Tractor trailers were again the topic of conversation at the Erlanger City Council meeting after a semi-truck drove on Sycamore Tree Lane in the Cherry Hill subdivision — a street that cannot handle the size or weight of the trucks, even though mapping apps often direct drivers along the street formerly known as Erlanger Road. […]
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Next Eggs ‘N Issues panel will discuss bridging talent gap in NKY, demographic drought
Eggs ‘N Issues is returning, this time to discuss bridging the labor force talent gap in Northern Kentucky. The NKY Chamber of Commerce is hosting Eggs ‘N Issues: Bridging the Labor Force Talent Gap on Tuesday, Oct. 18 from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at the Receptions Banquet and Conference Center in Erlanger. Panelists will discuss […]
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Erlanger taps Bill Wulfeck for city administrator
The City of Erlanger named Bill Wulfeck as its new city administrator. Wulfeck replaces Matthew Kremer, who departed Erlanger after four and a half years to become city administrator in Fort Thomas. “On behalf of the city council, city staff and the community, I am proud to welcome Bill Wulfeck to Erlanger,” Mayor Jessica Fette […]
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Why this Bellevue Independent student chose Ignite
Students in Bellevue Independent Schools now have the option to attend the Ignite Institute in Erlanger. The Ignite Institute is a STEAM fields high school that opened its doors in 2019, offering classes focusing on project-based learning. Students can attain real-world experiences to help them prepare for college and careers in biomedical sciences, computer science, […]
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Erlanger sends off summer at Silverlake Park
The city of Erlanger bid farewell to summer at Saturday’s Summer Sendoff at Silverlake Park. The event kicked off at 4 p.m. and ended with fireworks at 9:30 p.m. The weather cooperated perfectly, with the sun coming out in the afternoon and the temperatures just right for the end of summer and the beginning of […]
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Kentucky food banks treated to ‘sweet’ donation
Candy manufacturer Perfetti Van Melle is donating more than 54,000 pounds of candy to food banks throughout Kentucky, including God’s Pantry Food Bank in Lexington, Feeding America Kentucky’s Heartland in Elizabethtown and Northern Kentucky Area Development District food pantry in Independence. “Through our Kentucky Hunger Initiative, we mostly highlight donations of fresh, Kentucky farm produce […]
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Library offers resources, equipment for small business owners
All three branches of the Kenton County Public Library now offer equipment that business owners can use for marketing purposes — or even to create products. The STREAM Center at the Erlanger Branch has the largest selection of machines. The Covington branch offers a heat press, Circuit, large poster printer and more. The Independence Branch […]
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Many NKY school districts set tax rates lower than last year
Northern Kentucky school districts have officially set their tax rates for the year, and they may be lower than residents anticipated. The Ludlow Independent School Board discussed what their rate should be at their last meeting in August and didn’t pass anything. Then they realized that there was a fast-approaching deadline for the tax rate […]
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Looking for something to do in Erlanger? Check out these free events
The city of Erlanger is inviting families to pack a picnic, bring some lawn chairs and come to Shakespeare in the park and free putt-putt night. On Sunday, Aug. 21, from 6 to 8 p.m., Erlanger residents will receive a free game of putt putt with proof of residency. The city is welcoming families to […]
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Perfetti Van Melle teams up with diaper bank to help families in need
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, American families were asked to bear a lot. The highly publicized baby formula shortage was just the tip of the iceberg. Crucial items such as diapers became harder to find in the aisles of stores due to supply chain complications. Confection manufacturer Perfetti Van Melle decided to utilize their Community Day […]