The Erlanger/Elsmere board of education recognized partners recently after seeing an improvement in year-end test scores. The board credits its partnership with Beech Acres Parenting Center and Children, Inc. for their new learning program, the Character Effect. Data showed that fifth-grade students at Miles Elementary in Erlanger “performed measurably better” on end-of-year testing. “With standardized […]
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Facebook Flags Photos Leading to Man’s Guilty Plea to Child Porn Charges
An Elsmere man pleaded guilty to distributing and possessing child pornography this week. Larryn Montgomery, 21, now faces a 10-year prison sentence, as recommended by the Kenton County Commonwealth’s Attorney Office. Montgomery is set to be sentenced in Kenton Circuit Court in March. He was arrested last June by Kenton County Police […]
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In Elsmere, 9 Candidates Seek 6 Seats on Council
Six incumbents are seeking reelection to the Elsmere city council, but face opposition from three challengers. Aaron Moore is finishing his first two-year term. He grew up in Erlanger and Elsmere, and now lives in the city with his wife, Amber, and their 7-year old son, Judson. After complaining about the state of Elsmere, a […]
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Race for Elsmere Mayor Focuses on Whether City is Moving in Right Direction
The mayor’s race in Elsmere features an incumbent seeking his third term and a challenger looking to stop it. Mayor Marty Lenhof faces Preston Ritter on November 6. Lenhof grew up in Erlanger and Elsmere, Ritter in Florence, Erlanger, and Elsmere. Ritter said the national political climate inspired him to seek office at the local […]
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Rotary to Host Erlanger, Elsmere Mayoral Candidates in Public Forum
The candidates for mayor in Erlanger and Elsmere will participate in a forum hosted by the Rotary Club of Kenton County. Elsmere mayor Marty Lenhof and challenger Preston Ritter, Jr., and Erlanger mayoral candidates Randy Blankenship and Jessica Fette, both members of the city council currently, will appear. The event is set for Wednesday, October […]
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$5.2 Million Grant to Boost Literacy Efforts in 7 NKY School Districts
A $5.2 million grant will benefit literacy programs in seven Northern Kentucky school districts. The Northern Kentucky Cooperative for Educational Services worked with the districts to secure the funding from the U.S. Department of Education’s Innovative Approaches to Literacy Program, which promotes literacy activities and book distribution for children and students from birth through 12th […]
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Erlanger-Elsmere Schools Locked Down While Police Pursue Suspect
A man fled from police forcing Erlanger-Elsmere Schools to secure in place on Tuesday, delaying dismissal. The Erlanger Community Crime Team was investigating Quintin Snyder, 22, of Elsmere, when the suspect fled on foot. No threat was made to the schools but as a precaution, the school district was notified of the situation. “Since we […]
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Build Blitz to Boost Legacy Home Project in Elsmere
Work will speed up on a special project designed to honor the founder of Housing Opportunities of Northern Kentucky (HONK). The Legacy House at 219 Dell Street in Elsmere will honor Father Jack Goeke, who founded HONK twenty-five years ago. Work began earlier in the summer but will pick up dramatically on Saturday and Sunday […]
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Florence, Elsmere Name New Police Chiefs
The cities of Florence and Elsmere announced new police chiefs in recent days. Captain Thomas Grau will take over for Chief John McDermond in Florence. McDermond is retiring at the end of July. In Elsmere, Officer Steve Bohman will replace Chief Tim Thames, who retired. Grau has been with the Florence Police Department for 23 […]
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Knife-Wielding Man Who Used Child as Shield Gets 10 Years
A man who wielded a knife near his 3-year old child and later used his 2-year old child as a shield, was sentenced to 10 years in prison. On October 16, Elsmere Police responded to a home on Edwards Road after a woman reported that her boyfriend, Anthony Smith, 53, was possibly under the influence […]
