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R.C. Durr, The Man and The Legacy: New book celebrates founder of R.C. Durr Foundation

April 18, 2025April 18, 20259

By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor Trustees of the R.C. Durr Foundation wanted an historical record of the life of its…

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R.C. Durr Foundation joins funders backing SparkHaus, new entrepreneurship hub in Covington

December 7, 2024December 6, 20240

Another key foundation is backing efforts to create a hub for entrepreneurs aiming to grow their businesses in Northern Kentucky….

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Simon Kenton statue at Kenton County Government Center unveiled, gift of R.C. Durr Foundation

October 16, 2024October 15, 20240

The Kenton County Fiscal Court joined community partners and local elected officials Tuesday to celebrate the unveiling of the Kenton…

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Kenton County names contractor for its new farmers market pavilion in Independence

February 16, 2024February 15, 20240

The Kenton County Fiscal Court has approved Schrudde & Zimmerman Inc. as the contractor for its planned farmers market pavilion…

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SVdP NKY receives two grants to support its Sweet Dreams Bed program and utility assistance program

February 10, 2024February 10, 20240

St. Vincent de Paul Northern Kentucky (SVdP NKY) has announced the receipt of two grants that will support the organization’s…

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Master Provisions purchases 4+ acres in Boone Cty. to construct 50k sq.ft. warehouse and office building

December 30, 2022December 29, 20220

Master Provisions has outgrown its current home, the Borland Family Distribution Center, that was dedicated in March of 2011. That…

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NKY Children’s Advocacy Center receives R.C. Durr Foundation grant for IT infrastructure, cyber security

January 4, 20220

Northern Kentucky Children’s Advocacy Center (NKYCAC) has received a grant from the R.C. Durr Foundation to upgrade the center’s computer…

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Kenton County Fiscal Court honors Will Ziegler with a 2021 Pioneer Award for lifetime community service

December 16, 2021December 15, 20210

At its Fiscal Court meeting this week, Kenton County recognized 2021 Pioneer Award honoree Will Ziegler for his outstanding commitment…

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Girl Scouts announce leadership gifts, raising $800k toward first phase development of Erlanger property

October 27, 2021October 27, 20210

By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor Girl Scouts of Kentucky’s Wilderness Road (GSKWR) announced that $800,000 has been raised toward the…

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July 31 is last day to register for NKY Harvest school backpack giveaway; distribution set for Aug. 14-15

July 29, 2021July 29, 20210

Registration for Northern Kentucky Harvest’s 2021 school backpack giveaway closes on Saturday, July 31. Just as they were last year,…

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KAHC: R.C. Durr was legend in his own time; now his legacy lives on through foundation bearing his name

May 26, 2021October 15, 20240

Editor’s Note: The Kentucky Association of Highway Contractors is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. During the year, it is…

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United Way to expand NKY Digital Equity Initiative for Students to Grant County, opens up virtual learning

July 29, 2020July 27, 20200

United Way of Greater Cincinnati will expand its NKY Digital Equity Initiative for Students into Grant County, supplying 128 additional…

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Backpacks & Breakfast annual event makes changes because of pandemic; register for backpacks here

July 24, 2020July 22, 20201

Backpacks filled with school supplies will be given away to Northern Kentucky students from low-income families but not at the…

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NKY Coronavirus Emergency Relief Fund launched by Horizon community partners; goal is $4m

March 24, 2020March 24, 20200

Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky is launching a new fund to support Northern Kentuckians facing increased crises or needs…

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Local nonprofits land $100,000 in funding at Annual Pitch Competition; 14 competed for the funds

November 1, 2019October 31, 20190

A sold-out crowd of hundreds gathered this week to support and celebrate the work of 14 nonprofits working in Boone,…

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14 Funders’ Grants finalists to compete for $100,000 in funds at Oct. 29 event — need your vote

October 25, 2019October 24, 20190

Next week, 14 nonprofits serving Northern Kentucky will take the stage and vie for the vote to double or more…

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R. C. Durr Foundation awards $75,000 to Vent Haven Museum capital funds campaign for new facility

October 25, 2019October 24, 20190

The R. C. Durr Foundation has donated $75,000 toward the Vent Haven Museum’s capital funds campaign to build a new…

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NKY Funders’ Grants competition is down to 14 finalists who’ll ‘pitch’ on Oct. 29 — join the audience

October 3, 2019October 2, 20190

NKY Funders’ Grants, an ongoing program that convenes foundations and funders around grant competitions for nonprofits that serve Northern Kentucky,…

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Dozens of nonprofits move to semifinal pitch round for NKY Funders’ Grants; finalists compete Oct. 29

September 11, 2019September 11, 20190

Dozens of local nonprofits are one step closer to winning more than $110,000 from the eight local foundations presenting the…

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Cov Commission meeting: City Hall Task Force recommendations, packaged liquor sales approved

September 11, 2019September 10, 20190

By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Eight months ago, the city formed a task force to investigate not when or where,…

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Housing Opportunities of Northern Kentucky open house will celebrate work of founder Fr. Jack Goeke

August 2, 2019August 1, 20190

Housing Opportunities of Northern Kentucky (HONK) will host an open house Thursday, Aug. 8, from 4-6 p.m., at The Legacy…

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Madison Avenue Christian Church honors late philanthropist R.C. Durr on his 100th birthday

May 14, 2019May 14, 20190

Madison Avenue Christian Church celebrated late philanthropist R.C. Durr’s 100th birthday with a special chicken dinner along with birthday cake…

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