From finding safe childcare and reliable healthcare to making sure a car seat is installed correctly, parents learn a lot in the first year of a child’s life. The Kenton County Public Library is bringing local experts together to help families find answers in one place. The Baby Resource Fair will be held on Aug. […]
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Erlanger proposes lowering property taxes for 11th year
Erlanger will likely lower its property taxes for an eleventh year in a row, following discussions between City Council at its recent caucus meeting. The recommended assessed rates for real property will be $0.244 per $100 of valuation ($2.44 per $1,000) and $0.178 per $100 of valuation for tangible property ($1.78 per $1,000). Real property […]
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Erlanger appoints new city administrator
Mark Collier, one of the founding members of LINK nky and the current director of economic development for the City of Erlanger, has been appointed as Erlanger’s new city administrator. Collier will begin his duties as the city administrator on Sept. 1. Collier was appointed via a municipal order at the city council meeting on […]
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Erlanger considers motorized scooter ordinance
Erlanger may soon take its first steps toward regulating motorized scooters, as Councilmember Jennifer Jasper-Lucas called for a discussion on proposed safety guidelines at the city’s upcoming caucus meeting later this month. Jasper-Lucas said during Tuesday’s council meeting concerns have come in over the past year from residents and business owners about users of the […]
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Former Erlanger Councilmember Patty Suedkamp dies
Patty Suedkamp, a former Erlanger council member who served on the city council for over 20 years, died Monday morning. Suedkamp was a fixture in Erlanger’s political and community life and served in a variety of community roles in addition to her role on council. “Patty gave everything she had to this community,” wrote Erlanger […]
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Erlanger to consider city administrator appointment; Independence revisits leash laws
This week, in NKY government meetings, Erlanger plans to talk about appointing a city administrator, while Independence will discuss its leash laws. What you need to know Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. What happened last week in […]
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Diana Niceley announces intent to run for Erlanger mayor’s seat
Erlanger City Councilmember Diana Niceley announced the beginnings of her campaign for the mayoral seat of Erlanger at a special kickoff event on Wednesday. “Am I politician? No,” Niceley said during a speech at the event. “I always like to think of myself as a public servant.” Candidates won’t be able to officially file to […]
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Erlanger business hosts civil engineering event for students
Erlanger-based civil engineering, land surveying and landscape architecture firm Viox & Viox recently held an event for local high school and college students to offer them a window into civil engineering as a career path. “This event is all about opening doors and helping the next generation see what’s possible in civil engineering and design,” […]
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Erlanger’s big brew idea: a beer for a cause
Fabled Brew Works’ newest ale was conceived, as some of the best ideas are, while sharing a beer. Fabled Brew Works, based in Erlanger, introduced a new beer, “A Walk in the Woods,” in mid-June through a distinctive collaboration with the City of Erlanger. Brewery founder Kent Wessels and Erlanger Economic Development Director Mark Collier […]
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Medical cannabis cultivator coming to Erlanger after zoning change
The Kenton County Planning Commission recommended a zoning change for a medical cannabis cultivation facility off Dixie Highway in Erlanger this week, sending final zoning approval to the city. The vote to recommend came Tuesday night during a special meeting of the planning commission, which had been rescheduled due to the typical meeting time’s proximity […]