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The River: A royal 99th birthday for the KING and QUEEN, as prospects dim for her majesty’s future

June 7, 2026June 5, 20260

The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…

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The River: As mighty Ohio flows beyond its banks, the river remains abuzz with activity as summer nears

May 31, 2026May 30, 20260

The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…

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The River: Despite rocky start, annual Great American Steamboat Race remains a grand river tradition

May 3, 2026May 2, 20260

The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…

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The River: The old days of sailing the inland waterways may be long gone, but an old captain can still dream…

April 12, 2026April 11, 20260

The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…

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The River: Discovering the story of a great-grand uncle who was a flatboatman on the inland waterways

March 22, 2026March 21, 20260

The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…

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The River: Steady as she goes on the river, as diligent crew navigate the business of the holiday season

December 28, 2025December 27, 20250

The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…

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The River: River Roots Festival provided visitors a timeless gathering of old-fashioned riverboats

October 19, 2025October 18, 20250

The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…

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The River: Author Todd Hanson’s book shares ties between Charleston, West Virginia and Covington

September 7, 2025September 7, 20250

The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…

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The River: Reminder to vote for National Rivers HOF; my personal collection of ‘steamboat stuff’

August 31, 2025August 30, 20250

The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…

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The River: Sunday ride aboard the ‘BELLE’ revives memories of good times, and people, from long ago

August 10, 2025August 29, 20250

The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…

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The River: Search for officers on revived steamer JULIA BELLE SWAIN — now NASHVILLE — a refreshing sight

June 15, 2025June 14, 20250

The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…

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The River: Musician, steamboatman John Hartford’s life straddled two worlds — music and the river

June 8, 2025June 7, 20250

The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…

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The River: Recent high waters evoke memory of journey home THROUGH a river amid ‘Great Flood of 1997’

April 13, 2025April 12, 20253

The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…

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The River: Call from an old friend serves as reminder that life, like the mighty Mississippi River, flows on

March 23, 2025March 22, 20257

The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…

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The River: A halcyon dream the resurgence of American shipbuilding might at last save our DELTA QUEEN

March 16, 2025March 15, 20257

The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…

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The River: The Captain is back after a long illness — sharing stories of his life on the river

January 5, 2025January 5, 202514

He’s back! The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the…

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The River: Nothing lasts forever, including friends; a tribute to Cap’n Doc Hawley

November 17, 2024December 1, 20246

The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…

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The River: Great Flood of 1937, recounted aboard BB Riverboat Belle of Cincinnati in 2018

October 20, 2024December 1, 20241

The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…

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The River: Father Time is invisible passenger on CLYDE. adventures; it’s time to say goodbye

July 28, 2024December 1, 20242

The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…

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‘Steamboatman,’ NKyTribune columnist Don Sanders to share river tales during April 16 NKY History Hour

April 12, 2024December 1, 20241

Captain Donald J. Sanders’ relationship with the river began at the age of 10 when he worked for his evening…

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The River: The captain hates change, but knew everything had to change sometime . . .

March 24, 2024December 1, 20241

The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…

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The River: Chasing Belle of Louisville (from land with Black Beauty), taking photos, embracing memories

October 29, 2023December 1, 20247

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