Kenton County residents and officials discussed the need for expanded public transit networks at a recent open house for the Kenton County Planning Commission’s comprehensive plan. Another open house is scheduled for later in the week.
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Elsmere to amend backyard chicken regulations
The city of Elsmere held a first reading of an ordinance Tuesday that would amend the current regulations concerning backyard chickens — with the help of local students. The city council invited local middle and high school students to participate in the eighteenth annual student government meeting with Mayor Marty Lenhof, where students from sixth […]
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Katie Hehman named new Elsmere city clerk
The city of Elsmere welcomed Katie Hehman as its new city clerk at the city council’s Feb. 6 caucus meeting. While Hehman was originally hired as deputy clerk, Misty Ezell, who previously held the position, resigned to relocate with her family to South Carolina. Council unanimously decided Hehman should fill the city clerk vacancy at […]
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Elsmere considering ordinance on urban chicken pilot program
An urban chicken pilot program dominated the discussion at Elsmere City Council’s caucus meeting on Jan. 2. Realtor Eric Bunzow joined five other Elsmere residents to provide updates on their chicken-raising efforts. Spearheaded by Bunzow, the urban chicken pilot program went live in Elsmere on May 1, 2023, following discussions throughout June and July of […]
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Elsmere awards police officer for upholding traffic safety
The city of Elsmere recognized police officer Amber Ford for her efforts in combating impaired driving at their Dec. 12 council meeting. According to Elsmere Police Chief Russell Wood, Elsmere has seen 24 driving violations this year, 12 of which have been attended to by officer Ford. In recognition of her hard work and dedication, […]
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Elsmere authorizes sale of industrial revenue bonds
The city of Elsmere authorized the sale of up to 140 million industrial revenue bonds for a development project at the city council’s November meeting. Under the order, proceeds from the sale of bonds will be used to pay for the construction and outfitting of a manufacturing, processing or assembly facility of any commercial products […]
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Memorial in Florence dedicated to former slaves, Black veterans
Priscilla Chambers has been conducting family history research since she was a teen, so she was pleased to recently learn there was a descendant buried at the Florence Cemetery. Chambers was present on Thursday as the Boone County Public Library hosted a ceremony dedicating a memorial to the 127 Black people buried at the cemetery […]
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Iconic Colonial Cottage restaurant demolished: ‘That was the place to meet’
Colonial Cottage, a landmark restaurant on Dixie Highway, was demolished on Monday. The restaurant was an icon of the Erlanger and Elsmere communities since its establishment in the 1930s. The location was known for its fried chicken, cream pies and goetta. The building caught fire in 2021, and the repairs were so cost-prohibitive that the […]
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Elsmere seeks new police chief
Elsmere is seeking a new police chief, according to a recent advertisement on their Facebook page. Ideal candidates should have at least 10 years of police experience and some background in supervising or managing teams of law enforcement, according to the city’s job description. View the complete job description as well as salary and benefit […]
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Large e-commerce company opens distribution center in Elsmere
One of the largest e-commerce companies in the United States opened its newest distribution center on Garvey Road in Elsmere. Halloweencostume.com, along with its sister site FUN.com, a toy and collectible e-commerce website, is the tenant occupying the 285,000-square-foot warehouse. FUN.com has licensing agreements with large companies such as Disney. This allows them to sell […]
