Reporter to present at NKY History Hour

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This is an episode of reporter Julia Fair’s “By the way, NKY” series. Here you’ll find what’s going on in Northern Kentucky.

If you think anything should be included, email reporter Julia Fair at [email protected]

This week, I will be celebrating my second birthday with The Enquirer as the Northern Kentucky Government Watchdog reporter. Sounds longer, doesn’t it?

Since joining the community, I have reported on the questionable maneuvers of a chemical storage company, explained why local judges were punished by the Kentucky Judicial Conduct Commission, answered readers’ questions about bridges, explained why a school board had qualms with a partnership it had with another school board, and much more.

I am always looking for comments and ideas for articles. So feel free to contact me at [email protected] or 513-441-7201.

NKY History Hour

Many mornings I sift through emails from readers who liked or disliked an article I wrote. Regardless of the tone, however, I usually learn something. So I really mean it when I say “please contact me”.

When I published an article on a mysterious family cemetery in March, I knew there must be people in northern Kentucky who knew more about the cemetery than I had learned from my reporting. Your knowledge comes from decades of family roots here and neighborhood conversations – and I wanted to hear from you.

And you delivered! I heard from people who lived near the fork in the road to Mt. Zion Road and Bristow Road in Independence, where people are buried in an overgrown area.

But I have also heard from people who have delved into genealogy. They told me which maps and census records to look for more clues. Thanks to you, readers, I was able to write some follow-up articles on the cemetery.

But, the mystery remains.

One morning, as I was emptying my out-of-state press release inbox and replying to others, I received an invitation.

On Wednesday I’ll be joining the Covington-based Behringer-Crawford Museum for its NKY History Hour. I’ll explain how I gathered information about the cemetery and tell you about some dead ends I encountered along the way.

The museum is asking people to register for the event online at https://bcmuseum.org/2-uncategorised/316-nky-history-hour-family-cemetery.

Here’s how to watch the free presentation:

  • When: June 2
  • Time: 6.30 p.m.
  • Where to look: The Behringer-Crawford Museum Facebook page.

The next NKY History Hour takes place on June 16 and features filmmaker / historian Cam Miller and his Blue Chips award-winning documentary, “Our True Blues: The Story of the Covington Blue Sox”.

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That’s it for this episode of By the way, NKY. Let us know if there is anything you think we should include in the next one. In the meantime, here are some other ways to stay in touch with your community:

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Julia is the Northern Kentucky government reporter for the Report For America program. The Enquirer needs local donors to help fund his grant-funded position. If you would like to support Julia’s work, you can donate to her Report For America post. on this site or email his editor Carl Weiser at [email protected] to find out how you can help fund his work.

Do you know something she should know? Drop her a note at [email protected] and follow her on Twitter at @JFair_Reports.

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