An empty house in Silver Grove will one day be filled with laughter and love. This is all thanks to a generous donation to the Barracks Project Inc, a nonprofit organization that assists current service members and honorably discharged veterans reintegrate back into civilian life. “It is very humbling and heart warming to see our […]
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Silver Grove to Remove Breeds from Dangerous Dog Ordinance
The Silver Grove city council is expected to remove specific breeds from its dangerous dog ordinance. A first reading of an amendment to that ordinance was held at the meeting last Thursday. City Attorney Steve Dasenbrock said the amendment removes the breeds American Staffordshire Terrier and Stafford Bull Terrier, making the ordinance no longer breed […]
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Silver Grove Superintendent Named Principal at Newport School
Less than two days after a vote that guaranteed the closure of Silver Grove Independent Schools, that district’s superintendent was named principal at Newport Intermedia School, part of Newport Independent Schools. Dennis Maines left Silver Grove after the Campbell County Board of Education approved a merger that will place Silver Grove students in that larger […]
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Board Votes to Close, Merge Silver Grove Schools
Four new members of the Silver Grove board of education, elected to their seats last November, voted to close the district and merge with Campbell County Schools. The vote came during an emotional meeting inside the Silver Grove High School gym on Monday night. Third-grade student Jazzlyn Remly said, “Dear board members, Please don’t close […]
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Silver Grove School Board Discusses Merger with Campbell County
Half the stands inside the gymnasium at Silver Grove High School were filled with residents and students, mostly opposed to talks about shuttering the district and merging with Campbell County Schools. The Silver Grove board of education hosted a special working meeting in the gym amid a backdrop of banners and sports accolades from over […]
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Whether Silver Grove Schools Should Exist is Issue in Board Race
The most consequential board of education election in Northern Kentucky may be in Silver Grove, where the top issue may be whether the school district should continue to exist. Silver Grove is faced with continuously small enrollment and low test scores. The high school posted the second-lowest ACT average score in the state, an abysmal […]
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Campbell Jail Inmate Escapes from Work Detail
A Campbell County Detention Center inmate escaped from a work detail on Friday. David Leroy Barney, 31, of Morning View, walked away from the assignment, according to Kentucky State Police, which is handling the investigation. Barney was last seen near the 100 block of Oak Street in Silver Grove at approximately 7:40 a.m. He is […]
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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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Pictures: Brent’s Landing Opens in Silver Grove
Brent’s Landing is officially open at 4229 Mary Ingles Highway (Route 8) in Silver Grove. RELATED: Brent’s Landing is Set to Open on Banks of Ohio River in Silver Grove They will serve hand ground hamburgers ($5.50), hotdogs ($1.50), cheese coneys ($3.50), soft pretzel and queso ($3.50) and chips and queso ($2.50). All items come […]
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Brent’s Landing in Silver Grove to Open August 18
The news traveled fast: a picturesque and historic property in Silver Grove, located at 4229 Mary Ingles Highway, complete with a food truck, picnic tables and boat tie ups was set to open imminently. Now, just a week after that first announcement we know that Brent’s Landing, owned by father and son, Ric and Zac […]