Following months of intense discussion and review, Fort Thomas City Council has begun the prosses of approving a new zoning ordinance plan. On Monday, council held the first reading of the proposed Unified Development Ordinance, which combines both zoning and subdivision regulations. The council meeting followed a special session held between the council, city staff […]
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Florence approves paramedicine pilot program
The Florence community will benefit from a new pilot program that adds two part-time positions dedicated to providing information, support and patient care management. The Community Paramedicine Pilot Program is funded through a grant by the Copic Medical Foundation. Florence council approved a municipal order to join St. Elizabeth Healthcare and the Covington Fire Department […]
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Bellevue group announces new website, plans for collaboration with Dayton
At a short meeting on Wednesday, Charlie Zimmerman, a member of the Bellevue business group In View, addressed city council to announce the group’s new website. He invited council and the public to visit and outlined several upcoming events and ways the community can support Bellevue businesses. Zimmerman owns Three Spirits Tavern located in the […]
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Dayton, Bellevue to share police social worker
Thanks to money received as part of the state’s opioid settlement, police departments in the cities of Dayton and Bellevue will share the services of a social worker. On Tuesday, Dayton city council voted to authorize Mayor Ben Baker to enter into an interlocal agreement with Campbell County and Bellevue to use some of the […]
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With U.S. Route 27 in mind, Southgate joins Southbank Partners
On Wednesday, Southgate city council voted to join the roster of Northern Kentucky cities working with economic development organization Southbank Partners. The city will be the first city partner that is not a river city and represents an expansion of the organization’s outlook on regional development. After sitting down with Mayor Jim Hamberg to discuss […]
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Amendment 2 opponents rally to get out the vote in final push before election
Members of the Kentucky Education Association, Kentuckians for the Commonwealth and other education advocates opposing Amendment 2 held a final rally Sunday night. A crowd of about 60 people gathered at Wooden Cask Brewing in Newport to hear speakers and make final get-out-the-vote plans for the time leading up to the vote on Tuesday. Amendment […]
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Boone County superintendent: Vouchers ‘created a lot of challenges’ in Indiana
Boone County Schools Superintendent Jeff Hauswald addressed Florence City Council Tuesday, where he was asked about Amendment 2, which would add language to Kentucky’s constitution that would enable legislators to provide public funding for non-public education. Hauswald, who has served 27 years in education, was formerly the superintendent at Monroe County Schools in Bloomington, Indiana, […]
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Fort Thomas looks for ways to save money on city projects
Fort Thomas city council members passed two measures on Monday that take advantage of opportunities that could save the city some money on its projects. Timing was the issue on a street repair opportunity. Maine Avenue in Fort Thomas has had slippage issues for a long time. The city plans a construction project to rebuild […]
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Southgate discusses new $150k evidence room
Southgate City Council members addressed a new evidence room at their Wednesday meeting, an issue that has been under discussion for several months. After Police Chief John Christmann shared his concerns about the need for a larger police evidence room last year, city officials put aside $150,000 for the room in this year’s budget. The […]
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Southgate decides not to legalize use of golf carts on city streets
Southgate city council decided not to amend an ordinance prohibiting golf carts on city streets. A motion to accept the amendment that would have permitted the vehicles under certain conditions was not moved forward by council. Council members began discussions about changing the city ordinance this spring. They asked city attorney Mary Ann Stewart to […]