Valley Woodlands and Wildlife Workshop comes to Boone County on March 25; register here

Judy Clabes 0

The Ohio River Valley Woodlands and Wildlife Workshop returns to Kentucky on March 25. This year’s workshop, a tri-state event covering Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio, will be held in the Boone County Cooperative Extension Enrichment Center in Burlington. Forestry experts will provide an array of forestry- and wildlife-related educational sessions to help woodland owners get…

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KOHS encourages football fans to make the right call, designate a driver before the Big Game begins

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Football fans across the country will celebrate America’s most-watched sporting event, Super Bowl LI, on Sunday, Feb. 5. For many, the Super Bowl celebration will include drinking alcohol. The Kentucky Office of Highway Safety (KOHS) and law enforcement officials are teaming with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for a special Fans Don’t Let…

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Our Rich History: 40 years ago, the Ohio River was frozen shore to shore, thanks to a blizzard

Judy Clabes 1

By Paul A. Tenkotte Special to NKyTribune I’ll never forget January 1977, 40 years ago this month. The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky region experienced unseasonably cold temperatures, a blizzard, and the Ohio River froze over shore to shore. On January 16, 1977, the temperature plummeted to -21 degrees Fahrenheit, sinking to -24 the next day, and to…

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