Former Kenton County District Judge Chas Brannen dies
Former Kenton County District Judge Chas Brannen died on Tuesday, May 26, at the age of 79. Brannen served as a Kenton County District Judge from 1978 to 1985 and was a fixture in his local community, frequently meeting friends and community members at Roebling Books and Coffee in Covington.…
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