FRANK PLEADS GUILTY, PAYS FINE; CRUISER CAM LOCKED UP BY JUDGE

by Michael Monks
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Commissioner Steve Frank pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle under the influence and disregarding a stop sign in an early morning off-docket appearance at the Kenton County Justice Center. The first term Commissioner paid a fine of $784.00 and will be on nonsupervised probation, meaning that if another offense is committed over the next two years, Frank, 55, could serve seven days in jail. Frank's license is suspended for sixty days (a request for "hardship" can be made after thirty days) and he will also attend alcohol treatment classes.

Frank was arrested early Saturday morning after a Covington police officer claimed to have seen him run a stop sign, prompting a stop. The Commissioner spent eight hours in the Kenton County Jail before being released.

Crusier cam video of that arrest will not be released following an order by the presiding judge who honored a request to keep the video sealed. A clerk at the courthouse did not know who made the request. The judge describes the video as "confidential" and has ordered the Covington Police Department never to release the footage regardless of the request, unless used in a confidential, official manner.

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COVINGTON'S RON EINHAUS HONORED WITH STREET NAME

David Street in Botany Hills is now officially "Ron Einhaus Way", named for one of Covington's most active citizens who died late last year. About thirty people gathered Sunday morning outside St. John Congregational Church for the unveiling of the new street sign.

"He was a tremendous man, he loved Kentucky, he loved Covington, his neighborhood, this church and his family," said Ray Kingsbury of Botany Hills. "Above all, he loved a celebration. Today we celebrate the life of Ron Einhaus and the dedication of Ron Einhaus Way."

Mayor Denny Bowman brought to the ceremony multiple photographs taken by Einhaus over the years and discussed them briefly before the crowd. Einhaus's photography was well known within the community and he could be seen all over town, particularly during events, capturing shots of his beloved Covington.

"Ron Einhaus will be taking aerial photos today," added Kingsbury.


David Street is now Ron Einhaus Way in Botany Hills


Dustin Einhaus spoke of his father on behalf of the family. "His name will be remembered for generations to come and we hope it inspires more people to become involved in their communities," Einhaus said. "He didn't like pomp and circumstance, he preferred a supporting role, but he would take the lead on important issues."

Visit www.roneinhaus.com for some of Ron Einhaus' photography and more. More photos from Sunday's street name unveiling courtesy of Barry Johnson are available by clicking the  "Click here for the rest of the story" link below.