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Published 1/30/2012 7:16:00 AM
Cincinnati celebrates 125 years of Printing Industries of America
International Printing Week is in full swing in Cincinnati. This year the industry celebration also marks the 125th anniversary of Printing Industries of America. PIA is the largest graphic arts trade association in the world.
Published 1/30/2012 7:14:00 AM
TANK endorses Gateway Urban Campus Project
The board of directors of the Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky (TANK) voted Jan. 11 to approve a resolution supporting the development of the proposed Gateway Community and Technical College Urban Campus in downtown Covington.
Published 1/30/2012 7:13:00 AM
Library presents HealthPoint with literacy award
HealthPoint Family Care has been named as the 2011 recipient of the Kenton County Public Library Foundation's Mary Ann Mongan Literacy Award.
Published 1/23/2012 5:52:00 AM
Five Florence Elementary students were living a dream
More than just a dream, five second graders from Florence Elementary were living the dream! Leading up to this first class event "Kicks for Kids Christmas Program" the students were involved giving back to the community by making gift tags for the Fairhaven Rescue Mission one Saturday morning.
Published 1/23/2012 5:51:00 AM
Brighton receives Grant From The Greater Cincinnati Foundation
Brighton Center has received a $31,000 grant from The Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) to hire and train a staff person for the Service Link - Centralized Intake System.
Published 1/23/2012 5:48:00 AM
Macy’s Arts Sampler ArtsWave presents free theatre, dance, music, and museum events for all
The annual Macy's Arts Sampler presented by ArtsWave will cover three Saturdays this winter, February 11, February 25 and March 10. More than 16,000 visitors attended Sampler performances in 2011.
Published 1/23/2012 5:46:00 AM
Oscar-themed 'A’cat’emy Awards' fundraiser to help homeless animals
As Academy Awards nominations are revealed, Ohio Alleycat Resource & Spay/Neuter Clinic invites both animal and movie enthusiasts to its annual "A'cat'emy Awards Extravaganza" celebration February 25, 6:30-10:00 p.m.
Published 1/18/2012 10:33:00 AM
CASA of Kenton County seeks committed volunteers
CASA of Kenton County Inc. is seeking volunteers to serve as court appointed special advocates. CASA volunteers provide advocacy for abused and neglected children who are living in foster care or a residential facility and are under the jurisdiction of the Kenton County Family Court.
Published 1/18/2012 10:30:00 AM
TMC invites public to hear Rwandan genocide survivor Immacule Ilibagiza at free Feb. 7 event
Thomas More College invites the public to its Crestview Hills, Ky., campus Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 7:30 p.m. to hear internationally-recognized author and inspirational speaker Immacule Ilibagiza share her experience as a survivor of the 1994 Rwandan genocide.
Published 1/18/2012 10:28:00 AM
Paul Johnson sworn in as new Campbell County Public Library board member
Paul Johnson of California was sworn in today as the newest trustee of the Campbell County Public Library. Johnson was appointed by Campbell County Judge-executive Steve Pendery to fill the unexpired term of board member Judy Voelker, who resigned in November.
Published 1/18/2012 10:26:00 AM
8th Annual Boone County Early Childhood Fair set
Don't miss the Eighth Annual Boone County Early Childhood Fair on Saturday, February 4 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Boone County Public Library, 1786 Burlington Pike.
Published 1/9/2012 6:16:00 AM
GED orientation set
Boone County Adult Education will begin a new GED class session, Monday, February 6, 2012. Anyone interested in attending GED classes should attend Orientation Tuesday, January 17, Wednesday, January 18 at 8:30 a.m. or Tuesday, January 17 and Thursday, January 19 at 5 p.m. (you must attend both evening sessions).
Published 1/9/2012 6:15:00 AM
Hoxworth Blood Center unveils 2012 winter t-shirt
Hoxworth Blood Center is celebrating National Volunteer Blood Donor Month by releasing a limited-edition 2012 winter T-shirt. These timeless editions are available once a year and only for our lifesaving donors as appreciation for their gift of life.
Published 1/9/2012 6:14:00 AM
Deloitte donates bikes for a big cause
Deloitte annually holds a Student Leadership Conference for sophomore and junior accounting majors from area universities to introduce them to the organization, its professionals, and careers in public accounting.
Published 1/9/2012 5:56:00 AM
Covington Catholic students make the holidays brighter for local children
Since 2000 members of the Covington Catholic High School Student Senate have raised money to buy Christmas presents for children at Holly Hill Children's Services. This year, through a variety of fundraising efforts, the students collected $4,000 to buy presents for Holly Hill.
Published 1/3/2012 6:05:00 AM
Dennis Devlin joins Executive Service Corps of Cincinnati
Dennis Devlin has joined Executive Service Corps of Cincinnati (ESCC) as a volunteer consultant. ESCC is a nonprofit organization that provides full management consulting services to other nonprofit organizations in the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky area.
Published 1/3/2012 6:04:00 AM
Collins Elementary School holds D.A.R.E. graduation
D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education), the highly acclaimed program that gives kids the skills they need to avoid involvement in drugs, gangs, and violence and also to foster a positive relationship between children and law enforcement was led by Officer "Adam" of the Florence Police Department at Collins Elemenartary School.
Published 1/3/2012 6:01:00 AM
Program helps local farmers conserve their land
USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has announced that the ranking period cut-off date for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) is January 13, 2012. Producers interested in CSP should submit applications to their local NRCS office by the deadline so that their applications can be considered during the first ranking period of 2012.
Published 1/3/2012 5:59:00 AM
Florence Elementary 4th graders reached out to help the women and children at the Welcome House
Florence Elementary 4th graders decided to reach out to help the women and children at the Welcome House, a woman's shelter, by making fleece blankets. The cold months are ahead and blankets offer comfort and warmth during this season of their life.
Published 12/19/2011 6:50:00 AM
Rotary Club helps answer school’s plea for Christmas gifts
The members of the Covington Rotary Club are working to answer John G. Carlisle Elementary School's recent call for help in giving Christmas gifts to every student in the school in Covington. Within the last week the Covington Rotarians raised $1,420 (enough for 142 gifts) plus an additional donation of 125 gifts for a total of 267 Christmas gifts for the children.
Published 12/19/2011 6:49:00 AM
Covington Catholic students win piano, radio recognition
Covington Catholic High School Chamber Choir shines once again, this time through winning a new piano for the school in a WARM 98 online contest.
Published 12/19/2011 6:48:00 AM
Walton resident honored by YMCA
Chrystal Davis was recently honored by the YMCA of Greater Cincinnati Black & Latino Achievers Program as a 2011 YMCA Adult Achiever of the Year.
Published 12/19/2011 6:47:00 AM
Great books and good food - Family Reading Night at the library
Great books and good food! Family Reading Night at Boone County Public Library brought the two together in an exciting four-week family literacy program. The event, designed for children ages 6 to 10 and their parents, was held November 8 to 29 at the Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, in Union.
Published 12/19/2011 6:46:00 AM
Boone County 'Cares to Share'
Boone County Public Library collaborated with Boone County School Resource Centers, area churches, Boone County Extension Homemakers and Boone County residents to provide supplies for children and families in need at three local schools this holiday season.
Published 12/13/2011 6:24:00 AM
Frankly speaking about advanced breast cancer
Breast cancer accounts for nearly 1 in 3 cancers among women in the United States. Throughout Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, hundreds of women, as well as some men, are diagnosed with breast cancer every year.
Published 12/13/2011 6:21:00 AM
Boone County Animal Shelter hosts Home 4 The Holidays adoption event
Boone County Animal Shelter kicks off it's "Home for the Holidays" campaign with an Open House and Adoptathon on Friday, December 16th from 12PM-8PM.
Published 12/13/2011 6:19:00 AM
300 students sacrifice Saturday for studying
This past Saturday at Campbell County High School, nearly 300 students from Campbell County, Bracken County, Holmes High School, and Bellevue High School participated in the first of three AP English Saturday Study Sessions.
Published 12/13/2011 6:16:00 AM
Coats for Kids in Boone County
Each year in the month of November, the American Legion Auxiliary Boone Unit 4 and the Sons of the Legion get busy and start shopping. The Auxiliary met at Burlington Coat Factory in Latonia and shopped for carts full of children's coats for a local needy school in Boone County.
Published 12/5/2011 6:58:00 AM
Kathy Reutman with Boone County Schools receives Johnnie Grissom Award
There are few educators in Kentucky today as passionate about helping all children as Kathleen Reutman Bryant, and none as tirelessly and quietly persistent in working as an advocate for their needs.
Published 12/5/2011 6:57:00 AM
'Holiday Follies' fun with local residents
In this year's "Holiday Follies" production, The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati celebrates the season in our own hometown -- featuring a tribute to Cincinnati.
Published 12/5/2011 6:56:00 AM
'Holiday Follies' fun with local residents
In this year's "Holiday Follies" production, The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati celebrates the season in our own hometown -- featuring a tribute to Cincinnati.
Published 12/5/2011 6:50:00 AM
Cincinnati PR firm hosts development series
As 2011 draws to a close, The Eisen Agency, a public relations firm in Newport, KY, prepares for the new year with the announcement of their 2012 Professional Development Series.
Published 12/5/2011 6:48:00 AM
Northern Kentucky Skating Club to raise funds for Shriners Hospitals for Children
Kids raising money for kids - it doesn't get any purer than that! The skaters of the Northern Kentucky Skating Club (NKSC) want to raise $10,000 for Shriners Hospital for Children of Cincinnati.
Published 12/5/2011 6:46:00 AM
Welcome House providing essential items this holiday
Welcome House will open its Resource Pantry again December 6th. Paper products, cleaning supplies, and toiletries are much needed items for people in our community.
Published 11/28/2011 7:01:00 AM
Local Ameriprise financial advisors join colleagues in fighting domestic hunger
Ameriprise financial advisors from Crestview Hills recently joined forces with their colleagues, clients, family and friends to help fight domestic hunger.
Published 11/28/2011 6:59:00 AM
Students give back
Covington Catholic High School students, along with students from Notre Dame Academy and St. Henry, raised $1,400 in funds for Pro-life charities at the "Wash For Life" car wash on Sunday, September 25.
Published 11/28/2011 6:54:00 AM
St. Joseph School students awarded with Tommy Vogt Scholarship
Two students at St. Joseph School in Crescent Springs, KY were awarded $1,000 scholarships in the memory of former St. Joe's alum and parishioner Tommy Vogt.
Published 11/28/2011 6:52:00 AM
7th Annual Civil War Christmas in Fort Wright
The City of Fort Wright, Kentucky and the James A. Ramage Civil War Museum are proud to present the 7th Annual Civil War Christmas on Sunday, December 11, 2011 from noon - 5 PM. It is Christmas of 1862 again!
Published 11/21/2011 6:06:00 AM
Kentucky trumpet player wins state level MTNA Young Artist Brass Solo Competition
Seth Burkhardt, a Beechwood High School graduate, will compete as a Division Finalist in the Music Teachers National Association's Young Artist Brass Division in January in Clinton, Mississippi.
Published 11/21/2011 6:05:00 AM
