By Steve Preston Special to NKyTribune The harvest time for gardeners and farmers alike has passed, and we’ve enjoyed Thanksgiving feasts. What did the first settlers of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky typically eat? The harvest was a time of great importance and great celebration out here on the frontier. It could also be a time…
The nation’s last authentic overnight steamboat may once again cruise the rivers of America’s Heartland and Deep South. Tuesday, the U.S. House of Representatives reinstated an exemption to allow the Delta Queen Steamboat to return to service after a decade-long retirement. “A remarkable piece of the nation’s maritime history is reborn,” said Leah Ann Ingram,…
After more a two-and-a-half year restoration to preserve historic Union Terminal, Cincinnati Museum Center (CMC) is celebrating the completion of the project and the debut of new museum experiences with a homecoming week November 11-17. The week includes a Veterans Day celebration, Member preview and projection mapping on the building’s iconic façade, all leading up…
By Marc Hardin NKyTribune contributor Moon was Buzz Aldrin’s mother’s maiden name. Buzz Aldrin was the second man on the moon in 1969. His mother committed suicide in 1968, the year before the moon mission. Warren Moon, the first African-American quarterback inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, was actually undrafted coming out of…
By Steve Preston Special to NKyTribune In the spring of 1786, Major Benjamin Stites of Redstone, Old Fort, Pennsylvania was on a trading trip down the Ohio River with a flatboat full of flour, whiskey, and other popular goods for Limestone (Maysville), Kentucky. He found trading competitive in the river town, as many traders stopped…
Michelle Snodgrass for Campbell County Commonwealth’s Attorney Why am I running? Because this is my home. I was raised in this community and by this community. When I began as a prosecutor in Campbell County 18 years ago, I felt a responsibility to protect the community that had always protected me. As your Commonwealth Attorney,…
It is my honor to serve as the state representative for the 67th District in Campbell County. During my years in office I have become a strong voice for economic development and growth for my district and for the entire Northern Kentucky region and the Commonwealth. This election could be just about the most important…
The Boone County Public Library offers events at its branches and throughout the county during the month of November. A list of scheduled events for adults is included here. A separate list of events for teens and children is published separately. In the Loop Mondays, 10 a.m. Florence Branch, 7425 US 42, Florence, 859-342-BOOK (2665)…
There are currently eight people running for four upcoming openings on the Silver Grove Independent School Board. The four people listed below believe it is time for change. Silver Grove Independent School is ranked near the bottom of all schools in the State of Kentucky. According to an article published by the River City News,…
NKU Magazine staff Are the Lucas Administrative Center elevators haunted? Is a lost secretary wandering the tunnels beneath campus? Was NKU’s original mascot too scary for children? Find out more below… Creeped Out Kids THE LEGEND: NKU’s former mascot — a dragon named “Hey U!” — was replaced because it was deemed to be too scary for children. THE…
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter There was a void, said Pete Nerone, director of the Devou Park Advisory Council. “One that’s been there for a long time, that’s finally being filled,” he added. He was talking about the need for a unified branding effort for Devou Park. In a report to the city Commission Tuesday…
NOTE: The NKyTribune is offering free space to all candidates in contested races in NKY. Please submit 500-700 words now — but by Nov. 1 so we can get them scheduled. None will be printed after Nov. 4. Send to news@nkytrib.com By Christine Kelly Candidate Dayton City Council In 2005, I chose to make my…
*Note: Two Civil War-era fortification sites in Devou Park have been listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Here is the rest of the story … The terror must have been overwhelming. Day by day, word of mouth and newspaper dispatches from the year-old Civil War had been bringing home images of blood-soaked earth…
The Covington City Commission Tuesday authorized staff to “prepare applicable legislation to effectuate the adoption of the proposed downtown streetscape and public realm design standards.” As orders go, that one doesn’t say much. But behind that language is a critical idea: The City wants to bring order and consistency to the numerous and disparate group…
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The mermaids and pirates have returned to Newport Aquarium at Newport on the Levee. The popular Mermaid and Pirates experience runs through October 14. It includes opportunities to witness mermaids swimming underwater in the Coral Tunnel among their tropical fish friends. Visitors can also make friends with a mermaid…
By Jill Morenz The Catalytic Fund This year’s expanded Beyond the Curb tour is featuring 5 properties in each of the 5 urban river cities of Northern Kentucky: Ludlow, Covington, Newport, Bellevue and Dayton. This is the final of a five-part series. The one-day, self-guided tour will be on Sun. Sept. 30 from 9-5. Tickets…
By Jill Morenz The Catalytic Fund This year, to celebrate the Catalytic Fund’s 5-year anniversary, Beyond the Curb is featuring 5 properties in each of the 5 urban river cities of Northern Kentucky: Ludlow, Covington, Newport, Bellevue and Dayton. The one-day, self-guided tour will be on Sunday Sept. 30 from 9-5. Tickets are available at…
By Steve Preston Special to NKyTribune Getting the news on the frontier in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky was a challenge. As settlers returned from visits back East or from the South, the latest information they relayed could be days or even weeks old. Believe it or not, that was relatively fast when compared to news…
Staff report This is part of a series on the NKyTribune’s NEWSMAKER award winners who will be recognized and celebrated at the Community Celebration annual event on Sept. 25 at 5:30 p.m. at RECEPTIONS in Erlanger. The award honors those who have commanded headlines throughout the year and brought positive attention to Northern Kentucky. Tickets…
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter When updating the status of the Newport SkyWheel project Monday night, Tom Fromme jokingly told the Newport board of commissioners that the upcoming attraction for the city “is not an urban myth.” “We’ve had some challenges, gone through iteration after iteration, but the most recent design has been approved by…
By Steve Preston Special to NKyTribune When the intrepid group of 26 brave immigrants arrived at what is now remembered as Yeatman’s Cove on December 28, 1788, they spent their first night ashore in what would become Cincinnati under the stars — without shelter. Getting out of the winter weather quickly was a priority for…
Former Covington City Commissioner Jerry Bamberger passed away this morning after a long fight with cancer. Bamberger, a longtime Latonia resident, served on the Commission for 17 consecutive years, from 1992 until the end of 2008. He also served as executive director of the MainStrasse Village Association. “Cities like Covington thrive because people step up…
