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From shelving books to leading the library:

Dave Schroeder closes a nearly 40-year chapter By Haley Parnell

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ave Schroeder remembers taking a career aptitude test in the fifth or sixth grade. One of the results that came back was that he had a good aptitude for working with people and should consider becoming a librarian. “​ I have learned that the overwhelming majority of people are kind and generous, and you know, just interested in their community and interested in learning more,” Schroeder said when asked what he has learned about people in his almost 40 years of working at Kenton County Public Library. Retiring as the library director this month after holding the position since 2006, Schroeder reflects on his time, starting at the library as a shelver at the Covington branch in 1986. He was about to start college as a history major, and like all college students, the Ludlow native wanted to earn his degree with as little debt as possible. So Continues on page 3

Kenton County Library Director Dave Schroeder retires after nearly 40 years with the library system. Photo provided | Dave Schroeder

Spotted lanternflies are here to stay in Kentucky. What happens now? By Nathan Granger

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hey are really beautiful,” said Rocky Brockman, “but they’re also really destructive.”

Brockman, an entomologist and horticulturalist at the University of Kentucky’s Boone County Extension Office, was talking about the spotted lanternfly, an invasive planthopping bug that is now officially at home in Kentucky. When they were first spotted in Northern Kentucky in late 2024, researchers instructed residents to report the pests as they found them. Now, people no longer need to report them. They’re here, and they’re not going away.

An adult spotted lanternfly. Photo provided | U.S. Dept. of Agriculture

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bly pretty significantly worse over the next few years,” Brockman said. “To some extent, they’re going to be something that we have to learn to work with.” So, what’s significant about our new planthopping neighbors? True bugs Spotted lanternflies are native to east Asia and belong to a category of arthropods called fulgorid planthoppers, included in a category entomologists refer to as “true bugs,” rather than insects, according to Brockman. They were first documented in the U.S. in Pennsylvania, and have since spread to 18 other states and the District of Columbia, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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he started applying for jobs. Shelvers did what it sounds like — you put books back on the shelf.

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Schroder was the third library director for Kenton County; the first, Mary Ann Mongan, started her tenure in 1967.

“​ I hadn’t really thought about working in the library, particularly beyond that, and then it just kind of grew,” Schroeder said.

Schroeder said Onkst first hired him as a shelver and then hired him back as the local history librarian. He said he worked with all the library’s directors, which was a really great way to learn.

I​ t grew from his work as a shelver to his role in the local history department in 1987, indexing historic newspapers, which was fitting for someone earning their history degree. Schroeder earned that degree from Thomas More University, then began a master’s in American history at the University of Cincinnati.

“Dave has Northern Kentucky in his veins,” Onkst said. “He was born here, and his family is very involved in all kinds of local affairs, civic affairs, and so he knows the area inside out. So it’s a perfect fit, and he got a lot of great experience, both inside the library and outside the library, which makes a great combination for a job as a director.”

​ e then left the library system from 1996 to H 2000 to serve as archivist for Thomas More University and the Diocese of Covington. During that time, he earned his master’s in library science at the University of Kentucky.

Many things have changed in public library systems since Schroeder was shelving books in 1986. At that time, he said there was only one computer in the building.

Schroeder returned to the library in 2000 as the Kentucky history librarian, a role he held until he became the Kenton County Public Library director in 2006, when former director Wayne Onkst was appointed state librarian.

“We had typewriters in the building when I started,” he said. “One of the things that we always hated when you worked the reference desk was if somebody came up and said the ribbon needed to be changed on the typewriter because nobody wanted to change the ribbon. I remember when we got the first fax machine, and we thought that was the coolest thing ever.” Progress in technology went from terminals for people to look up books to the internet being publicly available. Magazines are now online. E-books and audiobooks are the new in-demand rentals. ​ chroeder said that back then, the only S sound-related item people could rent was music on records. Then that switched to CDs. When the library got movies in, they were in two competing formats. BETA and VHS. Schroeder said VHS eventually won out, then was replaced by DVDs, then Bluray and now those numbers are declining as streaming has taken over.

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“He was a leader among librarians, certainly in the state of Kentucky, and I think

Library Director Dave Schroeder (left) presents a prize basket to a child who was the 2 millionth patron to check out items at the Erlanger library. Library board member Milton Mains (right) stands beside Schroeder. Photo provided | Kenton County Faces and Places

in the greater Cincinnati area, he was very highly respected, and looked to for leadership,” Onkst said. “It’s not been an easy time for libraries in the last 20 years or so. There’ve been a lot of challenges, and I think Dave was ideally suited to lead the library during those changes.” Aside from technological advances, Schroeder said that programming in the library has changed over time. He said Kenton County Public Library has always done programming since it began as the Covington Library in the early 1900s. Still, it has grown into something that 170,000 people attended last year. ​ he library offers everything from story T times for kids to science and STEM programs to genealogy and book talks from authors. “​ They’re coming in to use study spaces, they’re coming in to go to programs, they’re coming in for a third space, which I think is really interesting,” Schroeder said. “Libraries have always served that purpose, but even to a greater degree now, people are looking for places where they’re not alone.” Continues on page 4

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Kenton County Library Director Dave Schroeder retires after nearly 40 years with the library system. Photo provided | Dave Schroeder

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Schroeder said libraries are among the few places that provide a third space without charging for it. Independence Branch Manager Faith Mulberry said she first met Schroeder when she worked for the Boone and Owen counties’ library systems during regional directors’ meetings. “It was always great to have Dave in the room because you always had the full story,” Mulberry said. “He was so connected in the library world, being here in Kenton County, he obviously knew everything that was going on in Northern Kentucky. He knew everything that was going on at the state level, and filled in the things going on in legislator and and then on a national level.” ​ hen he looks back at his tenure at the W library, Schroeder said three accomplishments come to mind that he is most proud of. One is the New Latonia branch that opened last June. He said the library system had not had a new branch since 1994. Schroeder said they picked Latonia because they wanted a children-focused neighborhood. He said that work was a culmination of about six years of planning and study. When it opened, he said over 1,000 people showed up. ​ nother component of the library that A Schroeder said he is especially proud of is the workforce development program. The program started during the 2008 recession when people were looking for work, and then it evolved. ​ e said that the National Library AssociaH tion has recognized the program and was part of a study that included Brooklyn, New York, Phoenix and Kenton County. “​ We’re drawing people not only from Kenton County but from across Northern Kentucky and Southwest Ohio,” he said. “We have people driving from Dayton and Louisville and Lexington to take advantage of those programs, and so that’s been something that I’m really proud of, and I think it really shows the value of libraries beyond the book.”

ally proud of was his work in the history and genealogy department, which engulfed almost half of his career. It has always been a passion of his. When the library redid the Covington branch, Schroeder said it was able to provide that department with the space it needed to demonstrate the quality of its collection. When he was the head of the department, Schroeder said the library started “Faces and Places,” which houses over 100,000 photographs of NKY spanning years. Mulberry said Schroeder loved to be first. “He definitely creates an environment for his staff to be able to innovate and create, and that was one of the things I really loved most about working with Dave,” she said. When someone had an idea, Mulberry said they could come to Schoeder and the idea didn’t even have to be fully formed yet, but anyone could talk to him about their concepts.

Wayne Onkst speaking at the grand opening of the new Erlanger branch library. Lise Tewes is far right on Oct. 13, 2002. Photo provided | Kenton County Faces and Places

“My favorite thing to hear him say was like, ‘go for it. All right, go for it,’” Mulberry said. “​ We are here to serve the people of Kenton County, and I think we’ve understood that mission from day one, and we’ve always made it a priority, and so we’re very intentional about looking and listening to what people want in the community,” Schroeder said.

Then-Covington Library librarian Mary Ann Mongan and unidentified mailman in the old Carnegie Library Building. Photo provided | Kenton County Faces and Places

​ chroeder said when he got those results S from his career aptitude test in elementary school, he remembers thinking, ‘I don’t want to work in a library. That would be boring.’ Today, he said, the last 40 years have been far from that.

Kenton County Library Director Dave Schroeder retires after nearly 40 years with the library system. Photo provided | Dave Schroeder

“​ It’s been great, and I’ve so much enjoyed it, and I’ll miss it, especially miss the people, but I’m also looking forward to new adventures, new challenges,” Schroeder said. “So it was just a really good time in my life, and I think also in the history of the library, but it’s time for new leadership.”

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Using its needle-like mouth parts, the bugs pierce tree bark to suck out the sap underneath. Doing it once won’t kill a tree, but repeated feedings, especially in large groups, will kill a tree over time. Lanternflies seem to prefer fruiting plants, particularly grapes. More than any other plant, however, they’re drawn to another invasive species: the tree of heaven, also native to east Asia. Trees of heaven grow quickly, and although they can grow quite large, you’re more like-

ly to see dense clusters of smaller specimens in the wild. Adult trees of heaven are distinguished by their gray bark and long, compound leaves with spear-like leaflets. People often describe the shoots and leaves as having a peanut butter-like smell. Tree of heaven flowers develop into red and gold seed pods as they mature. The flies also expel a sugary, sticky substance called honeydew as a waste product. Honeydew-coated leaves are susceptible to fungal buildup, which is unsightly but usually not deadly to the tree, Brockman said. As an aside, honey bees can adapt to use honeydew instead of nectar to make honey. “What I’ve been told is that it gives a different flavor to the honey,” Brockman said. “It is more of a kind of smoky honey.”

Coated patches of lanternfly eggs. Photo by Emelie Swackhamer | Penn State University via University of Kentucky Department of Entomology

Hatched lanternfly eggs. Photo by Kenneth R. Law | USDA APHIS PPQ via University of Kentucky Department of Entomology

Lanternflies were first spotted in Kentucky in Gallatin County in 2023. They actually don’t fly all that far, Brockman said, but they spread by laying their eggs on flat surfaces, which then get transported around.

neighbor, so I want to talk with him to see if maybe we want to remove the trees together,” Brown said.

An invasive spotted lanternfly. Photo provided | University of Kentucky Kenton County Cooperative Extension Service

as it is exposed to the elements. Hatched eggs lack the protective coating and have holes in them where the young bugs, called nymphs, crawl out. Newborn nymphs are small, have white spots but no wings (although they’re still capable of hopping). As they mature, they gradually take on the flies’ characteristic red color before eventually growing wings and becoming adults. Eggs are usually laid in winter with the first nymphs emerging in late spring and early summer. The nymphs begin to take on their adult traits by July. What do you do about it?

“The primary way that they have moved around the country is by laying their eggs all over the place,” Brockman said. “The big issue that has happened is they keep on laying them on tires for cars. They’ve also laid them on equipment that has been moved on trains. [In] Gallatin County, where it was originally found in Kentucky, it was found right next to a train yard.”

“We have them at our house,” said Traci Markgraf, who had come to the UK extension office to learn more about the bugs.

Adult flies will cover their freshly laid eggs with a waxy protective coating that darkens

“I’m trying to find out what I need to do because it’s right on the border with my

Hebron resident Wally Brown also attested to the presence of the bugs at his property and worried how it might affect the plants or if he had to consider removing some of his trees.

Removing trees of heaven, especially since they’re also invasive, is among the more efficient ways to curtail a lanternfly infestation. Given how hardy the trees are, Brockman said, cutting them down isn’t enough; the trunks will simply re-sprout new shoots. Instead, special herbicides to kill the trees at their roots are more effective. You can also set special traps to catch the bugs, or cover your plants with netting to prevent the lanternflies from landing, although Brockman did not recommend this with younger plants. Pesticides work too, but Brockman recommended being selective and careful in their use. Sticky tape around tree trunks can be used to detect the bugs, but sticky tape will sometimes inadvertently catch other wildlife, including birds. Finally, eggs can be scraped off surfaces or smashed. “My personal expectations is that this will likely get quite a bit worse for probably the next four or five years before it hopefully hits a peak and then starts going down,” Brockman said. Consult Penn State University’s spotted lanternfly management guide for more detailed information on assessing lanternfly populations, treatment methods, insecticide recommendations and more information about lanternfly life cycles and behavior.

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illa Madonna Academy dedicated its new high school and junior high STEM wing on Aug. 14.

The new wing is dedicated to Chase and Cole Fischer, who passed away in a boating accident in July 2023. Both had been students at the academy. Chase played tennis and ran cross country. He was preparing to attend the University of Utah. Cole had just graduated from eighth grade and was beginning to immerse himself in the culture at Elder High School. The new wing features a student commons area and multiple labs dedicated to a variety of subject areas, including medicine, chemistry, physics and biology. It also features a variety of STEM equipment, including lasers, 3D printers, woodworking tools and a heat press, among other equipment. “This wing was made possible through an extraordinary act of generosity, and it is dedicated in honor of Chase and Cole,” said Executive Director Pamela McQueen. “It stands as a lasting tribute to two young lives whose joy, kindness, laughter and spirit touched so many of us. It stands as a tribute to their enduring curiosity, their sense of adventure and the goodness and grace that they brought to our campus.”

The ribbon cutting of the new Villa Madonna STEM Wing on Aug. 14, 2026. Pictured from left to right: Villa Madonna Board Chair Barbara Baumann Schaefer, Sr. Aileen Bankemper, Bishop John Iffert, Pamela McQueen, Greg Fischer, Isabelle Fischer, Amy Fischer and Joe Cordonnier. Photo provided | Villa Madonna Academy

“I hope to see students making things that I never dreamed possible,” said Principal Joe Cordonnier. Editor’s note: Greg Fischer serves on the managing board of LINK Media, which manages the business operations of LINK Media but has no input on editorial matters.

Chase Fischer (left) and Cole Fischer (right). Photos provided | The Fischer family

Villa Madonna seniors in a lab at the new Chase and Cole Fischer Villa Madonna High School and Junior High STEM Wing. Photo provided | Villa Madonna Academy

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Universal opposition to Flock cameras expressed at Independence meeting By Nathan Granger

location information on cell phone users within a particular area to law enforcement constituted a search under the Fourth Amendment. The court decision came down at the end of June, so it’s yet not clear if that precedent could eventually apply to ALPRs in the future, but the possibility of a lawsuit against the city in the future concerned many residents.

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t was standing room only Aug. 17 in Independence at a special public meeting about the city’s use of Flock Safety automatic license plate readers, or ALPRs.

No official action took place at the meeting, but it marked the latest in a series of public outcries against the technology in Northern Kentucky. Much like a public meeting in Newport last month, none of the residents who came out to speak were in favor of the technology’s use.

At one point people within the crowd asked the council members where they stood. Council Member Tom Brinker was the only one who answered directly on the spot: “I can tell you right now I’m opposed to it.”

“We don’t need to subject thousands of residents to automated surveillance to keep this town safe,” said resident Greg Beck.

Independence was one of the first cities in the NKY region to employ Flock Safety products, trialing them for the first time in 2023. The police department contracted with Flock Safety for 10 devices in 2024 and then added five more in 2025, according to contracts LINK nky obtained through a public records request. The city contracted for another five in June of this year. Independence Police Chief Brian Ferayorni said that 17 were in use at the time of the Aug. 17 meeting. In spite of the city’s use of the devices for about two years, Flock Safety products especially have come under scrutiny both locally and nationally as questions about the technology’s constitutionality, Flock Safety’s track record as a company and documented cases of law enforcement misusing the devices have come to light, although no cases of police abusing the devices have been reported in Independence. That backlash was on full display at the Newport meeting. Newport later decided not to take up a contract with the company after the outcry. Ferayorni and Mayor Chris Reinersman expressed they found devices useful as an investigative tool. “We have a lot of great successes,” Reinersman said at a city council meeting in early August. “When the chief came to me in 2023 interested in Flock cameras, I had similar concerns [as residents],” Reinersman said. “I researched it myself. I was satisfied with data security. I was satisfied with how the information is used, who has access to it.” “I would never knowingly introduce a technology that I feel is immoral or illegal,” said Ferayorni. Ferayorni compared the devices to a “virtual gate around the city to alert law enforcement of vehicles associated with specific crimes,” a comment that was brought up

The crowd at the Independence meeting on Aug. 17, 2026. Photo by Nathan Granger | LINK nky

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Zoom about the devices.

“Our chief said it puts up a virtual gate,” said resident Terry Kloentrip. “Since when do we check in and out of the city of Independence?”

Arnold was not popular with the crowd. At one point in the midst of tech problems with Arnold’s Zoom call, a resident asked, “Can we just skip this part of the presentation?”

Ferayorni had previously shared records for two cases involving Independence Police Department using the devices in a positive way. One from June 2025 involved a 91-year-old man who had been reported missing. The police used Flock cameras to track the man’s vehicle and perform a wellness check. The man turned out to be “in his right mind,” according to police. “No issues were observed.” The second case, this one in January, involved an Independence resident who was reportedly suicidal. A combination of Flock and cell phone pings indicated he had driven into Dearborn County, Indiana, where he was threatening to drive his car off a bridge. Independence Police Department used this information to contact Dearborn police, who successfully located the individual. Flock’s system pulls data from the National Crime Information Center, or NCIC, a legacy federal database managed by the FBI and the Criminal Justice Information Services Division, along with other databases used to track federal crimes. If a vehicle that’s been logged into the NCIC passes a Flock ALPR, it sends an alert, called a “hit,” to the contracted department, notifying the officers in the area. Officers can also use Flock’s database to conduct searches for vehicles logged in its history during the legally allowed retention period to generate leads for further investigation. Data captured by the devices in Independence is stored in Flock’s database for 30 days. State law prohibits the data from being stored for longer than 90 days, unless a particular log is used in a criminal investigation or another exception allowed by House Bill 58, a bill regulating the technology passed this year. In Independence’s case, hits that were later employed in a criminal investigation are manually logged and stored by officers. The police chief can audit activities by officers who use the system. Phil Arnold, a public relations specialist with Flock Safety and former law enforcement professional, gave a presentation via

Many of the residents didn’t take personal issue with Ferayorni or the Independence Police Department but worried the uses of the devices could expand in the event of a contract change, a new slate of city council members or if Flock Safety gets bought out. Others expressed worries about the security of the collected data itself. Several brought up a recent U.S. Supreme Court case, Chartie v. United States, which ruled that so-called geofencing warrants that instruct tech companies to provide

Council Members Chris Vogelpohl and Brian Fehler were less committal, saying that they served at the behest of the residents. Fehler was not on the council in 2023 when the initial vote for the cameras took place. “We work for you,” Vogelpohl said. “That’s it.” “I’ve heard what I heard,” Fehler said. “Everybody’s spoken, so as soon as we’re able to put it on the agenda and get it through, you’ll hear our decisions.” Council Member Greg Waite did not attend the meeting.

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Other council members discussed their views at the end of the meeting. Council Members Carol Franzen and Greg Steffen came out against the devices, even though they had both voted in favor of them in 2023 (Brinker had also voted for them). Steffen and Franzen are both running for mayor in November.

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The exterior of the OneNKY Center in downtown Covington. Photo by Kenton Hornbeck | LINK nky

The Northern Kentucky Port Authority is considering new security measures at Covington’s OneNKY Center, including keeping the building’s front door locked throughout the day. Although not finalized, the Port Authority Board of Directors voted to seek proposals from interested security contractors at its Aug. 18 meeting, just in case. Port staff will be meeting with the OneNKY Center’s tenant businesses in the near future to get their points of view on the prospect. “We’re making plans to lock the front door of the OneNKY Center at all times,” said Port Authority Executive Director Christine Russell. “You don’t always have somebody sitting down at the desk every moment during the day, and we have had some cases where we feel like this would be helpful for the building.” Russell explained the new security measures would focus mostly on front-end access, “for basically a security person to sit at that front desk to monitor the door, to let deliveries in, let visitors in.” Whether the building will get other security measures besides locking the door at all times is unclear, although Russell said it probably would not entail large security teams throughout the building. The cost was likely to exceed $50,000, Russell said, which requires the authority to put out requests for proposals from contractors. The structure for paying for the security, whether entirely out of the authority’s

pocket or in conjunction with the tenant businesses, will be a point of discussion. Currently, community members can freely enter the building throughout the day. The region’s tourism bureau, meetNKY, provides front desk staff, but Russell stated the organization had decided to discontinue those services. Russell said the discontinuation was not due to security concerns. Whether or not closing off the main entrance reflected the OneNKY Center’s desire to be a community institution was a point of discussion at the meeting. “I think discussing is there another option to hire a similar ambassador (or) concierge person versus security is something that should be discussed,” said OneNKY Alliance CEO Karen Finan said. “Security professionals would tell you, at least what we’ve seen in Cincinnati in my building in particular, is that you have got to lock down the elevators,” said Port Authority Board Chair and Partner at Vorys law firm J.B. Lind. “I understand the perception of this being a public building and wanting it being open to the public. The problem is with the design; the elevators are right there.” “We don’t want it to be cumbersome for people to come to the building,” Russell said. A comparison was made to a courthouse, which is a public building but still has security protocols people have to go through before entering: “There are portions that you cannot get access to,” Lind said. “I guess community access is more the image thing that we’re talking about here,” Finan said, comparing it to previous places she’s worked at where it was difficult for people to find where they were going. The vote to enable the Port Authority to issue the request for proposals was unanimous, but concrete plans for the changes are contingent on the results of the authority’s meetings with the tenant businesses later this month.

E-bike regulations may soon be spreading across Kenton County

adopted the statewide bicycle‑safety administrative regulation. Because Kentucky law does not create a separate definition or class system for e‑bikes, the state treats electric bicycles the same as traditional bicycles under this regulation. Bicycles are permitted on sidewalks under state law, but riders must slow to ordinary walking speed whenever pedestrians are present or can reasonably be expected nearby.

Person rides an electronic bicycle. Photo provided | KBO Bike via Unsplash

Kenton County leaders may soon be taking cues from Fort Mitchell, which has begun the process of regulating e-bikes. At the meeting of the Kenton County Mayors Group Aug. 15, Fort Mitchell Mayor Greg Pohlgeers agreed to share the text of the upcoming regulations with other elected officials, many of whom expressed concerns about e-bike safety in their own cities. “Next year we’ll go down to Frankfort and lobby for this,” Pohlgeers said. Fort Mitchell performed a first reading of new regulations on e-bikes on Aug. 17. Council began discussing the prospect of enacting regulations in mid-July, and Alexandria, Fort Thomas, Florence and Union are following suit. The new Fort Mitchell ordinance categorizes the vehicles into three different levels: class 1, class 2 and class 3. Class 3 is the fastest, capable of reaching at least 28 miles per hour. The classifications are based on manufacturers’ benchmarks. The new ordinance, if passed, would ban class 3 vehicles on Fort Mitchell sidewalks. Pohlgeers said one issue with e‑bikes is that cities in Kentucky can’t simply prohibit them because state law classifies these devices as bicycles. Kentucky’s primary law governing bicycles — and, in practice, e‑bikes — on public roads is KRS 189.287, which gives the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet authority to establish bicycle equipment and safety standards. Using that authority, the cabinet

Kentucky statute sets an age limit for e-scooters, on the other hand, at 16. It also requires electric low-speed scooters to be equipped and have illuminated at least one headlamp and at least one rear red light when operated half an hour after sunset and before sunrise or during conditions where visibility is low. E-scooters may also be parked on a sidewalk that does not impede reasonable movement from traffic. The mayors seemed to be on the same page in feeling the vehicles posed a safety risk, especially on sidewalks and especially with kids. “I saw that the other day,” said Villa Hills Mayor Heather Jansen. “There was somebody who was running on the sidewalk. There were four kids who were on their e-bikes. They’re taking up the sidewalk, and this guy is in the yard. If I’m walking, I have to decide, am I going to yield?” Pohlgeers himself recounted two recent incidents in Fort Mitchell that involved collisions of kids on e-bikes. “I see these kids riding to school. I see them riding to practice and other activities,” Pohlgeers said. “I like that aspect of it; I really do, but if they’re going to continue to do it, they have to do it in a safe manner.” Jansen agreed. “I think the beginning step is to actually classify, figure out what’s what and then focus on the ones that we can regulate,” Jansen said. Ariel Leonard contributed reporting to this story.

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kenton county briefs Port Authority to seek state grant for parts of roundhouse rehab

Simpson Oil. The store is open Monday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and offers in-store shopping, online pre-ordering for in-store pickup and express checkout.

An Allegiant plane taking off. Photo provided | Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport via Facebook

Covington residents stand in the old C/O roundhouse in Covington on June 29, 2026. Photo by Nathan Granger | LINK nky

Officer Drew Wells said in a news release. “This new route reflects the flexibility of our unique business model, allowing us to respond to demand and provide more options during peak leisure periods.”

The Northern Kentucky Port Authority has decided to apply for state grant funding to help bankroll work at the old Duro Bag and C&O Roundhouse in Covington. The Port Authority’s Board of Directors voted to seek the funding at their meeting on Aug. 25.

Kenton County Airport Board Chair Chad Summe said that with the addition of the new flight, Allegiant’s network at CVG now includes 23 nonstop destinations.

If granted, the funding would come from the Kentucky Product Development Initiative, a state program aimed at helping publicly owned buildings become viable for economic development. The program has $25 million allocated for the current fiscal year. The Port Authority is still working to determine what work would be eligible for the grant at the old site. The deadline for applying for the money is Sept. 4, and Executive Director Christine Russell sought approval from the board of directors this month to ensure the agency didn’t miss its opportunity. “We have been working on what eligible work could be needed there that might help advance the property and make it more attractive to developers or provide additional information to developers,” Russell said. “To that end, we have fast tracked both an asbestos survey and structural assessment of the property, thinking that if abatement is actually needed or any structural repairs are needed, that that might be eligible work for this grant.” Russell said the port believes it will hear back about the grant sometime in January, but she was still working to verify an exact time frame at the meeting on Aug. 25.

Allegiant adding nonstop flight from CVG to Orlando Allegiant Airlines has added a new nonstop route from the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport to the Orlando International Airport. The new year-round route connecting CVG and Orlando, a popular vacation destination, will commence on Feb. 12, 2027. “We’re excited to announce this new route into our growing network and will continue to look for opportunities to connect travelers with the destinations they want to visit most,” Allegiant’s Chief Commercial

High Profile cannabis shop opens dispensary in Wilder C3 Industries announced the opening of High Profile cannabis shop in Wilder, its second Kentucky dispensary, at 23 Country Drive. The location serves registered medical cannabis patients, extending access in a region where Kentucky’s medical cannabis program is still new and many patients are still navigating certification for the first time.

“Kentucky patients deserve medical access that is local, reliable, and built around their needs,” said State Regional Vice President at C3 Industries Jason Berkenstock. “With London already open and Wilder now serving Northern Kentucky, we’re expanding thoughtfully across the state while keeping patients and caregivers at the center of every market we enter.” High Rollers Rewards gives members $75 in value across their first four visits, 6% back on every purchase and access to rotating member promotions and double-points days. The program is designed to give registered patients consistent value as they return to High Profile and as more dispensaries open across Kentucky. “We’ve seen how valuable the patient drives can be for people who are still learning how Kentucky’s medical cannabis program works,” said Ellen Figliulo, district manager for High Profile. “Kentucky Cannabis Industry Association and Kentucky Medical Cannabis have been strong partners in helping patients complete the certification process, and our Wilder team is ready to

support them once they’re able to shop.” “Kentucky’s medical cannabis program is still new, and the biggest hurdle for most patients is simply getting certified and understanding the steps,” said Executive Director of the Kentucky Cannabis Industry Association Rachel Roberts. “Kentucky Cannabis Industry Association organizes patient drives across the state to meet that need, connecting patients directly with independent practitioners for certification, notary services on site and one-on-one guidance through the application.” Those drives are hosted at High Profile’s Wilder location every Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. New and renewing patients are welcome, and anyone can find the full schedule here. Registered Kentucky medical cannabis patients age 18 and older who have a qualifying condition and a valid Kentucky medical cannabis card can shop in-store or place orders ahead on the website or by calling 859-444-5530. Patients can also download the High Profile mobile app for ordering, updates and grand opening details.

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Inside, High Profile Wilder is designed for a straightforward visit. A licensed dispensary team is available to answer questions and help match products to each patient’s certification, with a full selection of medical cannabis products, including flower, edibles, vaporizers, concentrates and Rick

NOTICE OF MECHANICS LIEN (KRS 376.270) This is notice of a Mechanic’s lien sale pursuant to KRS 376.270, for vehicle owned by Corey Scott Goins and/or Advancial Federal Credit Union, 2014 Chevrolet SS with a VIN 6G3F15RWXEL947065. This classified advertisement is notice for a motor vehicle mechanic’s lien sale under KRS 376.270, by B&B Auto, 5213 Madison Park, Independence, KY, 41051, (ph) 859–356–2239.

NOTICE OF MECHANICS LIEN (KRS 376.270) This is notice of a Mechanic’s lien sale pursuant to KRS 376.270, for vehicle owned by Ron Clark, 2015 Ford F–250 Super Duty XL 6.2L 8Cyl, with a VIN 1FDBF2A67FEA14667. This classified advertisement is notice for a motor vehicle mechanic’s lien sale under KRS 376.270, by B&B Auto , 5213 Madison Pike, Independence, KY, 41051, (ph) 859–356–2239.

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Brent Cooper to step down from NKY Chamber after 10 years ‘connecting the dots’ By Kenton Hornbeck

a 22% increase in membership, according to a chamber press release. As of now, the chamber has 1,750 members.

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rent Cooper was originally drawn to the role of the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce president because of his experience as a small business owner.

Larry Krauter, CEO of the Cincinnati/ Northern Kentucky International Airport, said Cooper’s focus on attracting small businesses helped increase the Chamber’s enrollment, while also providing those businesses with a steadfast advocate.

As the founder of C-Forward, a Covington-based information technology business, Cooper felt his background gave him a distinct perspective that helped him relate to the everyday challenges faced by the organization’s members. “I think it was that perspective of a small business owner,” Cooper said. “I think I also had the benefit of being involved in so many different nonprofits and community efforts over the years that I could speak to those issues and those challenges directly with people because I lived them myself.” Now entering his 10th year as chamber president, Cooper has decided this will be his final year in the role. He assumed the helm in 2017. Cooper confirmed he plans to remain in the role for the upcoming year.

NKY Chamber of Commerce President Brent Cooper. Photo provided | NKY Chamber of Commerce

In a conversation with LINK nky, Cooper said that now is the ideal time to announce his departure, as he believes the organization is well-positioned to manage the transition. In addition, Cooper plans on placing renewed focus on his business, C-Forward. During this tenure, Cooper has overseen

Cooper said one of his strong suits as chamber president is his ability to “connect the dots for members” — essentially explaining to businesses and residents how major regional issues that may seem distant or unrelated actually impact them economically.

“I’ve found Brent to be a truly tireless advocate for the business community in Northern Kentucky,” Krauter said. “He went after and established the business councils across Northern Kentucky and those have been incredibly successful in helping enroll more small businesses into the Chamber.”

As a region, Cooper said NKY is more economically integrated than ever before, yet remains politically and geographically fragmented. NKY is home to three counties and over 35 municipalities — many of which have their own police and fire services. However, regional economic activities can extend beyond municipal and county borders. Understanding this, Cooper leveraged his position as chamber president to act as a convener and facilitator.

Over the past nine years, Cooper has been a fixture in NKY’s business, political and nonprofit communities. He has publicly moderated numerous panels, emceed forums with hundreds of participants, lobbied for regional businesses in Frankfort and attended numerous groundbreaking and ribbon-cutting events.

“I could say, ‘This is why your small business in Fort Thomas should care about what’s happening at the airport,’” Cooper said. “This is why your small business in Newport should care about what’s happening in Florence. Florence, this is why you should care about the Brent Spence Bridge.’”

CASE NUMBER 26-CI-00163 DIVISION 2 PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC VS. CODY S. GLENN, ET AL. BY VIRTUE OF A JUDGMENT RENDERED 6/26/2026 BY THE CAMPBELL CIRCUIT COURT, IN THE ABOVE CAUSE I SHALL PROCEED TO OFFER FOR SALE AT THE CAMPBELL CIRCUIT COURTHOUSE, 330 YORK STREET, NEWPORT, KENTUCKY 41071, OUTSIDE THE FRONT DOOR. To the highest or best bidder at public auction on 9/1/2026 at 3:00pm, the following property, to-wit:

COMMISSIONER’S SALE CAMPBELL COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT

26 Dorothy Drive, Highland Heights, Kentucky 41076 Group No: 70376/LL4 PIDN: 999-99-17-876.00

CASE NUMBER 25-CI-00603

CASE NUMBER 24-CI-00495

CASE NUMBER 23-CI-00339

DIVISION 2

DIVISION 1

DIVISION 2

LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC

PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

FIFTH THIRD BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

VS.

VS.

VS.

RUSTY DIETZ, ET AL.

HERBERT E. BISHOP A/K/A HERBERT EARL BISHOP JR., ET AL.

JILL FROMMEYER, ET AL.

BY VIRTUE OF A JUDGMENT RENDERED 3/2/2026 BY THE CAMPBELL CIRCUIT COURT, IN THE ABOVE CAUSE I SHALL PROCEED TO OFFER FOR SALE AT THE CAMPBELL CIRCUIT COURTHOUSE, 330 YORK STREET, NEWPORT, KENTUCKY 41071, OUTSIDE THE FRONT DOOR.

BY VIRTUE OF A JUDGMENT RENDERED 12/10/2024 BY THE CAMPBELL CIRCUIT COURT, IN THE ABOVE CAUSE I SHALL PROCEED TO OFFER FOR SALE AT THE CAMPBELL CIRCUIT COURTHOUSE, 330 YORK STREET, NEWPORT, KENTUCKY 41071, OUTSIDE THE FRONT DOOR.

BY VIRTUE OF A JUDGMENT RENDERED 11/9/2023 BY THE CAMPBELL CIRCUIT COURT, IN THE ABOVE CAUSE I SHALL PROCEED TO OFFER FOR SALE AT THE CAMPBELL CIRCUIT COURTHOUSE, 330 YORK STREET, NEWPORT, KENTUCKY 41071, OUTSIDE THE FRONT DOOR.

To the highest or best bidder at public auction on 9/1/2026 at 3:00pm, the following property, to-wit:

To the highest or best bidder at public auction on 9/1/2026 at 3:00pm, the following property, to-wit:

To the highest or best bidder at public auction on 9/1/2026 at 3:00pm, the following property, to-wit:

45 17th Street, Newport, Kentucky 41071

621 Fifth Avenue, Dayton, Kentucky 41074

2445 Alexandria Pike, Southgate, Kentucky 41071

Group No: 30472/A1

Group No: 30565/A2

Group No: 20084/A1

PIDN: 999-99-03-304.00

PIDN: 999-99-08-502.00

PIDN: 999-99-10-750.00

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Infrastructure lobbying and regional advocacy were central themes of Cooper’s presidency, as the organization played a pivotal role in campaigning for federal infrastructure legislation that facilitated the Brent Spence Bridge project, which is currently underway. Moreover, Cooper’s chamber championed various initiatives focused on analyzing regional issues such as housing, workforce development, education and tourism. Boone County Judge/Executive Gary Moore credited Cooper with strengthening NKY’s collective lobbying efforts in Frankfort, particularly regarding funding for critical infrastructure projects. “When we’re trying to get projects funded, whether they be road projects or other capital projects,” Moore said, “Having a strong voice in Frankfort speaking about the region has really been an asset, and Brent’s leadership has elevated that.” Cooper said the most consequential period of his chamber presidency was during the COVID-19 pandemic, when the rapid spread of the novel coronavirus and subsequent shutdowns imposed by state governments risked cratering regional economies across the country.

focused on helping businesses navigate relief programs and evolving regulations. The organization undertook initiatives such as restaurant relief funds and connected businesses with Paycheck Protection Program loans, all in an attempt to stave off widespread economic fallout. “I think during the pandemic, people saw it,” Cooper said. “They saw how we could connect the dots, how we get through a crisis.” Going forward, Cooper said the chamber’s executive committee will retain an executive search firm to formally guide the search. The effort will be headed by Krauter. In the coming weeks, the chamber plans to share additional information about the search committee and the application process. Cooper is a member of LINK nky’s managing board.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (left) shaking Brent Cooper’s hand. Photo provided | Brent Cooper

During this time, Cooper said the chamber

CASE NUMBER 21-CI-00577

CASE NUMBER 19-CI-00568

DIVISION 2

DIVISION 2

HIGHLAND MEADOWS CONDOMINIUM OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION VS.

VS. APRIL S. HOSKINS, ET AL. BY VIRTUE OF A JUDGMENT RENDERED 8/15/2022 BY THE CAMPBELL CIRCUIT COURT, IN THE ABOVE CAUSE I SHALL PROCEED TO OFFER FOR SALE AT THE CAMPBELL CIRCUIT COURTHOUSE, 330 YORK STREET, NEWPORT, KENTUCKY 41071, OUTSIDE THE FRONT DOOR. To the highest or best bidder at public auction on 9/1/2026 at 3:00pm, the following property, to-wit: 25 Highland Meadows Circle, Unit 5, Highland Heights, Kentucky 41076 Group No: 30766/Q2

RICKY TEEGARDEN, ET AL. BY VIRTUE OF A JUDGMENT RENDERED 7/13/2026 BY THE CAMPBELL CIRCUIT COURT, IN THE ABOVE CAUSE I SHALL PROCEED TO OFFER FOR SALE AT THE CAMPBELL CIRCUIT COURTHOUSE, 330 YORK STREET, NEWPORT, KENTUCKY 41071, OUTSIDE THE FRONT DOOR. To the highest or best bidder at public auction on 9/1/2026 at 3:00pm, the following property, to-wit: 445 Muinn Road, Butler, Kentucky 41006 Group No: 70137/Z

PIDN: 999-99-22-230.00

CASE NUMBER 25-CI-00371

CASE NUMBER 25-CI-01256

DIVISION 2

DIVISION 2

KENNETH WILLIAMS

US BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE OF THE LB-TIKI SERIES VI TRUST

RONALD EDWARD ZEIS, ET AL. BY VIRTUE OF A JUDGMENT RENDERED 7/28/2026 BY THE CAMPBELL CIRCUIT COURT, IN THE ABOVE CAUSE I SHALL PROCEED TO OFFER FOR SALE AT THE CAMPBELL CIRCUIT COURTHOUSE, 330 YORK STREET, NEWPORT, KENTUCKY 41071, OUTSIDE THE FRONT DOOR. To the highest or best bidder at public auction on 9/1/2026 at 3:00pm, the following property, to-wit: 8 Tammy Lane, Highland Heights, Kentucky 41076 Group No: 30204/C1 PIDN: 999-99-22-727.00

VS. CASEY CUSICK, ET AL. BY VIRTUE OF A JUDGMENT RENDERED 6/26/2026 BY THE CAMPBELL CIRCUIT COURT, IN THE ABOVE CAUSE I SHALL PROCEED TO OFFER FOR SALE AT THE CAMPBELL CIRCUIT COURTHOUSE, 330 YORK STREET, NEWPORT, KENTUCKY 41071, OUTSIDE THE FRONT DOOR. To the highest or best bidder at public auction on 9/1/2026 at 3:00pm, the following property, to-wit: 889 Belle Ridge Loop, Bellevue, Kentucky 41073 Group No: 41347/B10 PIDN: 999-99-11-878.50

Subject to conditions, covenants, restrictions, right of ways and easements in existence, including but not limited to those in prior instruments of record; legal highways, and zoning ordinances. SAID PROPERTY SHALL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO REAL ESTATE TAXES DUE AND OWING FOR THE YEAR OF SALE AND THEREAFTER PRIOR YEARS UNPAID TAXES SHALL BE PAID FROM THE PROCEEDS IF THE PURCHASER IS NOT THE PLAINTIFF. IF THE PURCHASER IS THE PLAINTIFF, PRIOR YEARS’ UNPAID TAXES SHALL BE PAID BY THE PLAINTIFF, IN FULL OR PRO RATA, PROVIDED THE SALE PURCHASE PRICE EXCEEDS THE COURT COSTS.

PIDN: 999-99-31-165.00

VS.

THE COMPLETE LEGAL DESCRIPTION IS MORE PARTICULARLY SET OUT IN THE JUDGMENT AND ORDER OF SALE ENTERED IN THIS CASE.

THIS PROPERTY IS BEING SOLD TO PRODUCE THE SUMS OF MONEY SO ORDERED TO BE MADE IN THE JUDGMENT AND ORDER OF SALE ENTERED IN THE WITHIN CASE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO COURT COSTS, AD VALOREM TAXES, IN THE SUM OF $4,271.16; AND OTHER LIENS, INTEREST, ATTORNEY FEES AND/OR OTHER SUMS AND JUDGMENTS THAT MAY BE AWARDED BY THE COURT. THE SALE SHALL BE MADE TO THE HIGHEST AND BEST BIDDER(S). ANY PURCHASER OTHER THAN PLAINTIFF WHO DOES NOT PAY CASH IN FULL SHALL PAY 10% CASH AND SHALL BE REQUIRED TO EXECUTE A BOND AT THE TIME OF SALE, WITH SURETY ACCEPTABLE TO THE MASTER COMMISSIONER AND PRE-APPROVED BY THE MASTER COMMISSIONER AT LEAST BY NOON, TWO (2) BUSINESS DAYS BEFORE THE SALE DATE, TO SECURE THE UNPAID BALANCE OF THE PURCHASE PRICE, AND SAID BOND SHALL BEAR INTEREST AT THE RATE OF 12% PER ANNUM FROM THE DATE OF SALE UNTIL PAID, AND SHALL HAVE THE SAME FORCE AND EFFECT AS A JUDGMENT AND SHALL REMAIN AND BE A LIEN ON THE PROPERTY UNTIL PAID THE BOND SURETY MUST BE PRESENT AT THE SALE AND EXECUTE SALE BOND AND THE AFFIDAVIT OF SURETY THE PURCHASER(S) SHALL HAVE THE PRIVILEGE OF PAYING ALL THE BALANCE OF THE PURCHASE PRICE PRIOR TO THE EXPIRATION OF THE THIRTY (30) DAY PERIOD. THE DEPOSIT SHALL BE WAIVED IF PLAINTIFF IS THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER. THE MASTER COMMISSIONER SHALL SELL THE REAL ESTATE BY PUBLIC SALE ON A DAY AND TIME TO BE FIXED BY HIM, OUTSIDE THE FRONT DOOR OF THE CAMPBELL CIRCUIT COURTHOUSE, 330 YORK STREET, NEWPORT, KENTUCKY. BIDDERS MUST BE PREPARED TO COMPLY WITH THESE TERMS. THE COSTS OF THE SALE SHALL BE PAID WITHIN FOURTEEN (14) DAYS OF THE SALE. JOSEPH F. GRIMME, MASTER COMMISSIONER 859-291-9075

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Big Brothers Big Sisters match grows into 12 year friendship Shortly after standing proudly with Will at his graduation, his mother passed away suddenly. His father remains in a care facility following a stroke.

By Haley Parnell

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ig Brother Craig Gliva and Little Brother Will have shared a bond since 2014, a friendship that began when Will was a first grader at Newport Primary School.

Through it all, Gliva has shown up with unwavering support — through calls, messages, shared meals and simply being there.

He was matched with Gliva, through the school’s partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati, and for years, they met weekly on site at Newport. Their friendship is based on trust, compassion and shared purpose.

“Through everything, he lets me know it’s okay to show emotion,” Will said. “He’s my Big Brother, and a big reason I can keep going.” Their friendship is more than mentorship — it is a source of strength, hope and resilience, and an example of the lasting impact one caring relationship can have.

One of the most impactful moments for the pair came during a holiday season when Will opened up about a friend who wouldn’t be receiving a single gift due to hardships at home. Will talked with Gliva, and they decided to do something bigger than help that one friend. Together, they created “Boxed Blessings,” starting with a few shoeboxes filled with small gifts. That grew into something more, now delivering over 1,200-plus boxes to Northern Kentucky children in need, supported by hundreds of community members. Boxed

Big Brother Craig Gliva and Little Brother Will have shared a bond since 2014, a friendship that began when Will was a first grader at Newport Primary School. Photo provided | Big Brothers Big Sisters

Blessings is now a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Watching this effort flourish, Will said, has filled him with a deep sense of pride and confidence. In 2024, Gliva and Will transitioned from the site-based mentoring program to community-based, allowing them to meet out-

MASTER COMMISSIONER’S SALE BOONE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT

side of school and have more flexibility to get together whenever they want. The importance of that would later become clear. Will graduated from Newport High School last year and Gliva remained a steady, consistent presence, but the past year brought one of the biggest challenges in Will’s life.

Gliva continues to share stories about the impact of mentoring, and his friendship with Will, with colleagues and the community, encouraging others to volunteer as Big Brothers and Big Sisters. Every time he speaks about Big Brothers Big Sisters, he says he hopes at least one person will volunteer, because he understands the number of lives that can change.

DIVISION ONE

DIVISION ONE

CASE NO.: 26-CI-00761

CASE NO.: 25-CI-01745

AMERIHOME MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC

KENTUCKY HOUSING CORPORATION

VERSUS

VERSUS

CARL W. FOX, ET AL.

SHELIA STARKS

By virtue of a judgment and order of sale of the Boone Circuit Court rendered JULY 7, 2026 the above case, I shall proceed to offer for sale at the Justice Center Building in Burlington, Kentucky, to the highest bidder, at public auction on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2026 at the hour of 9:00 a.m. or thereabouts, the following described property to-wit:

By virtue of a judgment and order of sale of the Boone Circuit Court rendered MAY 29, 2026 the above case, I shall proceed to offer for sale at the Justice Center Building in Burlington, Kentucky, to the highest bidder, at public auction on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2026 at the hour of 9:00 a.m. or thereabouts, the following described property to-wit:

ADDRESS: 9681 CAPRI COURT, UNION, KENTUCKY 41091

ADDRESS: 72 PARKSIDE DRIVE, FLORENCE, KENTUCKY 41042

PVA PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 063.00-16022.00 AMOUNT OF JUDGMENT: $313,708.23

PVA PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 061.0029-008.07 AMOUNT OF JUDGMENT: $4,745.00

GROUP NO.: 3490

GROUP NO.: 4052

DIVISION III

DIVISION ONE

CASE NO.: 26-CI-00022

CASE NO.: 26-CI-00418

PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

CONDOR PROPERTIES, LLC

VERSUS

VERSUS

JEFFREY W. HAMBY, ET AL.

UNKNOWN HEIRS, ASSIGNS, DEVISEES, LEGATEES AND BENEFICIARIES, IF ANY, OF GARY RAY RYLE, ET AL.

By virtue of a judgment and order of sale of the Boone Circuit Court rendered JULY 14, 2026 the above case, I shall proceed to offer for sale at the Justice Center Building in Burlington, Kentucky, to the highest bidder, at public auction on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2026 at the hour of 9:00 a.m. or thereabouts, the following described property to-wit: ADDRESS: 108 HALEY LANE, WALTON, KENTUCKY 41094 PVA PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 077.00-09003.00 AMOUNT OF JUDGMENT: $122,569.67 GROUP NO.: 3520

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By virtue of a judgment and order of sale of the Boone Circuit Court rendered AUGUST 4, 2026 the above case, I shall proceed to offer for sale at the Justice Center Building in Burlington, Kentucky, to the highest bidder, at public auction on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2026 at the hour of 9:00 a.m. or thereabouts, the following described property to-wit: ADDRESS: 5385 RABBIT HASH ROAD, UNION, KENTUCKY 41091 PVA PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 020.00-00028.00 AMOUNT OF JUDGMENT: $3,193.24 GROUP NO.: 2052

THE COMPLETE LEGAL DESCRIPTION IS PARTICULARLY SET OUT IN THE JUDGMENT AND ORDER OF SALE ENTERED IN THIS CASE. THE PURCHASER WILL TAKE THE PROPERTY SUBJECT TO A MORTGAGE TO KENTUCKY HOUSING CORPORATION, RECORDED IN MORTGAGE BOOK 4258, PAGE 1, OF THE BOONE COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE. THE TOTAL AMOUNT OWED TO KENTUCKY HOUSING CORPORATION, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2026, IS THE PRINCIPAL SUM OF $78,372.09 MORE OR LESS, PLUS INTEREST AND OTHER CHARGES ALLOWED BY THE MORTGAGE AND THE PROMISSORY NOTE IT SECURES, AND KENTUCKY LAW. THIS SALE IS ALSO SUBJECT TO MORTGAGE TO KENTUCKY HOUSING CORPORATION, RECORDED IN MORTGAGE BOOK 4256, PAGE 17, OF THE BOONE COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE. THE TOTAL AMOUNT OWED TO KENTUCKY HOUSING CORPORATION, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2026, IS THE PRINCIPAL SUM OF $2,280.11 MORE OR LESS, PLUS INTEREST AND OTHER CHARGES ALLOWED BY THE MORTGAGE AND THE PROMISSORY NOTE IT SECURES, AND KENTUCKY LAW.

sports Rundell Rankings show strength of NKY soccer statewide

around the borders and in Northern Kentucky, where you can get solid competition just miles away across the Ohio River. In the latest Rundell Rankings, NKY had five boys teams in the top 30 led by No. 14 Covington Catholic, who are off to a 0-02 start with ties against No. 2 Trinity (1-1) and No. 7 South Oldham (2-2). The Colonels are the reigning 9th Region champion, but should face some stiff opposition in region play.

Last season, the Rundell Rankings debuted with a goal of bringing something Kentucky high school soccer had been missing: a legitimate, math-based system for ranking boys and girls teams across the state. The system was created by Michael Rundell, an assistant with the West Jessamine boys soccer program, and his friend Joseph Thacker. The two wanted to fill the void left when the Maher Rankings disappeared in 2023. Since then, the Rundell Rankings have continued to evolve. Now, as a new high school soccer season gets underway, the system provides another way to measure teams beyond coaches’ polls, MaxPreps rankings or the Kentucky High School Athletic Association’s RPI standings. For girls soccer, the Kentucky High School Soccer Coaches Association has continued to provide its own rankings. The boys game, however, has had fewer reliable alternatives, with MaxPreps rankings sometimes

Covington Catholic High School and Ryle High School are two of the top teams in Northern Kentucky. Photo provided | Charles Bolton

producing head-scratching results and the KHSAA’s RPI formula presenting its own limitations. One of the biggest issues with the RPI is its treatment of out-of-state competition. The formula can punish teams for playing opponents from outside Kentucky, a factor that can be particularly significant in soccer, where programs regularly schedule teams from neighboring states, especially

Following CovCath is another set of Colonels, Dixie Heights at No. 16. Dixie has opened up 2-1 with wins over No. 11 Henry Clay (4-2), No. 50 Campbell County (5-0) and a loss to No. 9 Lafayette (0-1). Highlands comes in at No. 23. The Bluebirds opened with a 6-0 victory over No. 82 Boone County. Ryle is right behind them at No. 24. The Raiders opened with a 3-0 victory over No. 101 Franklin County before a 2-1 loss to No. 13 Paul Laurence Dunbar.

On the girls side, No. 7 Notre Dame has one of the most impressive starts in the state. They defeated No. 1 Sacred Heart 2-1 to open up the season and it followed it up with wins over No. 11 South Oldham (3-0) and No. 57 Ryle (1-0). They play five teams currently in the top 11 this season. A match with No. 2 Central Hardin is Aug. 29, No. 8 Bishop Brossart on Sept. 9 and No. 6 Highlands on Sept. 12. Highlands is No. 6. They opened with a 4-1 victory over Brossart before losing 3-0 to Anderson (Ohio) on Aug. 17. The third NKY team in the top 10 is Bishop Brossart at No. 8. The Lady ‘Stangs are 1-11 after opening up their season against a pair of top 15 opponents, a 4-1 loss to Highlands and a 0-0 tie with No. 12 Lexington Catholic. They earned their first victory of the season on Aug. 17 with a 6-0 victory over No. 21 Conner. Conner (No. 21) and Simon Kenton (No. 27) round out the NKY teams in the top 30.

Rounding out the top 30 for NKY teams is St. Henry at No. 29. The Crusaders are 1-0 with a 4-1 victory over Campbell County.

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DIVISION III

DIVISION III

CASE NO.: 25-CI-02060

CASE NO.: 20-CI-00192

CASE NO.: 26-CI-00033

CENTRAL BANK & TRUST CO.

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

ORCHARD TAX LIEN SERVICES, LLC

VERSUS

VERSUS

THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OF MARK A. MCDANNOLD, ET AL.

KORI LYNN CHEYNE, ET AL.

VERSUS TIMOTHY D. EHN, ET AL. By virtue of a judgment and order of sale of the Boone Circuit Court rendered JULY 16, 2026 the above case, I shall proceed to offer for sale at the Justice Center Building in Burlington, Kentucky, to the highest bidder, at public auction on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2026 at the hour of 9:00 a.m. or thereabouts, the following described property to-wit: ADDRESS: 1182 CHESAPEAKE TRAIL, UNION, KENTUCKY 41091 PVA PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 064.18-07052.00 & 064.18-07-052.01

By virtue of a judgment and order of sale of the Boone Circuit Court rendered NOVEMBER 9, 2021 the above case, I shall proceed to offer for sale at the Justice Center Building in Burlington, Kentucky, to the highest bidder, at public auction on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2026 at the hour of 9:00 a.m. or thereabouts, the following described property to-wit: ADDRESS: 388 REBECCA COURT, WALTON, KENTUCKY 41094 PVA PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 077.00-10047.00

AMOUNT OF JUDGMENT: $526,287.25

AMOUNT OF JUDGMENT: $125,487.03

GROUP NO.: PARCEL 1 - 4794, PARCEL 2 - 2064

GROUP NO.: 4747

DIVISION ONE

DIVISION ONE

CASE NO.: 25-CI-02262

CASE NO.: 25-CI-01773

KENTUCKY HOUSING CORPORATION

U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST

VERSUS

VERSUS

AUTUMN STORM BENAVIDEZ, ET AL. By virtue of a judgment and order of sale of the Boone Circuit Court rendered JULY 7, 2026 the above case, I shall proceed to offer for sale at the Justice Center Building in Burlington, Kentucky, to the highest bidder, at public auction on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2026 at the hour of 9:00 a.m. or thereabouts, the following described property to-wit: ADDRESS: 137 ROGER LANE, FLORENCE, KY 41042 PVA PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 061.09-24018.00

HEATHER R. HAMILTON By virtue of a judgment and order of sale of the Boone Circuit Court rendered AUGUST 4, 2026 the above case, I shall proceed to offer for sale at the Justice Center Building in Burlington, Kentucky, to the highest bidder, at public auction on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2026 at the hour of 9:00 a.m. or thereabouts, the following described property to-wit: ADDRESS: 156 BELAIR CIRCLE, FLORENCE, KENTUCKY 41042

AMOUNT OF JUDGMENT: $235,653.00

PVA PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 072.00-05082.00

GROUP NO.: 337

AMOUNT OF JUDGMENT: $95,135.57 GROUP NO.: 1095

By virtue of a judgment and order of sale of the Boone Circuit Court rendered JULY 6, 2026 the above case, I shall proceed to offer for sale at the Justice Center Building in Burlington, Kentucky, to the highest bidder, at public auction on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2026 at the hour of 9:00 a.m. or thereabouts, the following described property to-wit: ADDRESS: 210 CENTER PARK DRIVE, FLORENCE, KY 41042 PVA PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 061.11-22022.00 AMOUNT OF JUDGMENT: $6,698.68 GROUP NO.: 864

The complete legal description is particularly set out in the Judgment and Order of Sale entered in this case. TERMS OF SALE: The property shall be sold as a whole. The purchaser may pay all or part of the purchase price in cash, and may pay the balance of the purchase price on a credit of 30 days after date of sale; said credit shall be granted only upon the execution by the purchaser of bond, with surety thereon, and said surety shall be a lending institution authorized and doing business in Kentucky, or a reputable fidelity or surety company, authorized and doing business in Kentucky, and only if said surety be acceptable to the Commissioner of the Boone Circuit Court; and an authorized officer of the surety must be present at the sale or must have given the Commissioner adequate assurance of its intent to be surety prior to or at the sale; and said Bond shall be, and shall remain, a lien on the property sold as additional security for the payment of the full purchase price, and shall have the full force and effect of a Judgment; and said Bond shall bear interest at the rate provided by the Judgment up to Twelve (12%) Percent per annum until paid. The purchaser shall be required to pay the sum of 10% of the bid amount in cash or certified check on the purchase at the time of sale. The successful bidder at the sale shall, at bidder’s own expense, carry fire and extended insurance coverage on any improvements from the date of sale until the purchase price is fully paid, with a loss payable clause to the Commissioner of the Boone Circuit Court. Failure of the purchaser to effect such insurance shall not affect the validity of the sale or the purchaser’s liability thereunder, but shall entitle, but not require, a lien holder herein, after giving notice to the Commissioner, to effect said insurance and furnish the policy or evidence thereof to the Commissioner, and the premium thereon or the proper portion thereof shall be charged to the purchaser as purchaser’s cost. The property shall be sold subject to ad valorem taxes for the year 2026 and all subsequent years thereafter; easements, restrictions and stipulations of record; assessments for public improvements levied against the property, if any; existing zoning ordinances, statutes, laws, or regulations; and any facts which an inspection and accurate survey of the property may disclose. BIDDERS SHALL BE PREPARED TO COMPLY WITH THESE TERMS. All sales are “as is” and the Plaintiff, the Master Commissioner, and the Court shall not be deemed to have warranted title of the real estate to the purchaser. FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING THESE SALES AND OTHER UPCOMING SALES CAN BE FOUND AT www.boonecountyky.org (Link to Department/Agencies to Master Commissioner) PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS ARE ADVISED AND ENCOURAGED TO REFER TO THAT WEBSITE FOR ANSWERS TO ANY QUESTIONS.

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Small home in Fort Mitchell Address: 2537 and 2539 Enid Ave., Fort Mitchell Price: $260,000 Bedrooms: Three Bathrooms: Two Square footage: 1,317 School district: Kenton County School District County: Kenton County Special features: This unique home sits on two separate parcels, offering an expansive yard, extra parking and future possibilities. Standout features include vaulted ceilings, a spacious loft and warm wood accents, plus a backyard built for entertaining with a sprawling multilevel deck, covered gathering area, built-in bar and space for a hot tub.

The exterior of this Kenton County home. Photos by Kathryn Arington | Pivot Realty Group

The kitchen of this Fort Mitchell home.

This home comes with a hot tub on the back deck.

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