The following article and photos were produced by Kareem Simpson, Brian Frey, Patricia A. Scheyer, and Michael Monks for The River City News Hundreds turned out in Erlanger and Elsmere on Sunday for Northern Kentucky’s largest demonstration yet against police brutality and racial injustice after the deaths of George Floyd in Minneapolis and Breonna Taylor […]
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Elsmere Man Charged with 45 Counts of Child Pornography Possession
An Elsmere man was arrested Friday and charged with 45 counts of possession or viewing of matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor. Preston Ritter, Jr., 34, was taken into custody on the 1600 block of Garvey Avenue. Ritter was a candidate for Elsmere mayor in 2018, but lost to incumbent Marty Lenhof. The […]
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Erlanger Man Hits $175,000 Jackpot in Scratch-Off Game
An Erlanger man walked away a $175,000-winner after buying a scratch-off Kentucky Lottery game last Friday. According to the Kentucky Lottery, the man, who wishes to remain anonymous, had a rough day at work and went out with a friend to buy a beer. They stopped at Express Mart on Autumn Road in Elsmere where […]
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Lloyd Grad Named Assistant Superintendent at Erlanger-Elsmere Schools
Matt Engel is the new assistant superintendent at Erlanger-Elsmere Schools, where the Lloyd Memorial High School graduate has spent his entire 21-year career in education. Engel assumes the role on July 1. He most recently served the district as supervisor of instruction. During his five years in that role, Engel oversaw multiple federal programs within […]
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New Superintendent Named at Erlanger-Elsmere School District
The Erlanger-Elsmere board of education announced a new superintendent on Friday. Chad Molley, who has served for five years as assistant superintendent, will take over the district’s top role on August 1. He follows in the footsteps of his father, James Molley, who worked for the Erlanger-Elsmere district for three decades, and also served as […]
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NKY Health: Middle School Choir Concert Attendees Potentially Exposed to COVID-19
Attendees of a Tichenor Middle School choir concert held March 10 at the Scheben Gymnasium are being informed that they have potentially been exposed to novel coronavirus/COVID-19. A letter was sent to parents and family members by the Northern Kentucky Health Department, and distributed on social media by Erlanger-Elsmere Schools. Dear Parents and Family Members: […]
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Four Kenton Co. Cities Join Together for Dr. King Celebration
The cities of Covington, Independence, Erlanger, and Elsmere will host a joint celebration in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, Janaury 20. “The focus is on ’empathetic listening.’ That’s the theme of the celebration,” Erlanger Mayor Jessica Fette said. “It’s important that we make sure that everybody who lives here feels welcome.” […]
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Erlanger, Elsmere Police Increase Patrols for New Year Travelers
The Erlanger and Elsmere police departments will conduct a highway safety traffic enforcement campaign starting Tuesday night at 10. The patrol will focus on I-75 and I-275 in Erlanger. Elsmere and Erlanger join agencies across the state in heavily patrolling high-traffic roads and interstates for the New Year holiday. The two partnering agencies received a federal […]
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Water District, Elsmere, Piner-Fiskburg Fire Departments Receive Grant Funds
Three Kenton County entities received funds through competitive grants awarded by the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security. The Piner Fiskburg Fire District was awarded $36,000 for communication and radio needs. The Northern Kentucky Water District received $51,400 for infrastructure work. The Elsmere Fire District was awarded $22,399 for cyber-security efforts. “I am proud of the […]
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Elsmere Moves Forward on New City Building
The City of Elsmere is moving closer to moving out. The city closed earlier this month on the sale of 3915-3925 Dixie Highway, the former site of Elsmere Drugs and Sid’s Pharmacy where it plans to construct a new government building. The businesses currently housed at the site will see their leases end at […]