Part 10 of our series, "Resilience and Renaissance: Newport, Kentucky, 1795-2020"
By Steve Preston
Special to NKyTribune
General Sidney Sherman was more than a soldier from Newport, Kentucky. He was an innovator in industry, instrumental in bringing new manufacturing practices to Newport and Cincinnati. His impact was crucial to industrialization of the area, helping it to shed its frontier reputation.
The City of Fort Wright is seeking a dynamic, highly motivated and experienced individual for the position of full-time Police Chief. The position reports to the City Administrator and is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising the activities of the COFW Police Department. Departmental work involves maintaining law and order through patrol, criminal
Kentucky Odyssey of the Mind is registering schools with teams of students for its regional tournaments across Kentucky.
Odyssey of the Mind is an international extracurricular educational program that provides creative problem-solving opportunities and 21st-Century skills development for students from kindergarten through college.
Magnified Giving, a local non-profit, whose mission is to educate, inspire, and engage students in lifelong philanthropy, hosted a morning of service-learning engaging youth and their families that seek to give back their time, talent, and treasure.
Forty volunteers made up of service-learning teachers, Magnified Giving students, and Camp Give campers with their families and friends,
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today
Rhyne Howard was the best player on the floor and Louisville coach Jeff Waltz was shocked after he watched Howard's 3-pointer at the buzzer fall short in the Cardinals' 67-66 win over Kentucky Sunday at Rupp Arena. "I wouldn't have surprised me if it had gone in," Waltz said. "... it's fun to watch her play (and) Rhyne Howard was the best player on the floor tonight, there's no question about it. The past
Letters for families based on the book "It Can Be Done" @studentsleadusa
When a small percentage of Americans cling to fringe or unreasonable ideas and squawk loudly, this does not signal a deep, meaningful divide in our country. If that small percentage begins growing, it could simply mean America needs to do a better job of educating its citizens. This is the case with our approach to and understanding of free enterprise.
Better Business Bureau
The Better Business Bureau is reminding you again this year not to add items for the online "Secret Sister" gift exchange to your holiday shopping list -- the exchange and other similar invitations are illegal. The campaign, which began making the rounds in 2015, has again been circulating on social media sites, in particular, Facebook.
National Band & Tag of Newport was one of four winners of
The World Trade Center Kentucky(WTC-KY) 2019 Martha Layne Collins Awards for Excellence in International Trade.
WTC-KY has celebrated 27 years of honoring Kentucky companies for the Governor's Award. Named after the Commonwealth of Kentucky's 56th Governor, this annual award is given to companies who
People with diabetes are at increased risk of developing serious eye diseases, yet most do not have sight-saving annual eye exams, according to a large study.
The Kentucky Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons joins the
American Academy of Ophthalmology in reiterating the importance of eye exams.
Researchers at Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia have found that more than half of patients with the disease skip these exams.
VonLehman announced 16 firm-wide promotions effective January 1, 2020. The promotions include Keith Carlson and Dan Kraft, who were named Shareholders at the firm.
"We've spent years building a culture that naturally incites growth and development. Every one of our employees will say they have an opportunity to mold their own career at VonLehman, regardless of title, industry focus or discipline," said Brian Malthouse, President.
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter
A driving layup here. A pull-up jumper there. A barrage of 3-pointers swishing through the nets everywhere. Welcome to Sunday afternoon basketball at BB&T Arena, where Northern Kentucky's Tyler Sharpe put on a show against Illinois State. Sharpe poured in a career-high 30 points - 15 in each half - as NKU rolled to a 79-64 victory over the visiting Redbirds.
Northern Kentucky University wrapped up the Fall Semester and honored nearly 1,300 students at its 47th Commencement exercises Saturday at BB&T Arena.
NKU held two ceremonies for students in the College of Arts and Sciences, the Haile/US Bank College of Business, the College of Education, the College of Health and Human Services, and the College of Informatics.
Scarf It Up For Those In Need will benefit greatly due to the generosity of Associates and Clients of the Cincinnati Branch of Charles Schwab located at 4000 Smith Road, Suite 100, Cincinnati.
Vice President and Financial Consultant, Amanda Perkins, and Private Client Investment Advisor, Erin Goodrich, along with their clients of this Cincinnati Branch location, donated their time and effort at this volunteer event by making over 750 scarves at this location recently.
NKyTribune staff
The U.S. Coast Guard has issued a statement regarding the collision of the towing vessel DALE ARTIGUE with the Ludlow Bromley Yacht Club.
The statement issued by Lt. Jim Brendel, Supervisor U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati indicates the Mate on-watch fell asleep while at the controls. There were two deckhands on-watch at the time,
Northern Kentucky University announces the 2020 Outstanding Alumni Awards recipients as Greg Neal, Bob Heil, Jill P. Meyer, Alyse Bender Hoffer and Dr. Jessica Averitt Taylor. They will be honored at the Alumni Awards dinner on Feb. 7, 2020, kicking off Homecoming weekend.
"Our Alumni Award winners have a deep passion for supporting our students and making a
Did you know that the stress of the holidays can contribute to the dental problem of Bruxism?
Bruxism is a condition in which you grind, gnash or clench your teeth. Those with the problem may unconsciously clench their teeth when they're awake (called, fittingly, awake bruxism) or when asleep (sleep bruxism). These people are more likely to have other sleep disorders such as snoring and sleep apnea.
By Mark Maynard Kentucky Today
Former Gov. Matt Bevin responded to a swirl of controversy over his pardons and commutations he signed on Monday with a tweetstorm on Friday. It was his first public statements.
In a string of 20 tweets on Friday night, Bevin defended his decisions, saying America was built on "support for redemption and second chances."
The Kentucky Retail Federation has reelected seven members to two-year terms on its board of directors: * Ed McCoy, Kerr Workplace Solutions, Elizabethtown; * Travis Farmer, Target, Lexington; * Travis Doster, Texas Roadhouse, Louisville; * Tim McGurk, Kroger, Louisville; * Kevin Cranley, Willis Music Co., Florence; * Matt Burnett, Wakefield-Searce Gallery, Shelbyville; and* John Hackett, Director Emeritus, Louisville
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with the river - from discovery to a way of love and life. This a part of a long and continuing story.
By Capt. Don Sanders Special to NKyTribune Many rhythms and patterns of the cityscape around the Greater Cincinnati region have changed in the nearly thirty-years since I abandoned my birthplace chasing employment on five
Kentucky State Treasurer Allison Ball has hired a new Chief of Staff, Deputy Chief of Staff, and Communications Director, her office announced. Filling these roles will be Lesley Bilby as Treasurer Ball's Chief of Staff, Lorran Hart Ferguson as Deputy Chief of Staff, and Katherine Kington North as Communications Director.
The Florence Freedom and the R.C. Durr YMCA have announced a partnership for the upcoming youth baseball season.
Starting May 30, UC Health Stadium will be the host site for the YMCA youth baseball program in Boone County on Saturday mornings. "The partnership speaks to the Freedom and the YMCA's commitment to giving kids in our area
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today
Kentucky coach John Calipari would match Ashton Hagans against any point guard in the nation. "He's so far advanced," Calipari said after Hagans scored 21 points to lead the No. 8 Wildcats to a 67-53 win over Georgia Tech Saturday. "There may be better point guards out there. I'd have to watch closely. I mean, the way he is playing -- that he's starting to master his skills."
The City of Fort Wright is seeking a dynamic, highly motivated and experienced individual for the position of full-time Police Chief. The position reports to the City Administrator and is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising the activities of the COFW Police Department. Departmental work involves maintaining law and order through patrol, criminal
Magnified Giving, a local non-profit, whose mission is to educate, inspire, and engage students in lifelong philanthropy, hosted a morning of service-learning engaging youth and their families that seek to give back their time, talent, and treasure.
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today
Letters for families based on the book "It Can Be Done" @studentsleadusa
Better Business Bureau
People with diabetes are at increased risk of developing serious eye diseases, yet most do not have sight-saving annual eye exams, according to a large study.
VonLehman announced 16 firm-wide promotions effective January 1, 2020. The promotions include Keith Carlson and Dan Kraft, who were named Shareholders at the firm.
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter
Scarf It Up For Those In Need will benefit greatly due to the generosity of Associates and Clients of the Cincinnati Branch of Charles Schwab located at 4000 Smith Road, Suite 100, Cincinnati.
Did you know that the stress of the holidays can contribute to the dental problem of Bruxism?
By Mark Maynard Kentucky Today
The Kentucky Retail Federation has reelected seven members to two-year terms on its board of directors: * Ed McCoy, Kerr Workplace Solutions, Elizabethtown; 
Kentucky State Treasurer Allison Ball has hired a new Chief of Staff, Deputy Chief of Staff, and Communications Director, her office announced. Filling these roles will be Lesley Bilby as Treasurer Ball's Chief of Staff, Lorran Hart Ferguson as Deputy Chief of Staff, and Katherine Kington North as Communications Director.
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today
