Dixie Highway has become a nearly ubiquitous topic of conversation over the past two weeks in the Northern Kentucky cities of Erlanger, Elsmere and Florence. Last week, Erlanger mayor Jessica Fette posted a video to Facebook announcing that the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet intended to reduce a one-and-a-half-mile section of U.S. Route 25 between Turfway Road […]
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Sidewalk construction on Narrows Road in Erlanger moves forward
Despite being the 15th “most-haunted road in the country,” Narrows Road in Erlanger is set for improvements after Tuesday night’s city council meeting. Mayor Jessica Fette said the city had acquired the two necessary easements to begin working on the construction of sidewalks at the corner of Narrows and Brightleaf Boulevard. Both property owners signed […]
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Erlanger swears in Mark Collier as city administrator
Mark Collier was sworn in as Erlanger’s new city administrator at the city’s council meeting Tuesday evening. Collier, formerly the director of economic development for Erlanger and a founding member of LINK nky, was appointed to the role last month. In the time since, he has served as assistant city administrator, working alongside former administrator […]
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Erlanger moving forward with motion to lower property tax rates
Erlanger will likely lower its property tax rates for an eleventh year in a row and use some of the proceeds to help fund park maintenance and improvements. Erlanger City Council moved forward with the first reading of a motion on the new property tax rates at its meeting Tuesday evening. The measure, first proposed […]
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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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Jessica Fette announces run for reelection as Erlanger’s mayor
Current Erlanger Mayor Jessica Fette, who first took office in 2019, has announced her intention to seek reelection as mayor. “Seven years ago, I promised I would lead Erlanger forward with compassion, cooperation and respect for every resident who calls this city home,” Fette said in a press release. “I’ve made that promise a reality […]
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Erlanger breaks ground on 1,000 acre ‘forever adventure park’
Erlanger Mayor Jessica Fette announced the groundbreaking of the Eons Adventure Park, a 1,000-acre urban woodland with mountain biking trails, tree canopy trails, a nature playground, and a hidden coffee shop, which is expected to attract new businesses and workers to the region.
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Kenton County Rotary Club honors Erlanger mayor
The Kenton County Rotary Club has honored Erlanger Mayor Jessica Fette with the Paul Harris Fellow award for her civic contributions and service.
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Erlanger delegates make the case for mural project with Elsmere
Representatives from the city of Erlanger and Dixie Heights High School requested support from Elsmere City Council for a community mural project at their March 12 meeting. Dixie Heights art teacher Cierra Bevins first proposed the idea for the mural to the Kentucky Transportation Department last December. The mural is to be painted by Dixie […]
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What to do about kids with guns: Community leaders weigh in
Kenton County leaders express concern over the recent spike in crimes involving guns, especially with kids, and have urged parents to take proper safety precautions and communicate with their children about gun violence.