A variety of topics was discussed Thursday night among members of the Silver Grove City Council. An engineer from Viox and Viox, Justin Verst, updated the council on the progress of two current sidewalk projects on Route 8 and Four Mile Road that the company has been contracted to complete for the city. According to […]
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With Groceries Far Away, Community Garden Coming to Silver Grove
The grocery store nearest to most residents of Silver Grove is more than four miles away, where a Kroger is found in Cold Spring. The lack of immediate access to fresh produce prompted discussion about the creation of a community garden in the city, an opportunity that Josh Tunning explored as he embarked upon the […]
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Silver Grove Schools May Become k-8 Only as District Weighs Options
When the state test scores were released at the end of September, Silver Grove Independent Schools was the lowest-ranked of Kentucky’s 174 school districts. Since then, parents have demanded answers from district leaders and the board of education. A letter sent home to parents late last month by Superintendent Dennis Maines hints at changes to […]
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City to Put Up “No Parking” Signs to Quell Blocking of Sidewalks
Residents of Silver Grove will soon notice “No Parking” signs along the side of Mary Ingalls Highway as they enter the city. Silver Grove has an existing ordinance that prohibits parking on the side of the highway, but it was not strictly enforced until now. Mayor Neal Bedel said at the Silver Grove city […]
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Silver Grove Closer to Sidewalk Project, Sees Big Savings from Police Dept. Dissolution
Silver Grove took another step toward the launching of its much-anticipated sidewalk project Thursday. Justin Verst, senior engineer at Viox and Viox, updated city council members on the progress of the project at the city council meeting Thursday night. Verst said the survey and fieldwork for the project are done, and deeds are being researched. […]
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Silver Grove to Address Flood Rating & Other Notes
Cindy Minter of the Campbell County Planning & Zoning Commission presented to Silver Grove City Council on Thursday evening regarding the potential Land, Water & Conservation Grant Funding and what might take place if the grant is received. Namely, Minter mentioned a project involving the placement of screen gauges along Four Mile Creek as part […]
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Silver Grove Sidewalk Project May Wait Till Next Year
It may be more realistic for Silver Grove to wait until next year for the second leg of its sidewalk installation project along Four Mile, Senior Design Engineer Justin Verst, of Viox & Viox, told city council on Thursday evening. “If you’re really hoping to get Four Mile in this year, I think we really […]
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Silver Grove Honors Longtime Police Chief, Prepares for Sidewalk Projects
Former Silver Grove Police Chief John Sayers was recognized for his 50-plus years of service to the community at Thursday night’s city council meeting. Sayers was presented with a shadow box that included his gun, badge, and patch, an honor that was “long overdue,” Mayor Neal Bedel told Sayers, adding that the chief has been […]
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Campbell County Mayors Discuss Needs to Improve Development Opportunities, Talent Retention
Campbell County Zoning and Planning Director Cindy Minter and Economic Development Officer Seth Cutter led a discussion with the various Campbell County mayors on Tuesday evening about what transportation and/or development projects that they would like to see in their cities. Minter talked about how the typography and soil conditions in Campbell County provide an extra challenge […]
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With New Year, Campbell Police Take Over Crime Fighting & Safety Duties in Silver Grove
For Silver Grove, the New Year ushers in a new police department patrolling the city limits, as Campbell County Police officially took over the reigns from the now-dissolved Silver Grove department on January 1. As the residents adjust to the new presence, several officers from the county in attendance at this week’s city council meeting […]
