Our Rich History: Kentucky’s bookmobile project had enormous impact on children in rural communities
By Wayne Onkst Special to NKyTribune In the mid 1940s, as Kentucky celebrated its 150th birthday, University of Kentucky faculty…
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Our Rich History: Depression brought economic devastation and birth of pack horse library project
By Wayne Onkst Special to the NKyTribune The Great Depression of the 1930’s brought economic devastation unlike anything experienced before….
Historian Wayne Onkst to explore presidential visits to KY during BCM’s June 14 NKY History Hour
Presidents have been visiting Kentucky since 1819 arriving by horseback, carriage, train, steamboat, bus and airplane. Whether it was for…
Campbell County Public Library Spotlight Series to feature trio of engaging speakers at Newport branch
Campbell County Public Library patrons can cool down from the August heat with a trio of engaging talks from local…
Commentary: Clyde and Mary Middleton played legacy roles in growth of Kenton County libraries
By Wayne Onkst and Dave Schroeder Kenton County Public Library Like so many Northern Kentuckians, we were saddened by the…
Our Rich History: Several presidents have visited Kentucky, and a new book tells that story
By Wayne Onkst Special to NKyTribune When President Trump visited Kentucky this fall, he was adding to the long history…
Kentucky Book Fair: History and politics book selections offer rich options at Saturday event
History and politics are always popular genres at the Kentucky Book Fair, and this year’s selection of books will give…