Known for its health club facilities and promotion of Christian values throughout its 2,600 nation-wide branches, the YMCA is more than your typical nonprofit. For over a century, it has played a vital role in building and strengthening communities by offering an array of programs, services, and initiatives to individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and […]
Author Archives: Brooke Bihl
Highland Heights reviews development projects, including community green space
Council members of Highland Heights heard an overview of the city’s ongoing and future development projects at Tuesday night’s meeting. The annual summary included a broad range of infrastructure and planning initiatives developed over the past year, as well as a timeline for future projects. Working in tandem with the engineering consulting firm Verdantas, the […]
Highland Heights passes a tax break at the gas pump
Drivers in Highland Heights may soon see lower prices at the gas pump after city council passed a resolution Tuesday night to slash 10-cents per-gallon at gas stations located in the city. The decision comes after Gov. Andy Beshear issued an executive order on May 5, placing a 10-cent gas tax break for wholesalers statewide. […]
Highland Heights residents create petition to remove cement barriers on Alexandria Way
Several residents and businesses in Highland Heights have signed a petition advocating for the removal of three concrete barriers on Alexandria Way. The petition states that the barriers hinder the overall flow of traffic and accessibility of surrounding areas. Long-time Highland Heights resident Bonnie Pickett brought the issue to Tuesday’s meeting, where she presented a […]
Highland Heights councilmember’s arrest cited as possible conflict of interest
Several Highland Heights City Council members asked Jesse Hockenbury to voluntarily remove himself from future meetings after his arrest on misdemeanor sexual abuse charges earlier this year. The request was made at Tuesday’s city council meeting, with councilmember Hockenbury cited as posing a potential conflict of interest in any decisions related to the police department. […]

