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The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

Before Vegas, there was Newport: The glamor, danger and corruption of the south’s “Sin City”

Emily Sisk, Editor-in-Chief October 23, 2024

Don’t have time to read?  Listen here… In the 1950s Golden Age, a cruise down Monmouth Street in the center of Newport seemed to be the epitome of glamor: There were...

Newport Syndicate, formally known as Glenn Schmidt Playtorium, was a mob hangout.

The original ‘Sin City’: exploring Newport’s past of mobs, crimes and more

Rachel Smith, Reporter October 25, 2019

1955 Frank Sinatra gambled in the back room of the casinos on York Street. Dean Martin entertained guests at infamous mafia member Frank “Screw” Andrews’ house parties. And criminal racketeer Melvin...

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