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THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 2016

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Councilwoman apologizes to residents for recent arrest Chris Mayhew cmayhew@communitypress.com

COLD SPRING – Councilwoman Lisa Cavanaugh is apologizing to residents for her March 20 arrest while announcing plans to continue in her elected position. Cavanaugh said in a statement she will remain on Cold Spring City Council and that her personal life has no bearing on her council duties. arPolice rested Cavanaugh and her husband, John, on misdemeanor fourth-deLisa assault gree Cavanaugh domestic violence charges at their Cold Spring home. Lisa Cavanwas additionally augh charged with marijuana possession and possession of drug paraphernalia, both misdemeanors. said she Cavanaugh pleaded guilty to domestic violence and marijuana possession charges. Cavanaugh declined to comment further beyond her written statement. The Community Recorder broke the story of Cavanaugh’s arrest March 21. Cavanaugh is in her third term on council after being elected in 2012. Cavanaugh’s current council term ends Dec. 31. The following is Cavanstatement she augh’s planned to read at council’s next meeting at 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 28, at the Spring Municipal Cold Building, 5694 East Alexandria Pike. “This is my official statement made to the media in its entirety,” said Cavanaugh in a post on Cincinnati.com:

Cavanaugh’s statement “The incident that occurred was a very unfortunate family matter between myself; my husband; and our son that quickly escalated and got out of control. Every family has issues and things happen, but since I’m on council, my personal life is subject to public knowledge.” “The charges themselves and through the media it can sound like there’s more to it than what there actually is, but I take responsibility for myself and my actions. “However my personal life does not effect my position on council; my concern for the city; or my service to my community and what I was elected to do. Those that know me personally and those who have followed me on social media for the last 4 years, know that I feel it is a privilege to be on city council and it is not something I take for granted. “My concern isn’t so much about myself, but about more unnecessary negative attention brought to the city, and there is no one more disappointed and embarrassed than I am in myself, and I want to humbly extend my sincerest apologies to the residents of Cold Spring. “I appreciate the support and kind words from family; friends; and residents and all I can do is deal with it and move on. “I’ve never been arrested in my life, but when you’re laying on a cold hard floor, one tends to do a lot of thinking and soul searching, and sometimes it’s the things that bring out the worst in us, that help us to focus on what’s important in life and

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The Pontiac Grand Prix recovered from the Ohio River on Saturday is being held at the Campbell County Sheriff's impound lot as the fatal crash is investigated.

Man in I-275 bridge crash ‘respected, loved by all’ Kevin Grasha kgrasha@enquirer.com

Family of the 32-year-old Milford man killed after his car fell from a bridge into the Ohio River said Monday their “hearts are broken at the loss of our brother and son.” Officials this weekend identified David Bouma as the occupant of the Pontiac Grand Prix that toppled off the Interstate 275 Combs-Hehl bridge March 15 during a crash involving a dozen vehicles. The car and Bouma’s body were removed Saturday from the river. Water conditions had stalled recovery efforts. In a statement released through Campbell County Police Chief Craig Sorrell, the family said “the last week and a half has been extremely difficult.” “We now have confirmation and can begin to process this tragedy and loss,” the family said in the statement. FACEBOOK

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A Facebook post remembers David Bouma.

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Share best ‘NKY Spring Places’ photos Document our spring in photos March 31 through April 6 The Community Recorder invites readers to join our staff in taking photographs of the most “Beautiful Spring Places in Northern Kentucky” this week, March 31 through April 6. We’re looking for a minimum of five of the most beautiful

spring places – and thus the prettiest photos – in Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties (at least five of the best in each county). Please tell us about your photo in no more than 5075 words so we can share the location with readers. Local landmarks are encouraged but not a requirement. Photos selected for an online gallery and for print publication will be chosen on the basis of visual impact, originality and

local interest. The Recorder staff, with assistance by The Cincinnati Enquirer’s photographer of the year Patrick Reddy, will select photos for publication. Submit your photo as a digital JPG, minimum of 1 MB. Include your name and hometown so that we can give you credit if your photo is used. Email to “Spring Places” at kynews@communitypress.com by April 7. Good luck!

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