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 […]
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After Alleged Theft, Silver Grove Schools Turns to Dayton for Financial Help
Following the arrest of its finance director on a theft, Silver Grove Independent Schools is turning to Dayton Independent Schools to handle its books moving forward. The boards of education in both cities agreed to the partnership. In March, former finance director Sherry Ellis was arrested for allegedly taking an unknown amount of money over […]
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Silver Grove Schools Finance Director Accused of Stealing District Funds
The finance director at Silver Grove Independent Schools is charged with stealing money from the district. Sherry Ellis, 55, is charged with theft by unlawful taking of over $10,000. In a news release, Campbell County Police said that the amount of money stolen is “substantial” but did not provide an actual number. SEE PREVIOUSLY: Silver Grove […]
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As Company Prepares to Expand, Neighbors Fear an Increase in Noise
As Continental Building Products is moving forward with expansion plans in Silver Grove, citizens are turning up to protest the additional noise that will be coming from the plant. “It’s not going to get better, it’s only going to get worse,” one resident said of the issue. If a rezoning request is approved at Tuesday […]
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Letter: Silver Grove Superintendent Says Positive Growth Will Come
The following is a letter from Silver Grove Independent Schools Superintendent Dennis Maines: Stakeholders of Silver Grove Independent School District: On September 28, 2017, the Kentucky Department of Education publicly made available the achievement data for our district. Kentucky is in the process of phasing out its old accountability system, and replacing it with a […]
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NKY’s Highs and Lows in State Test Scores
The Kentucky Department of Education released its annual assessment data for school districts and individual schools across the state. Local superintendents celebrated their gains and, where necessary, noted their areas in need of improvement. Among local districts, Fort Thomas, Beechwood, and Walton-Verona Schools popped up most frequently on the lists of the top ten highest-performing […]
