Highland Heights heard the first reading of an ordinance Tuesday night that would raise the occupational license fee, a tax on wages paid by anyone working within the city limits, from 1.0% to 1.5%. City Administrator Michael Giffen explained how the wage can assist with future city development. “The additional revenue will allow the city […]
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Braden White is a contributor from Cincinnati, Ohio. He currently attends Northern Kentucky University and serves as the editor-in-chief for The Northerner, NKU’s independent, student-run newspaper. In his free time, you can find him in the gym, grabbing an iced latte with oat milk or performing at Kings Island, where he has worked for five years performing in various shows and parades. Braden graduated from the School for Creative and Performing Arts in 2020.
Braden covers the city of Highland Heights extensively, specifically Highland Heights City Council, and has been writing for LINK nky since January of 2023. He writes about topics such as music, politics and more.
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Highland Heights’ pickleball courts, nature trail projects now underway
Highland Heights shared an update on the construction of the city’s nature trail and pickleball courts at Tuesday night’s city council meeting. According to City Administrator Michael Giffen, work on the additions to the city’s park began last week and is expected to be complete by this fall. “The intention behind the entire greenspace renovation […]
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‘I don’t feel safe’: Roadway safety discussed in Highland Heights
Roadway safety in the city was a topic of discussion at Highland Heights’ June city council meeting Tuesday night. Following concerns brought by citizens, temporary speed bumps are being added on Sunset Drive, one of the busiest streets in the city, according to City Administrator Michael Giffen. Although the speed bumps aren’t permanent, the city […]
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Highland Heights recognizes public works director
Highland Heights City Council recognized Public Works Director Steve Lehman at their meeting on Tuesday. Lehman was recognized in celebration of Arbor Day, a holiday that takes place on April 25 that promotes planting and taking care of trees. Each year, Highland Heights’ tree commission dedicates the award to a community member who has shown […]
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Civil fines may increase in Highland Heights
Highland Heights heard Tuesday about the potential increase in civil fines that could go into effect next month. This potential raise in fines comes after the city “looked to current times, inflation and action of other cities,” according to City Adminstrator Michael Giffen. However, the issuing of fines isn’t just something that happens automatically if […]
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‘I have always been a true social worker at heart’: What it’s like to be a police social worker
There is no such thing as a “normal day” for Highland Heights Police Department Social Worker Angie Weinel. From courtrooms to responding to mental health crises, Weinel has helped bridge the gap between the Highland Heights Police Department police department and Highland Heights citizens for over three years as a police social worker. Journey to […]
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Highland Heights swears in next city council
Highland Heights city council members that were selected during the 2024 General Elections were officially sworn in at Tuesday night’s meeting. The city council members that were officially sworn in by Judge Abigail Voelker include: The city council members will officially begin Jan. 1, 2025.
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Highland Heights receives grant for sidewalk project, greenlights pickleball courts
Highland Heights announced two updates on new city projects Tuesday night. The city received a $3 million grant for the first phase of its two-phase project for sidewalk additions from the I-471 intersection to Renshaw Road. The project will be ongoing for the next few years. “This is super exciting news, and we’re so happy […]
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Here’s how Highland Heights plans to spend its remaining COVID relief money
What to do with the remaining funds from federal COVID-19 relief grants was up for discussion during Tuesday’s Highland Heights City Council meeting. The council provided an update on the spending of remaining American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. These funds were given to municipalities following the pandemic with the focus of “rescuing the American economy, […]
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Highland Heights Council
Highland Heights City Council (8 candidates, vote for 6) Click on the candidate’s names to learn more about them: Deborah Ball In 2006, Deborah Ball became a resident of Highland Heights and hasn’t looked back since. When it comes to her plans for what she hopes to do that impacts Highland Heights citizens, Ball said […]