Erlanger man worried about safety after tree removal leaves 18-foot drop next to his house

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Erlanger man worried about safety after tree removal leaves 18-foot drop next to his house

Following the removal of trees on a city hillside, one Erlanger resident and his family who live atop the hill are trying to get the city to add a barrier.Don Niceley, 89, remembers falling into the tree near his driveway, which is also on city property.I lost my grip and went over, he said.Earlier this month, Duke Energy removed the trees to protect the power lines overhead. The city says they service more than 8,000 local customers.But that le…