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Inside Stacy Inc.:

A Newport neighborhood’s answer to cancer diagnosis

By Haley Parnell

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hen Stacy Neurohr was diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer, in June 2025, her neighbors did more than just offer her a meal for dinner or a ride to a doctor’s appointment.

They formed a company. ​ tacy Inc. is equipped with different roles S for different people, from vice president of care to vice president of nutrition, and even has an organizational chart to keep everyone on the same page. ​ ast June, Neurohr had a doctor’s appointL ment for a pinched nerve in her shoulder.

The doctor gave her a shot, and then she started having spasms in her arm. The spasms persisted on her right side, affecting her leg as well.

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Lynn Schaber (left) with Team Stacy. Photo provided | Lynn Schaber

Ohio THC beverage ban boosts Kentucky sales and demand

By Kenton Hornbeck

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s Ohio’s crackdown on hemp-derived THC beverages kneecapped a growing market, Kentucky emerged as a beneficiary, drawing both producers and consumers south across the Ohio River.

Fifty West Brewing Co. had high hopes for its increasingly popular line of hemp-derived THC beverages, Sunflower, coming into this year.

Sunflower THC Seltzer. Photo provided | Fifty West Brewing Co.

The Cincinnati-based craft brewer invested heavily in its hemp-based beverage line, with internal financial projections indicating it would be a substantial revenue generator in 2026. On the production side, the company had even greater expectations.

“We were anticipating we were gonna make as much THC beverages this year as we were beer,” CEO Bobby Slattery told LINK nky.

Then, politics threw a wrench into their plans.

On Dec. 19, 2025, after Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s unexpected line-item veto of Senate Bill 56 — legislation crafted to update the regulatory framework for THC and intoxicating hemp products — the state of Ohio effectively banned the sale of these beverages in retail stores.

The new law’s enforcement mechanism took effect on March 20. Nearly one month later, some of Cincinnati’s marquee brewContinues on page 5

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​ hen, Neurohr had a seizure. She knew T something wasn’t right and called a friend to take her to the hospital. The MRI taken at UC Medical Center showed the glioblastoma tumor.

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​ eurohr said she doesn’t remember much N of that time in the beginning, other than that the hospital was full and had no beds available, so she spent the first week or so in the emergency room. Neurohr’s friend and neighbor Lynn Schaber, who is the mastermind behind Stacy Inc., recalled the first couple of weeks as grim, confusing and chaotic. ​omething Neurohr does remember is S that she wasn’t told she had glioblastoma; she found out by reading it in her MyChart. “​ I went home for a week with the tumor in my head while they scheduled my surgery,” Neurohr said, tearing up. “I wrote a will.” ​ chaber met Neurohr through the “clubS house,” a property with a house and a pool that neighbors turned into a community pool, formally called the “East Row Pool and Social Club.” That was how Schaber said a lot of the Newport East Row residents got acquainted. Neurohr has lived in the neighborhood for 23 years. “​ Stacy and I were the ones who were anal enough to clean the kitchen,” ​Schaber said. “[We] organize the kitchen every year, because you’ve got 57 families using the same house, it can get a little disorganized and so we bonded over that.” ​ s the news of Neurohr’s diagnosis trickled A through the neighborhood, friends stepped in to try to help. Schaber said they started a WhatsApp group shortly after, one with Neurohr and one without Neurohr. ​ ut, Schaber said in the beginning, none of B them really knew what Neurohr needed. It

was all new territory.

Neurohr went into surgery. While she was in surgery, her neighbors all went for drinks at Jerry’s Jug House, waited, planned and on top of it all, Schaber said they always had positive thoughts. That was key. “​They did the surgery, and [the surgeon] got it all and now I’m just recovering and spending my time,” Neurohr said. “What I have left here.”

The tumor that was removed was the size of a plum. She named it “Adolph.” ​ ollowing surgery, Neurohr underwent six F weeks of radiation and chemotherapy simultaneously.

She couldn’t drive, so Stacy Inc. arranged transportation to and from her appointments. After, she underwent maintenance chemo, which just wrapped in March.

A neighbor made a felted version of Adolph.

Neurohr requested that hair be added to it using her cat’s fur. ​Done. ​ he key was to get as many involved as T possible without overwhelming Neurohr.

People were asked not to send texts. Don’t send flowers, don’t send silly “dustables.”

Schaber said it was hard to feel helpful. “​I think it was the corporate side of me, I just saw people with superpowers and specialties, but falling all over each other,” Schaber said. “You could see it in the text.

They’re like, ‘Well, don’t send her too many texts,’ and ‘Don’t send her stuff.’ Then a person would say, ‘Oh, I’ve got all of these cool things that I’m sending them over.’ You can’t smack down people when they want to help.” ​In line with her corporate mindset, Schaber

Stacy Neurohr at her bell-ringing ceremony after she completed her cancer treatment. Photo provided | Lynn Schaber

began creating a company with defined department heads and roles. That helped people know where they could best contribute. They also used a calendar system so people knew when Neurohr had a chemotherapy or physiotherapy appointment and who was taking her. Today, Stacy Inc. has around 43 members.

The exact structure of the organizational chart has evolved, but that early version is what Schaber described as a breakthrough. ​ issy Richardson is on Neurohr’s health M team. Richardson became acquainted with Neurohr through the clubhouse and through their book club. Richardson has had cancer twice and said that, unfortunately, it means she knows how to navigate the medical system. “​You assume that we’ve all been through cancer or know somebody, and know what questions you should be asking, what to anticipate,” she said. “The reality is if you’ve not been through it, you don’t know.” ​ ichardson said she helps Neurohr manR age the medical piece of knowing what to expect, knowing what to ask for, knowing what to worry about, answering her questions about side effects and overall being an advocate for her.

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​ s someone on Neurohr’s health team, A Richardson also helps to update the rest of the group. She tries to find the right wording for things, so that people understand the gravity of the situation and also how great things are going. “​ I didn’t have to worry about anything, just getting better, and I so appreciate that,” Neurohr said.

After her treatments concluded, Stacy Inc. went to the bell-ringing ceremony. The neighborhood women brought Neurohr the Wonder Woman shirt she wore to ring the bell. The team of friends brought baskets of goodies for the hospital workers. ​fter each radiation treatment, NeuA rohr put a pin in her felted Adolph’s head.

When she completed her radiation treatment, Stacy Inc. held a fire ceremony comThe Stacy Inc. organizational chart. Photo provided | Lynn Schaber

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plete with a shaman (a traditional healer or spiritual leader) from Fort Thomas.

Schaber said the ceremony held all positive thoughts. Neighbors helped pull the pins out of Adolph and received little twigs to burn, representing the negative things they were holding onto as well.

“​This was going to be my second act, and now I don’t get to have that second act,” she said.

​Neurohr tossed the felt head into the fire.

​ ecause Neurohr had to quit her job as a B grant writer for Planned Parenthood, a job she loved, Stacy Inc. put together a fundraiser for her medical bills. That fundraiser had over 153 donors and exceeded its goal by 25%.

​he ceremony even had a watermelon T carved into a brain.

“​ I was making it on my own, and it all just changed overnight,” Neurohr said.

“​ I can always rely on my ladies and gentlemen to cheer me up whenever I’m feeling down,” Neurohr said. “They’ve brought food, cards, visits, flowers and Connect 4.”

​ central mantra for team Stacy throughA out was that the situation was not all doom and gloom; positive mojo remains a must.

​ eurohr still has the mask she wore during N radiation (for protection) and said she’s considering making a pendant lamp out of it. ​ he is also recently divorced and has two S college-aged children. Being an independent person, Neurohr said she found it difficult to accept help at first, but she is extremely grateful.

​ art of keeping the good mojo flowing is a P 5K fundraiser race to help cover Neurohr’s living expenses. The group settled on a 5K rather than a party, which is something they would typically throw, because Neurohr said she didn’t want to feel like she was attending her own funeral. ​ tacy Inc. got in touch with F3NKY through S Justin Means, who previously lived in the east row and also knew Neurohr through the clubhouse. F3NKY is part of a global organization with the mission to plant, grow and serve small workout groups for men to encourage male community leadership. ​he group has the F3NKY Foundation, T whose mission is to support Northern Kentucky families in need through fundraising.

They host their 5K fundraiser in the spring for Neurohr. All of the proceeds from the 5K will support her living expenses.

The 5K is being held on May 9.

Stacy Neurohr at the burn ceremony. Photo provided | Lynn Schaber

​ s someone who has gone through havA ing cancer, Richardson said the thing that helped calm her down the most the first time around was finding somebody who’s

The felt Adolph with pins. Photo provided | Lynn Schaber

been through her same type of cancer and speaking with them. “​ For me, knowledge is power and comfort, right?” Richardson said. “But that’s not for everybody. Some people don’t want to know, and that’s OK. That’s a valid option.” ​ ven though Neurohr’s life had changed, E life also kept going on around her. There was her daughter’s graduation party to plan. Neurohr said she wasn’t up for it, as she was still recovering, but if there’s one thing Stacy Inc. knows how to do, it’s throw a party. Help with things like that is something Richardson said people might not think about.

“​I think if you know somebody with cancer or a serious medical condition, rather than saying, ‘What can I do for you,’ think about, if you were in that situation, what would be helpful and offer a specific thing,” Richardson said. “‘Can I do this for you?’ ‘I’d like to drive you somewhere.’ ‘I’d like to go grocery shopping for you.’ Offer a specific thing, because at that moment you’re too overwhelmed.” ​ eurohr said if people take anything away N from her story, it is that it’s ok to ask for help, and rely on your friends (but they have to be good friends), your life can change in an instant and don’t take your health for granted.

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eries are feeling the negative effects, resulting in lost revenue and, in some cases, the elimination of jobs.

To offset losses, Slattery said that Fifty West has shifted its focus south to Kentucky, where the laws are more favorable.

Kentucky allows the sale of hemp-derived THC beverages to be sold only through licensed package liquor stores.

Bones, its own intoxicating hemp beverage, in fall 2025. CEO Adam Bankovich said the brewery was forced to pivot after the lineitem veto, abandoning its initial revenue projections for the product line.

The company initially expected up to 10% of its 2026 revenue to come from Fuzzy Bones.

“The impact was pretty real and immediate,” Bankovich said.

Slattery said that Sunflower’s sales in Kentucky have “skyrocketed” since Ohio implemented its restrictions in March. However, he noted that Fifty West’s sales in Kentucky were not enough to offset its losses in Ohio, given the vast difference in market size.

Kentucky became a key focus for Rhinegeist since the ban, as Bankovich said the market and state regulators were more receptive to hemp-derived THC beverages.

“The sales in Kentucky are extremely strong, and that’s good, but it doesn’t replace the sales from Ohio,” he said.

“We’re very happy with the success Fuzzy Bones has found in Kentucky,” he said. “We absolutely are still focused on supporting Fuzzy Bones in Kentucky for everybody who’s found it and enjoyed it there.”

Similarly, Rhinegeist Brewery, the largest craft brewery in Cincinnati, rolled out Fuzzy

Bankovich described the situation as frus-

Estazzi boxes sitting in a warehouse. Photo provided | Ryan Horan

trating, but one that’s become all too familiar as a veteran of the craft brewing industry. He likened the ban to a contemporary form of prohibition.

Regarding job losses, Slattery said that Fifty West has already cut five jobs, but over the next year, the brewery may need to eliminate an additional 40 to 50 due to ongoing impacts. For now, Fifty West has avoided broader layoffs through attrition and creative measures, such as reassigning employees to other roles to keep operations running.

Statewide, Slattery estimates that more than 700 jobs have been eliminated, in addition to $120 million in lost revenue, as a result of the line-item veto.

“When we talk about production, that means jobs, that means people,” he said.

“On the business front, we had to adjust things. We’ve eliminated jobs in this instance.”

Ohioans to reach out to their state representatives if they feel so inclined.

“Here in Ohio, as we go weeks beyond the line item veto, they’re (consumers) realizing that, like, if this is real and it sticks, I’m not going to have this beverage that I enjoy anymore, and they’ve grown accustomed to having it, and I’m sorry for them,” he said.

Slattery remains optimistic that statewide restrictions on intoxicating hemp beverages will be reversed. Currently, he, along with several other brewers across Ohio, is lobbying state legislators to overturn the ban. As an entrepreneur, Slattery said he’s learned to roll with the punches.

“Nobody opened a business that everything just went perfect, and then it all worked out right,” he said. “The roller coaster is, for me, part of what I love.”

Originally, SB 56 was designed to establish a regulatory framework for previously unregulated hemp-derived THC products, such as gummies and vapes, sold at convenience stores and other loosely regulated retailers. The law also included regulations for hemp-derived THC beverages.

Ohio now requires that the beverages be sold only through state-licensed cannabis dispensaries. Breweries, bars, convenience stores, grocery stores and liquor stores were forced to either remove their inventory from the shelves or destroy it.

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Thomas Massie fields questions solo at Erlanger forum, Ed Gallrein skips event

By Kenton Hornbeck

or in your basement and then drop into a Dairy Queen with 30 minutes notice, and call it a campaign event. We got to tell people where you’re going to be, look them in the eye, take questions. I really think he’s not catching on. And I think this is his problem, he’s afraid to show up.”

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OP Congressman Thomas Massie of Kentucky’s 4th District fielded questions at a Republican forum in Erlanger on April 18 that proceeded without his primary challenger.

In what was originally billed as a forum for both Massie and challenger Ed Gallrein, the event became more of a speaking engagement for Massie, as Gallrein was absent.

While speaking, Massie, an ideological libertarian, emphasized fiscal responsibility, warning about the growing national debt and excessive government spending. Furthermore, he advocated greater transparency in Congress, proposing that omnibus bills be broken into individual votes.

Throughout the event, Massie addressed questions about his views, policy prescriptions and alignment with President Donald Trump. Massie, first elected in 2012, positioned himself as a legislator who values principle over party, even when that stance leads to conflict with Republicans, including the president.

He also expressed support for banning or regulating stock trading by members of Congress, reforming election procedures to restrict mail-in voting and reducing federal influence in areas such as education.

Conversely, Gallrein, a former Navy SEAL and Army Ranger, is closely aligned with Trump, receiving the president’s endorsement last October. During Trump’s visit to Northern Kentucky in March, he campaigned alongside Gallrein, bringing him onstage at his rally.

During the event’s introduction, Richard Nelson, the moderator and executive director of the Commonwealth Policy Center, or CPC, a conservative think tank based in Frankfort, said that Gallrein’s campaign did not respond to invitations for the event.

“We double checked this morning just to see if anything changed. But that is not the case,” said Nelson.

The Northern Kentucky Young Republicans — one of the organizations that hosted the event alongside the CPC, Northern Kentucky Tea Party and Boone County Re-

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Rep. Thomas Massie attends a GOP forum in Erlanger. Photo by Joe Simon | LINK nky

publican Party — stated in a Facebook post after the event that Gallrein had declined to participate.

“Ed Gallrein was invited not only to this forum, where he would’ve had to answer the same questions, but declined to participate as he has every other forum,” read the post.

“He has further, for several months, had an open invitation to an event we would have hosted for him and him alone.”

A flyer that circulated online prior to the event showed that Massie confirmed his

participation, while Gallrein had been invited.

On foreign policy, Massie argued that Congress should reclaim its constitutional role in declaring war, expressing skepticism toward foreign aid and outside influence in U.S. politics. He criticized several prominent pro-Israel political donors and lobbying groups, including Paul Singer, Miriam Adelson and the Republican Jewish Coalition, for financially contributing to Gallrein’s campaign.

LINK nky reached out to the Gallrein campaign for clarification, but as of this posting, has not received a response.

“The reason they’re trying to buy this seat and convince you that I’m not the same person I’ve been for the last 10 years is because they don’t like that,” he said.

Massie criticized Gallrein for not participating in campaign events set up for both candidates, accusing him of hiding from voters.

The Republican Primary is slated for May 19. Quantas Insights poll published on April 9 found that Massie leads Gallrein 46.8% to 37.7%.

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Covington sober living patients must vacate after court ruling

By Nathan Granger

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bout 40 patients living at facilities run by Covington’s Twin Rails Sober Living will have to vacate after the organization failed to comply with both state and local licensing regulations, according to court records.

Twin Rails is an organization that provides live-in services for patients with substance use disorders.

Certification inspectors working with the state visited Twin Rails’ facilities last summer and identified multiple “deficiencies” with the facilities. They also identified several other legal requirements the organization failed to meet, only some of which the organization managed to remedy, according to court documents. Failing to remedy these problems prevented the organization from getting required certifications to operate both in Kentucky and the city.

“Twin Rails is actively taking appropriate steps to address applicable local licensing requirements,” wrote Twin Rails Executive Director Jay Millard in a statement provided to LINK nky. “These matters are administrative in nature and do not reflect the quality or integrity of the treatment services provided. We recognize that these developments are difficult for our employees, clients and the broader community.”

The organization had 21 licensed substance abuse counselors and peer support specialist positions in addition to the 40 patients receiving housing, according to Millard’s statement. Staff members at the organization declined to comment when contacted.

“Supporting our team and prioritizing continuity of care for those we serve remain central focuses during this time,” Millard said.

The city has also offered help to patients looking for a new place to get treatment; residents formerly living at Twin Rails can contact Covington’s Neighborhood Services Department at 859-292-2323 to get help.

The Kenton County Circuit Court, at the behest of the City of Covington, issued two injunctions, one of which allowed city officials to begin the process of relocating patients, effective April 15. Another injunction granted the organization 30 days (from April 15) to comply with licensing requirements, but the issuing of the first means the patients have to go.

Specifically, the injunction grants the city and its agents leave “to enter (Twin Rails’) properties at reasonable times and in a reasonable manner, for the limited purposes of distributing informational materials to residents; communicating with residents regarding lawful alternative recovery housing; and facilitating voluntary relocation.”

“This action reflects the City’s responsibility to uphold the law while also prioritizing the health, safety and well-being of residents,” Walt Mace, the city’s assistant director of Neighborhood Services, said in a written statement. “We remain committed to working with properly certified and licensed providers to ensure individuals in recovery have access to safe, compliant housing options.”

The Jay and Marsha Millard Foundation launched Twin Rails in 2017 and later invested about $650,000 into a three-story facility on Madison Avenue in 2019. The Millards run a financial services firm out of Dayton called Millard Advisors. Jay Millard serves as both the firm’s principal and as Twin Rails’ executive director.

The organization operates the Madison building and other facilities on Scott Street, Altamont Road and Martin Street, according to court documents. The organization is currently tied up in multiple cases both with the state and the city over issues about compliance that arose following a site inspection by the executive director of the Kentucky Alliance for Recovery Residences, or KYARR, Dane Preiston. KYARR is a nonprofit certifying organization that works with the Kentucky Cabinet of Health and Family Services to ensure substance-abuse treatment providers operate within established regulations.

Jay and Marsha Millard. Photo provided | Millard Advisors

Preiston visited Twin Rails’ buildings in mid July last year and identified several “deficiencies,” including an inadequate number of smoke detectors, a lack of separation between clinical and residential parts of the Madison Avenue building, an inadequate number of bathrooms and improper furnishings, among other problems. The property on Madison Avenue would require “significant structural renovations,” in order to be compliant, according to KYARR’s initial assessment.

January, according to documentation from the cabinet.

Other identified issues included exposed wires at one of the houses, mold and fly infestations at another and a lack of proper signage informing residents of relevant laws, patient rights and fire escape plans.

Preiston informed the city, which later did its own inspections of the buildings on Scott Street and Madison Avenue (Twin Rails only sought certification for those two properties). Numerous court motions and inspections occurred over the subsequent months.

Judge Kathy Lape granted the city’s motion to halt operations at the Madison and Scott properties on March 16. The city requested a motion to enforce the injunction on April 15, the same day Twin Rails motioned for a time extension. The court granted both, which means the city has certain powers to begin moving patients, but Twin Rails has thirty days from Wednesday to comply with local and state licensing requirements or stop operating altogether.

KYARR denied Twin Rails’ certification requests for the Scott Street and Madison Avenue properties in November. Twin Rails then appealed to the Cabinet for Health and Family Services. The cabinet denied the appeal for the Scott Street property, and Twin Rails withdrew its certification request for the Madison Avenue house in

The city sued Twin Rails and its landlord, Lillian Ventures, in February to temporarily halt the organization’s operations. Three days later on Feb. 20, the organization applied for a city recovery residence license for the Scott Street property. Finally, on March 12, a roughly two-hour evidentiary hearing took place in Kenton County Circuit Court.

“As this process continues, Twin Rails remains open to a resolution that would allow it to achieve compliance and continue operations,” Millard said.

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kenton county briefs Fischer Homes breaks ground on new HQ in Covington

million in value, according to The Fischer Group.

“This project is about more than a new building, it’s about bringing our people together in a space that reflects who we are and where we’re headed,” said Tim McMahon, CEO of The Fischer Group. “Covington is an important part of the future we’re building, and we’re excited to invest here while creating a headquarters that supports the next phase of our growth.”

from terra cotta due to its lightweight nature and ability to withstand rain, freezing and thawing. The grotesques were removed in 2023 for recasting. The gargoyles began getting reinstalled earlier this year.

“Again thanks to everyone that showed us so much support,” the post says. “We really appreciate the memories and love y’all have shown.”

KSO’s Men in Black quintet comes to local high schools, libraries

Covington Mayor Ron Washington was also at the event.

From left to right: The Fischer Group CEO Tim McMahon, Guy Van Rooyen of the van Rooyen Group, Acendion Collective President David Spaulding, Fischer Group Chairman Greg Fischer, Kenton County Commissioner Beth Sewell, Covington Mayor Ron Washington. Photo provided | Strategic Advisors

Fischer Homes broke ground on its new corporate headquarters in Covington on April 15. The new HQ will be located at the old First District Elementary School building on Scott Street; the company’s current headquarters is located in Erlanger.

Planned renovations will see the building’s footprint expand from its current $65,000 square feet to about 95,000 square feet.

This will include the addition of three new stories to the existing building’s north end and one new story above the building’s gym. The renovations represent about $15

“Today’s groundbreaking is a powerful statement about Covington’s momentum,” said Washington. “The Fischer Group’s decision to invest in our downtown is a clear signal that our urban core is on the rise.

Not only does this project strengthen our local economy by bringing hundreds of high-paying jobs into the heart of our city, but it also reinforces that Covington is a destination for innovation, talent and opportunity.”

Construction will be managed by the Acendion Collective, itself a subsidiary of Fischer Homes. The company hopes to have its new HQ up and running by the end of 2027.

Chimera return to the top of the Cathedral Basilica in Covington

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O’Rourke Wrecking Company removing the figures from Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption in Covington in 2023. Photo provided | Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption.

A gargoyle prior to being restored. Note the wear on the terra cotta. Photo by Tony Wagner Photography. Photo provided | The Diocese of Covington

Restored gargoyles on the side of the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption in Covington. Photo by Tony Wagner photography. Photo provided | The Diocese of Covington

Granny’s Latonia Diner announces closure after building sold

Restored ornamentations known as chimera are once again atop the parapets of the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption in Covington.

The reinstallment marks the latest in a process of recasting the terra cotta figures throughout the structure.

There are 58 figures in all, known collectively as grotesques: 26 on top called chimera and 32 on the side called gargoyles.

The gargoyles are decorative false rainspouts, and the chimeras are decorative anthropomorphized figures atop the facade modeled after the ones at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris. While both are decorative features at the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption, the gargoyles on Notre-Dame Cathedral and others have a practical function as downspouts, projecting rainwater from the building.

The chimeras and gargoyles were made

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Chimera being reinstalled on April 9, 2026. Photo provided | Leigh Ann Divine

Granny’s Latonia Diner announced its closure on Facebook. Photo provided | Granny’s Latonia Diner

Granny’s Latonia Diner welcomed its final customers April 15 after the building’s landlord sold it, according to the diner’s Facebook post.

“We are so thankful for the support everyone has shown us,” the post reads in part.

The diner said it would still be doing its free community Thanksgiving this year, and it is looking for another location where it can reopen.

KSO’s Men in Black brass quintet. Photo provided | KSO

The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra’s Men in Black brass quintet began visiting local high schools and libraries in late April and early May as part of the orchestra’s ongoing music education programs.

“The quintet, comprised of KSO brass players, began back in the late 1990s, adopting the appearance of the characters in the “Men in Black” film franchise (black suits, dark sun glasses),” according to a KSO press release. “They even employ a neuralizer (‘flashy-thingy’) to make audiences forget any missed notes, and to remember what they learned throughout the program.”

The quintet visited music classes at Beechwood and Ryle High Schools on April 20 and 21. They also performed free concerts at local libraries in late April and early May. Information on the public library concerts is below: • Fort Thomas branch of the Campbell County Library: April 24 at 7 p.m.

• Burlington Branch of the Boone County Library: May 1 at 7 p.m.

• Latonia Branch of the Kenton County Library: May 2 at 2 p.m.

Learn more about KSO and its educational programs at kyso.org and contact your local library branch to learn more about the concert dates.

New state license plate helps promote Gateway, community college system Local residents can now support emergency funding for students at Gateway and other Kentucky community and technical colleges by purchasing a new Kentucky Community and Technical College System, or KCTCS, license plate when renewing their vehicle registration.

kenton county briefs Outstanding Women of NKY honorees Terri Bernstein, owner and chief executive officer, BB Riverboats

Woman holds license plate. Photo provided | Kentucky Community and Technical College System

“With every registration, $10 goes directly to our student emergency funds, helping remove non-academic barriers and keeping our students enrolled and on track to earn their credentials,” said Ryan Quarles, KCTCS president, in a press release.

KCTCS emergency funding helps students surmount barriers related to housing, food, transportation, childcare, academic supplies, utilities and medical bills. KCTCS will need to garner at least 500 registrations a year in order to keep the license plate program sustainable. People can also donate directly to KCTCS and forego getting a specialty plate by consulting with their local clerk when registering their vehicle.

“Our hope is that Kentucky residents will help spread the word to their friends, family, and colleagues so we can continue supporting students across the commonwealth,” Quarles added.

Learn more about the program at KCTCS’ dedicated webpage.

LINK Media CEO named among 2026 Outstanding Women of NKY award honorees LINK Media President and CEO Lacy Starling is among this year’s Outstanding Women of Northern Kentucky honorees, the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce announced.

Each year, the NKY Chamber Women’s Initiative Outstanding Women of Northern Kentucky Awards celebrates those who demonstrate exceptional achievement, meaningful service to their professions or region and a commitment to integrity, perseverance and leadership.

The Outstanding Women of Northern Kentucky Awards were established in fall 1984 by the late Nancy Boothe, wife of then-Northern Kentucky University President Leon E. Boothe. Since then, more than 250 women have been recognized for blazing trails, opening doors and demonstrating leadership in their professions, communities and beyond.

“What began as an opportunity to spotlight local leaders more than 40 years ago, has now grown into a highly anticipated gathering for the region each year,” said Holly Nibert Harrison, director of the NKY Chamber Women’s Initiative. “We’re thrilled to celebrate this year’s honorees, in a room filled with their families, friends and colleagues, and sharing all the remarkable accomplishments and impacts of these incredible women.”

The awards will be presented during the Outstanding Women of Northern Kentucky Awards luncheon on June 4 at Turfway Park Racing & Gaming in Florence.

Terri Bernstein is a third-generation owner with more than 26 years of service to the company. She oversees BB Riverboats, Current Catering, and the USS Nightmare. She’s armed Terri Bernstein. Photo with degrees in hoprovided | NKY Chamtel, restaurant and ber tourism management from Western Kentucky University, as well as a paralegal studies degree from Purdue University. She holds a 100 Ton Master’s License issued by the U.S. Coast Guard, which is for full-time captains on bigger vessels such as tours, ferries, dinner cruises, whale watches and crew boats.

Bernstein is actively involved on the boards of MeetNKY, Southbank Partners and The Haunted Attraction Association.

Jessica Fette, mayor for City of Erlanger and owner of The Hive Jessica Fette, mayor of the City of Erlanger and owner of The Hive, is a long-standing Erlanger resident with a degree in economics and business adminisJessica Fette. Photo pro- tration from NKU. She served as an vided | NKY Chamber Erlanger City Council member from 2016 to 2018 before becoming the first female mayor of Erlanger, a role she has held since 2019. She opened The Hive, a coffee bar, restaurant and gathering space for the community, with her family in 2022. Fette currently serves as chair of the Eons Preserve nonprofit.

Christine Russell, executive director of the Northern Kentucky Port Authority and vice president of strategy at BE NKY Growth Partnership Christine Russell has served in her Port Authority role since 2022, defining and implementing its strategic direction and managing finances and operations. Her

leadership has helped with the completion of two big local projects including the OneNKY Center and SparkHaus.

Russell serves on the boards for TriChristine Russell. Photo State Trails and provided | NKY ChamBlue North and is ber on the Urban Land Institute’s national Public/Private Partnership Council, among others.

Lacy Starling, president and CEO, LINK Media Lacy Starling is a former newspaper reporter turned entrepreneur, writer, speaker, educator and mentor. Before launching LINK in 2021 and serving as its founding president and CEO, she LINK Media CEO Lacy operated Legion Starling. Photo provided Logistics, a startup | Tonya Bolton that developed into a $26 million company headquartered in Newport. Starling also serves on the NKY Chamber board and has been recognized with the Cincinnati Business Courier’s 40 Under 40, among other recognitions.

St. Elizabeth Healthcare Henrietta Cleveland Inspiring Women honoree Holly Danneman, associate dean, UK College of Medicine – NKY Holly Danneman leads all aspects of campus operations, including medical student education, faculty development, curriculum oversight, staffing, budgeting, philanstrategic Holly Danneman. Photo thropy, provided | NKY Chamgrowth and comber munity engagement. She holds a degree in science from Xavier University and received her medical degree from the University of Kentucky’s College of Medicine. She completed her training at St. Elizabeth Family Medicine Residency, where she served as chief resident and house staff resident. She spent more than a decade in the St. Elizabeth Emergency Department, followed by service as an adult hospitalist, before making the transition to academic medicine. Since 2019, she’s served as a preceptor for both St. Elizabeth Family Medicine Residency and the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. She serves on the boards of GO Pantry, the Northern Kentucky Local Board of Health and Faith Community Clinic.

Nancy Janes Boothe Scholarship recipient

Karen Zengel, executive director, St. Vincent de Paul Northern Kentucky Karen Zengel joined the organization in 2017 after nearly two decades in market research. She leads the organization’s mission of providing basic needs and emergency fiKaren Zengel. Photo nancial assistance provided | NKY Chamto neighbors facber ing hardship. She holds a degree in economics from Bethany College and an MBA from Xavier University. She serves on the Executive Committee of the Safety Net Alliance of Northern Kentucky, the steering committee for the Erlanger Business Council and is a Leadership Northern Kentucky Class of 2020 graduate.

Kristin Hughes, Thomas More University Kristin Hughes is a single mother who works full time while pursuing her MBA. She has a degree in English from the University of Dayton and serves on the Emerging Leaders Kristin Hughes. Photo Steering Commitprovided | NKY Chamtee at the Federal ber Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati, where she’s employed. She volunteers at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds.

Notice of Proposed Communications Tower Construction The Kentucky State Police is planning to construct a communications tower in Alexandria, KY. Vertical Structures, Inc. has petitioned the Federal Communications Commission for an Antenna Structure Registration utilizing Form 854 with a filing number of A1382492. The tower will be located near the Campbell County Park and Ride on US 27. Coordinates of the location are 38° 56’ 49.6” N, 84° 23’ 41.2” W. The project consists of the construction of a 250’ tall self-support lattice tower plus appurtenances that will increase the communications coverage of the Kentucky State Police. The tower will be located within a fenced in compound measuring 65’x50’. The tower will be lit with a dual red-white medium intensity lighting system. Interested persons can review this application by going to: www.fcc.gov/asr/applications and entering the Form 854 file number of A1382492. Persons who may have environmental concerns about this structure are able to raise such concerns by filing a Request for Environmental Review with the Federal Communications Commission. The Federal Communications Commission strongly encourages interested parties to file a Request for Environmental Review.

Interested persons can file a Request for Environmental Review at www.fcc.gov/asr/environmentalrequest.

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Katie Meyer

atie Meyer, beloved wife, daughter, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, passed away on the morning of April 16 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Katie will be remembered for the way she lived: fully, generously, and fearlessly. She was brilliant, vibrant, thoughtful, and kind.

Her spirit, humor, and compassion left a lasting mark on everyone who knew her.

Her loss is immeasurable, but so is the impact she leaves behind in the countless lives she touched around the world, in her community, and in her family.

Katie was a proud Covingtonian; wherever she was in the world, Covington was always home. She grew up in Old Seminary Square, attended Sixth District and Latonia Elementary, and graduated from Covington Latin in 2000. While in high school, she competed on behalf of the United States in the 1999 Trampoline & Tumbling World Championships in South Africa.

Katie earned a bachelors from the University of Kentucky and a Master’s in urban policy from the New School in New York City. She travelled the world during her studies, immersing herself in South and Central America, working in public administration in New Delhi, India and in British Columbia, Canada. Yet her heart remained in Covington, and she returned here in 2010.

When she returned, she embraced a mission to improve our city that she would never let go.

Her dedication to that mission was profoundly evident in her work as executive director of Renaissance Covington from 2010 to 2019. Katie was a driving force behind the revitalization of downtown Covington. She championed economic growth, supported small businesses, and helped to cultivate Covington’s vibrant sense of place that so many continue to love today.

Katie was instrumental in launching and growing community events including the

Farmer’s Market, RoeblingFest, Art Off Pike, the Covington Night Bazaar, and the Running of the Goats, while also helping to lay the groundwork for the city’s longterm sustainability and success. In 2015, she became a published author when she co-wrote Walking Cincinnati, a guide that highlighted the history and culture of many Cincinnati and NKY neighborhoods. In 2017, the national organization Main Street America awarded Renaissance Covington the “Great American Main Street Award” in recognition of Katie’s accomplishments.

In March 2012, Katie’s drive to build community led her and her wife, Bonnie, to open Pike Street Lounge, a vibrant gathering place built around creativity and hospitality. It stood as a reflection of Katie’s gift for bringing people together and spaces where others felt welcome — all while she was continuing her important placemaking work in a variety of other roles.

After helping to create a public internet network in Covington, Katie joined Cincinnati Bell in 2019 to lead UniCity, the company’s national “smart cities” initiative. While at Cincinnati Bell/Altafiber, Katie worked with cities around the country, from Honolulu, Hawaii, to Dayton, Ohio, to broaden access to the internet and technology.

In August of 2023, Katie became the CEO of the Downtown Dayton Partnership, where she championed economic development, supported small businesses, and helped create a more vibrant, connected, and inclusive community. While in Dayton, she served on the Board of Directors of Heritage Ohio, YWCA Dayton (OH), Boys and Girls Club of Dayton (OH). The Boys and Girls Club of Dayton described Katie as “a remarkable leader, a courageous voice for equity, and a radical champion for young people.”

meant to them. She taught them to dream bigger than they ever imagined, and to believe they were capable of achieving anything — including traveling to places they once only dreamed of. She widened their perspectives on life in ways too countless to name, and was both a mentor and a hero to them. Katie is, and always will be, the light of their world. In her final year, her grandson Dax brought her endless joy — she was so very happy to be his Kkay and we are so deeply grateful that she got to spend that time loving him and being loved by him.

Katie’s sense of leadership and civic duty was also evident through her roles in numerous other organizations, including serving as a board member for organizations such as Be Concerned, the Covington Business Council, the Kentucky Foundation for Women, and Skyward. Katie served on the development committees of the Esperanza Latino Center and the Life Learning Center, and chaired the Outstanding Women of Northern Kentucky Awards in 2023.

Above all, Katie’s greatest love was her wife, Dr. Bonnie Meyer, who was the center of her world and her trusted partner. From the moment they met in 2011, they were inseparable — it was love at first sight. They wed in New York City’s Central Park in 2012, and together they built a life filled with love and passion — for each other, for their friends, and for a better world.

Yet there was perhaps no endeavor that illustrated Katie’s fiercely inclusive spirit better than her work with Northern Kentucky Pride and the NKY Pride Center. Katie was the incredibly tenacious and deeply organized driving force behind so much of the Northern Kentucky Pride Center’s work. She didn’t just believe in making Northern Kentucky a safer, more inclusive, and vibrant place for the LGBTQ+ community, she actively made it happen.

She was a true advocate with a rare talent for turning ideas into action and making people — from first-time volunteers to long-time advocates — felt welcomed, valued, and essential. Whether she was helping lead the creation of the NKY Pride Awards, coordinating PrideFest and the parade, or simply connecting members of the community, Katie showed up when it mattered most. Always. Her impact will continue to be felt in the community she helped build and the example she set for others.

She is also survived by her loving parents: Joe and Dale Meyer; children: Alyssa Nickles and Kyle (Jade) Nickles; brothers: Chris (Megan) Meyer, David (Marisa McNee) Meyer and Jon (Maranda) Meyer; grandchild: Dax Nickles; niece: Lydia Meyer and nephews: Lucas Meyer and Ryan Meyer.

A celebration of Katie’s life will be announced in the coming days. Her family looks forward to gathering with all who loved her to honor the extraordinary life she lived.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that contributions be made in Katie’s memory to the NKY Pride Center, an organization close to her heart.

Katie’s life was a gift, and her legacy will continue to live on in the communities she shaped and the people she inspired.

Katie was also a devoted and beloved mother, and her children wish to share what she

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Teen’s persistence pays off as legislature adopts rescue dogs, cats as official KY pet “It is about awareness. It is about adoption, and it’s about recognizing the value in every animal.”

By Sarah Ladd | Kentucky Lantern

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itching a ride on the backs of treeing walker coonhounds, rescue dogs and cats are set to become the official pets of Ken-

Another amendment from Rep. Derek Lewis, R-London, designates “​the eastern spotted skunk as the official state nongame mammal of Kentucky” and “the eastern hellbender as the state amphibian of Kentucky,” which he called a “worthy cause” since hellbender populations are “dependent on having clean water.”

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Senate Bill 37, which designates the hound as Kentucky’s official state dog breed, passed both chambers of the General Assembly in the final hours of the 2026 legislative session.

Bill sponsor Sen. Robin L. Webb, R-Grayson, filed the bill because the treeing walker coonhound is the only breed Kentucky can claim to have originated that is registered with the United Kennel Club and American Kennel Club. The latter says the treeing walker coonhound is “as Southern as biscuits and gravy, magnolia trees and William Faulkner.”

An amendment filed by Rep. Erika Hancock, D-Frankfort, though, names the official state pets to be “domestic cats and dogs, both purebred and mixed breeds alike, that reside in or have been adopted from Kentucky animal shelters or rescue organizations.”

Frankfort teenager Ethan Branscum, 13, has advocated for this since he was 6 years old.

The bill now heads to Gov. Andy Beshear’s desk.

Ethan Branscum testifies alongside former state Reps. Joe Graviss (center) and Kevin Bratcher (right) in 2020. Photo provided | Kentucky Lantern

As the clock ticked toward midnight, Branscum said he felt a “rollercoaster” of emotions: He was concerned on April 14 that it wouldn’t pass, but still felt hints of hope that came and went.

“It’s amazing to me, because we’ve been working so long on this, and it’s really, really good to finally get it passed,” Branscum said.

Speaking on the floor around 10 p.m. April 15, Hancock praised Branscum for championing rescue pets over the last seven years.

“This young man has filed it every session,

learning the process with patience, determination and curiosity — and what he has learned is more than any textbook can teach,” Hancock said. “He has learned that what looks easy, isn’t. It takes hard work, dedication, patience and cooperation to pass the bill.”

It’s not symbolic only, Hancock said — it’s also about increasing awareness of the need for adoptions.

“This amendment recognizes the thousands of animals and shelters across all 120 counties waiting for a home,” Hancock said.

Branscum isn’t sure what comes next for him, but he knows his work and advocacy doesn’t end here. In addition to advocating for rescue pets, Branscum has busied himself raising resources for disaster victims and distributing pet food around Frankfort.

“This is something that I’ve dedicated seven and a half years of my life to. I’m really glad that I’ve finally been able to see it through to the finish and finally — finally — get it done,” he said. “I do know that we’re definitely going to work more on our education and our disaster relief stuff. We’re also going to put a lot more work into our homeless pet food pantry. I feel like all the little side projects that have been born off of this, I’m going to focus on now.”

MASTER COMMISSIONER’S SALE BOONE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT

DIVISION III

DIVISION III

CASE NO.: 25-CI-00601

CASE NO.: 25-CI-01193

KENNETH WILLIAMS

PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC

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STEPHEN CLAUS, ET AL.

MICHAEL FOSTER, ET AL.

By virtue of a judgment and order of sale of the Boone Circuit Court rendered APRIL 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, MAY 21, 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 NOVEMBER 12, 2025 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, MAY 21, 2026 at the hour of 9:00 a.m. or thereabouts, the following described property to-wit:

ADDRESS: 1752 VAL COURT, BURLINGTON, KENTUCKY 41005

ADDRESS: 40 RIO GRANDE CIRCLE, APT. 2, FLORENCE, KENTUCKY 41042

PVA PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 049.00-15-003.01

PVA PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 062.00-02-040.02

AMOUNT OF JUDGMENT: $4,322.25

AMOUNT OF JUDGMENT: $175,356.51

GROUP NO.: 1576

GROUP NO.: 3226

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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sports Proposed draft realignment will shake things up on the KHSAA football scene

St. Henry Catholic School is proposed to move up from Class 2A to 3A in just its third football season come 2027. Photo provided | Rob Lux

The Kentucky High School Athletic Association football scene will look different once again come 2027.

With populations in regions continuing to be fluent and the new 1.35 multiplier for private schools (will get to that in a bit), it created some change for the new football

draft realignment for the 2027 and 2028 seasons.

In a board meeting last year, the KHSAA Board of Control determined alignment will happen every two years for the foreseeable future, electing to shift from every four years like it did prior.

The enrollment figures for the newest alignment are based on the average number of boys enrolled in each respective school as reported by the Kentucky Department of Education second-month report (growth factor membership) for the 2024-25 and 2025-26 school years. Those enrollment numbers are listed on the KHSAA website.

Now the 1.35 multiplier comes into play for the private schools. Each private school is calculated by the number of boys enrolled in the school and multiplied by 1.35. For example, Covington Catholic had 522 boys enrolled in the 2024-25 school year, the 1.35 multiplier would take that enrollment

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to 704 boys. In effect, it takes the Colonels from a 4A school to 5A in the new realignment (see the realignment districts below).

DISTRICT 5– Beechwood, Bishop Brossart, Gallatin County, Owen County, Walton-Verona

As far as how the classes work: the highest 32 enrollments are in 6A. For Class 1A, the number of schools rises from 34 to 36 schools. The reasoning behind that is the request of coaches to minimize or eliminate forfeits in postseason play. Last season for example, had three forfeits in 1A. For Class 2A and 3A, 38 schools are in the draft and 39 schools in 4A and 5A. A total of 32 teams in each class make the playoffs.

Listed below is the draft alignment, it will be finalized at the next KHSAA Board of Control meeting on May 5-6. Schools have from now until May 4 to withdraw consideration from district play or make other reclassification project comments. There is no opportunity to request to play in a higher or lower class. Any school that withdraws from their respective district for the new realignment will then be ineligible for postseason play until the 2029 season.

Some notes:

CLASS 3A

• 1A, District 3 is basically the walkable district with Bellevue, Dayton, Holy Cross, NewCath and Newport all within walking distance of one another.

• Ludlow will be on an island in 1A, District 4 with Bracken County, Eminence and Trimble County. While it looks to be a much easier district on paper, they’ll be traveling a lot more.

• Bishop Brossart is proposed to move up to 2A, thanks to the 1.35 multiplier.

They’ll join Beechwood, Walton-Verona, Owen County and Gallatin County while Bracken County moves back down to 1A. • St. Henry will just be in its third year of varsity football existence come 2027 and are moving up a class from 2A to 3A. They’ll join Lloyd Memorial’s district, creating a neighborhood rivalry as the two schools are less than two miles apart. Rack up the mileage from there as Fleming County, Bath County and Pendleton County are also in the district.

• Well, it was a fun two years with Highlands and Covington Catholic being in the same district. Highlands stays put in the Class 4A, 7th District with Holmes, Harrison County, Mason County and Grant County. After electing out for the 2025 and ’26 seasons, Holmes can get back to postseason play in 2027 if they so choose.

• CovCath moves up to 5A thanks to the multiplier with Boone County, Cooper, Conner, Dixie Heights and Scott. But hey, no more Boyle County to worry about.

• Nothing changes for the 6A schools in NKY. Campbell County, Ryle and Simon Kenton are still with Great Crossing in the 6th District.

CLASS 1A DISTRICT 3– Bellevue, Dayton, Holy Cross (Covington), Newport Central Catholic, Newport DISTRICT 4– Bracken County, Eminence, Ludlow, Trimble County CLASS 2A

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DISTRICT 6– Bath County, Fleming County, Lloyd Memorial, Pendleton County, St. Henry CLASS 4A DISTRICT 7– Grant County, Harrison County, Highlands, Holmes, Mason County CLASS 5A DISTRICT 5– Boone County, Conner, Cooper, Covington Catholic, Dixie Heights, Scott CLASS 6A DISTRICT 6– Campbell County, Great Crossing, Larry A Ryle High School, Simon Kenton

Borchers steps down at Cooper after 18 years

Cooper High School head coach Randy Borchers stepped down from the position after 18 years at the helm. File photo | LINK nky archives

The lone coach in Cooper’s 18-year football history has resigned. Randy Borchers made the announcement on April 13.

Borchers is taking another position in another district that can’t be disclosed yet, but with the amount of time spent on Longbranch Road in Union, the decision didn’t come easy.

Borchers has guided the Jaguars since the inception of the program in 2008. He led them to three state championship games, finishing runner-up each time, including back-to-back runner-up finishes in 2023 and 2024 in losses to Bowling Green both seasons. The 2012 team that drove all the way to the state title game also lost to Bowling Green.

They’ve won 118 games in the 18 seasons with Borchers, which includes four region championships and four district titles.

They’re coming off their best four-year stretch where they’ve gone 40-13 from 2022-25 with quite a few players going on to play college football.

He’s also served as the school’s athletic director and will not be returning in that role after the school year as well. Borchers stated he’d like to be involved in the hiring process for the next football coach as well as the next girls basketball coach, but is leaving that decision up to the administration.

CASE NUMBER 25-CI-01275

CASE NUMBER 25-CI-00980

DIVISION 2

DIVISION 1

NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING

PURCHASE AREA LIEN HOLDINGS LLC VS.

VS.

SAMANTHA RODRIGUEZ, ET AL.

SHERRI LYNN HOLT, ET AL.

BY VIRTUE OF A JUDGMENT RENDERED 3/9/2026 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 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 5/19/2026 at 3:00pm, the following property, to-wit:

To the highest or best bidder at public auction on 5/19/2026 at 3:00pm, the following property, to-wit: 30 Woodland Hills Drive, Unit 3, Southgate, Kentucky 41071 Group No: 41642/E4

17 Deitrich Road, Highland Heights, Kentucky 41076

COMMISSIONER’S SALE CAMPBELL COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT

PIDN: 999-99-11-644.00

Group No: 30627/C4 & 30627/C5 PIDN: 999-99-21-635.00

CASE NUMBER 26-CI-00129

CASE NUMBER 25-CI-00299

CASE NUMBER 25-CI-00532

DIVISION 2

DIVISION 2

DIVISION 2

PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC

KY GATE, LLC

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

VS.

VS.

VS.

MARK CHARLES LONGWELL, ET AL.

LINDA G. HAFER, ET AL.

VIRGINIA R. PARROTT AKA VIRGINIA PARROTT, ET AL.

BY VIRTUE OF A JUDGMENT RENDERED 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 3/16/2026 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 10/1/2025 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 5/19/2026 at 3:00pm, the following property, to-wit:

To the highest or best bidder at public auction on 5/19/2026 at 3:00pm, the following property, to-wit:

To the highest or best bidder at public auction on 5/19/2026 at 3:00pm, the following property, to-wit:

7461 Flintshire Drive, Alexandria, Kentucky 41001

200 Sonoma Court, Unit 102, Cold Spring, Kentucky 41076

420 Lakeview Drive, Unit 12, Wilder, Kentucky 41071

Group No: 70381/G14 PIDN: 999-99-38-796.00

Group No: 41671/B1 PIDN: 999-99-20-464.20

Group No: 41372/V9 PIDN: 999-99-18-724.37

THE COMPLETE LEGAL DESCRIPTION IS MORE PARTICULARLY SET OUT IN THE JUDGMENT AND ORDER OF SALE ENTERED IN THIS CASE. 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. 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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Mansion with a pool Address: 943 Squire Oaks Drive, Villa Hills Price: $4.9 million Bedrooms: Five Bathrooms: Six (plus one half bath) Square footage: 16,000 School district: Kenton County School District County: Kenton Special features: A luxury estate in Villa Hills offers more than 16,000 square feet of living space on about an acre, combining high-end design with expansive indoor and outdoor amenities. Built in 2013, the five-bedroom, six-and-a-half-bath home features soaring ceilings, large-scale living areas and custom architectural details throughout, along with a five-car garage and a private, wooded setting. Interior highlights include a chef-style kitchen, multiple gathering spaces and upscale finishes, with additional room for entertainment, fitness or guest accommodations.

Outdoor features include patios, landscaped grounds and scenic views that enhance the property’s secluded, resort-style feel.

This home features a chef-style kitchen.

The exterior of this Villa Hills mansion. Photo provided | Michele Mamo, Dwell The outdoor pool is surrounded by the home.

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