Fort Thomas is honoring a few heroic citizens and first responders for their life-saving efforts during a cardiac arrest at the local YMCA. On Monday at the Fort Thomas City Council meeting Fire Chief Chris Amon presented commendations alongside a Fort Thomas Fire Department community hero challenge coin to YMCA staff Arielle Dawson, Madison Coons, […]
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Elsmere recognizes Joe Pannunzio for 18 years of service
Elsmere Mayor Marty Lenhof is celebrating Joe Pannunzio for 18 years of service to the city. On Tuesday, Elsmere City Council presented Pannunzio with a mayoral proclamation and key to the city for his work and devotion to his community. “Mr. Pannunzio has demonstrated unwavering dedication, professionalism and integrity throughout his many years of service […]
Elsmere enters negotiations for new public works facility
The city of Elsmere has entered into negotiations with both SHP Architecture and Design and John L. Maxwell Construction for a new public works facility. On Tuesday, the Elsmere City Council agreed to begin negotiations with the design and construction firms for the new public works building. Council also conducted the first reading to issue […]
Fort Thomas forensic audit finds more than $847K in cash discrepancies
Fort Thomas recently reviewed a draft forensic audit that revealed a larger total of unrecorded discrepancies in the city’s general fund than originally discovered. On Monday, the draft of the forensic audit, conducted by Dean Dorton Allen Ford, PLLC earlier this year, was shared during the city council meeting. The audit revealed over $847,000 in […]
Fort Thomas repeals past bike ordinance, enacts new one
Correction: The previous version of this article stated that Fort Thomas banned all electric mobility devices on city sidewalks. The city only banned e-bikes on city sidewalks. Fort Thomas has new rules for where and how e-bikes, e-scooters and other electric mobility devices can be used on public property. City council approved the updated regulations […]
Taylor Mill to hold public meeting for new pickleball court in Pride Park
The Taylor Mill City Commission voted Wednesday to hold a public hearing on the Pride Park project and selected the official location for the park’s new pickleball courts. “There are some locations within the park that create grading concerns, would be a lot more expensive in terms of the site work, or could lead to […]
Elsmere Fire Chief explains new camera at Main Street railroad crossing
Elsmere firefighters will soon have a new tool to avoid delays caused by trains blocking a key crossing: a live webcam that lets crews check the tracks before choosing their route to an emergency. Fire Chief Paul LaFontaine told city council Tuesday that the webcam is intended to help crews navigate around delays caused by […]
Silver Grove pushes back e-bike ordinance for further discussion
After public comments and deliberation, the Silver Grove City Council did not vote on a new e-bike ordinance last week. At the Sept. 3 Silver Grove City Council meeting, the council decided to schedule a special meeting to focus on and revise the new e-bike ordinance, as the second reading raised new questions and opinions […]
Elsmere’s Rosella Porterfield Park playground renovation to begin next week
Rosella Porterfield Park will receive an upgrade to its playground equipment and overall appearance starting next week. On Tuesday, Elsmere City Council invited the public to view renovation updates on Rosella Porterfield Park, including images of new equipment and a proposed layout presented by Public Works Director Chris Zerhusen. “We’re bringing the playground out closer […]
New e-bike ordinance raises concern for lack of helmets in Fort Thomas
Fort Thomas city council introduced the first reading of a new bike ordinance aimed at regulating the use of e-bikes, electric scooters and other forms of motorized single transportation. On Monday, Fort Thomas city council and the local community discussed the first reading of the new bike ordinance, mainly its lack of helmet requirements and […]

