Judith Clabes

By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor The World Peace Bell, an international commemorative bell that ceremoniously opened the 21st Century with 24 distinctive gongs on January 1, 2000, in its specially designed tower in Newport, has become a local icon — and a popular tourist destination. In need of repairs after its nearly 25 years of...

By Raymond G. Hebert, PhD Special to NKyTribune Part 6 of an occasional series about Casual & Fine Dining In 2009 the distinguishing features of the Green Derby Restaurant were aptly described by family member Lori Haller with these words: “The Green Derby Restaurant has long been a fixture at the northwest corner of Ninth...

By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor Supreme Court Justice Michelle M. Keller has received the seventh annual ‘Justice for All’ Award from the Northern Kentucky Volunteer Lawyers. Presenting the award was Jennifer Scholl Overmann, president of the Northern Kentucky Volunteer Lawyers. At an event held recently in Covington, Brook L. Mullins of Jackson Family Law was...

By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor The Salvation Army is always ready with a helping hand, providing a wide range of services for the needy, but its “Women’s Empowerment Day” is in a special class all its own. The annual event — in its 4th year — reaches out to women who have experienced terrific trauma...

“IT IS PROPOSED THAT A NEW SECTION BE ADDED TO THE CONSTITUTION OF KENTUCKY TO READ AS FOLLOWS: The General Assembly may provide financial support for the education of students outside the system of common schools. The General Assembly may exercise this authority by law, Sections 59, 60, 171, 183, 184, 186, and 189​ of this Constitution notwithstanding. “YES                 NO” My Yes/No...

By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor A reminder that The NKyTribune first community gathering “Wellness Strategies for Work and Home” will be Thursday 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Kenton County Public Library in Independence. (1992 Walton Nicholson Road). Our thanks to the Kenton County Public Library for hosting this free event. Refreshments will be served. Registration is not...

By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor The NKyTribune will present the second in its inaugural series of community gatherings with “How to Connect with Your Hispanic Customers” featuring expert Karla C. Boldery who will share her expertise on Friday, 8:30-9:30 a.m. at First Financial Bank, 601 Madison Avenue, in Covington. The session is free to attendees,...

By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor After a process taking six long years, the Kentucky Supreme Court has denied review of a Court of Appeals judgment in favor of Scott and Lorrie Hill, “reversing and remanding” the decision of Kenton County Circuit Court Judge Kathleen Lape related to a lawsuit involving the Hills’ property in Covington’s...

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St. Agnes Catholic School in Louisville holds the distinction of being a U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon School four times. Only a handful of schools across the entire nation have achieved this prestigious honor of education excellence. As members of St. Agnes Church, my wife and I know our financial support for this school is part...