See KY as others see us: This story first appeared on the Kentucky Department of Tourism website. By Marty Rosen Special to NKyTribune Early one morning as our rented canoe slipped past a grass island on the South Fork of the Licking River, we startled a blue heron. Then it startled us, with a splash…
C&B Marine held a christening ceremony for three new vessels in its fleet on Saturday and signed a Statement of Support with the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) organization in an effort to recruit more veterans as employees at the company. In the ceremony on the Ohio River, C&B Marine, a subsidiary…
Part 2 of a three-part series on the history of the Licking River. by Paul A. Tenkotte Special to NKyTribune Canals and rivers changed the United States in phenomenal ways. For instance, in 1825 the Erie Canal was completed, connecting the Hudson River at Albany, New York, with Buffalo, New York, on Lake Erie. Merchants…
Join Paul Tenkotte, Andy Mead, and Kyle Lake live as they talk about the Licking River and a forthcoming Licking River KET documentary on Cincinnati Edition, WVXU, 91.7 FM, Monday, October 26, 1-2 pm. Part 1 of a three-part series on the history of the Licking River. by Paul A. Tenkotte Special to NKyTribune It…
Governor Steve Beshear today formally presented $3.9 million in federal funding to spur further development of the much-anticipated Riverfront Commons Trail in Covington. The funding, represented with a large, ceremonial check Gov. Beshear presented to Covington Mayor Sherry Carran will pay for nearly a quarter-mile of the multi-use path that when completed will stretch more…
An agreement signed Tuesday by industry leaders from the Central Ohio River corridor and Port of New Orleans officials could help spur commerce between the two regions. The Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans and the Central Ohio River Business Association (CORBA) signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a working alliance…
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The inaugural Ohio River National Freedom Corridor Conference provides an opportunity for participants throughout the region to learn about freedom seekers and the abolitionists that assisted them on their journeys. The Ohio River National Freedom Corridor was formed in 2012, and is a cooperative initiative involving interested representatives across…
The rate of fatalities on Kentucky’s roadways is on the increase this year, according to preliminary numbers from the Kentucky Office of Highway Safety and Kentucky State Police. There were 549 fatalities as of Oct. 6, which 58 more than at the same time last year. “With only three months left in the year, we…
Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality funds will make their way to Northern Kentucky — to the benefit of the Riverfront Commons Trail in the cities of Covington and Dayton. Gov. Steve Beshear and Kentucky Transportation Cabinet officials today announced the award of $5.4 million in CMAQ funds for the multi-use path for bicyclists and pedestrians…
Part seven of a seven part series The Licking River begins with a whimper on its 300-mile plus journey north from headwaters in the mountains of Kentucky to its crescendo as it converges with the Ohio River at metro Cincinnati. Veteran reporter Andy Mead undertook his journey in an aluminum canoe, braving the elements on…
Part six of a seven part series The Licking River begins with a whimper on its 300-mile plus journey north from headwaters in the mountains of Kentucky to its crescendo as it converges with the Ohio River at metro Cincinnati. Veteran reporter Andy Mead undertook his journey in an aluminum canoe, braving the elements on…
Due to the health threat currently posed by algae blooms on the Ohio. organizers have rescheduled the 8th Annual Great Ohio River Swim from Sunday, September 27 to Saturday, October 10. The location, schedule and registration arrangements will remain the same. The Swim will start at 8:15 am at Cincinnati’s Serpentine Wall with on site…
Part four of a seven part series The Licking River begins with a whimper on its 300-mile plus journey north from headwaters in the mountains of Kentucky to its crescendo as it converges with the Ohio River at metro Cincinnati. Veteran reporter Andy Mead undertook his journey in an aluminum canoe, braving the elements on…
Part three of a seven part series The Licking River begins with a whimper on its 300-mile plus journey north from headwaters in the mountains of Kentucky to its crescendo as it converges with the Ohio River at metro Cincinnati. Veteran reporter Andy Mead undertook his journey in an aluminum canoe, braving the elements on…
Counting down to the opening of the new Ohio River bridge in downtown Louisville, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Transportation Victor Mendez today revisited the site of the groundbreaking ceremony he attended two years ago, witnessing firsthand the dramatically changed landscape. The groundbreaking site now sits in the shadow of a nearly-complete bridge that will be…
Part two of a seven part series The Licking River begins with a whimper on its 300-mile plus journey north from headwaters in the mountains of Kentucky to its crescendo as it converges with the Ohio River at metro Cincinnati. Veteran reporter Andy Mead undertook his journey in an aluminum canoe, braving the elements on…
Part one of a seven part series The Licking River begins with a whimper on its 300-mile plus journey north from headwaters in the mountains of Kentucky to its crescendo as it converges with the Ohio River at metro Cincinnati. Veteran reporter Andy Mead undertook his journey in an aluminum canoe, braving the elements on…
The Kentucky Division of Water (KDOW) and the Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH) are re-issuing a harmful algal bloom (HAB) recreational advisory for the Ohio River, extending the advisory downstream from the West Virginia state line to the Markland Dam located 3.5 miles downstream from Warsaw. Water swallowed during recreational activities in this body…
The Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky will open HomeFest Manhattan Harbour, presented by Florida Tile beginning October 3rd and running through October 18th. “To say there is something unique about HomeFest Manhattan Harbour is a severe understatement,” said Brian Miller, Executive Vice President of the organization. “This community is one of a kind, not…
By Gayle Pille NKyTribune Contributor It’s a wonderful way to begin a Sunday morning. At check-in the city is still dark as folks begin to register and sign release forms – some already in their swim suits, another in a bath robe, gym bags slung over shoulders, anticipation starting to mount as Chairman Brewster Rhoads…
Staff Report More than a quarter million people are expected on the Riverfront this weekend to enjoy Riverfest, the area’s annual summer send-off. The theme for the event’s 39th year is “America” and will honor veterans and service people. The big finale, of course, is Sunday night and the Western & Southern/WEBN Fireworks presented by…
Riverthon℠ is a four-race paddling event, ranging from 7 to 50 miles, held on the Ohio River Oct. 3 in and around Louisville. The Riverthon℠ event is among the first of 13 that make up the Kentucky Outdoor Adventure Games held in October. Riverthon’s signature event is the Louisville 50, a 50-mile race from Westport…
