Southgate has joined other river cities in adopting a Read Ready program designed to promote literacy and kindergarten readiness for children throughout the city. Community members packed the city council meeting on Wednesday night to show support for a resolution to create the program, part of an initiative supported by EducateNKY. Led by the city, […]
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Initiatives aim to give NKY children a strong start
When Angela Duncan participated in a Covington walking tour designed to help families work with their young children on reading and learning, she loved it so much she contacted the city about having one in her neighborhood. “When COVID happened, we got one of the passports, and we would drive around to the different A […]
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Dayton proposes property tax rate for 2025-26
At their Sept. 9 city council meeting, Dayton city officials held a first reading of a proposed real property tax rate for fiscal year 2025-26. The new rate of .398 per $100 of assessed value represents the compensating rate plus 2%, half of the increase allowed by Kentucky state statute. City Administrator Jay Fossett explained […]
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Bellevue gets state assistance to address Gilligan Field flooding issues
Bellevue received welcome news this month that could lead to a resolution regarding flooding issues at the newly renovated Gilligan Field sports complex. With a total cost of $8.4 million, the renovation includes major upgrades to Gilligan Field and Stadium, featuring new turf, as well as enhancements to the Ben Flora Gymnasium. Flooding after heavy […]
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Bellevue proposes 2025-26 property tax rate
After a brief public hearing on the matter on Sept. 10, the Bellevue City Council heard a first reading on the proposed property tax rate for the fiscal year 2025-26. The rate, .364 per $100 of assessed valuation of real property (real estate), represents the compensating rate plus the 4% increase, the maximum allowed by […]
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Southgate passes new tax rates
After a brief hearing, the Southgate City Council voted to approve new real property and personal property tax rates for the fiscal year 2025-26. The new rate will be $0.529 per $100 of assessed value for real property. The new rate reflects the Kentucky compensating rate of .509 plus 4%, the maximum amount cities are […]
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Southgate Park and Tree Board selects Green Thumb Award winners
A primary goal of Southgate’s Park and Tree Board is to promote and educate the public on the value of trees, gardens and natural elements within the city. As a part of that effort, from May through October, the board selects two properties to be awarded a Green Thumb Award. Properties are selected to honor […]
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Southgate Fire Chief John Beatsch inducted into Kentucky Firefighters Hall of Fame
Southgate Fire Chief John Beatsch, a lifelong member of the city’s fire department, has been inducted into the Kentucky Firefighters Association Hall of Fame. At their Aug. 6 meeting, the Southgate City Council learned of this distinction. The organization honored him at their annual conference earlier this month. Beatsch is the sixth Southgate firefighter to […]
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Dayton moves ahead to complete $2.2 M Riverfront Commons trail project
With federal grant funding approved, Dayton can soon move forward to complete its $2.2 million Riverfront Commons River’s Edge Hiking and Biking Trail. At the council meeting on Aug. 12, City Administrator Jay Fossett announced federal funding for the project had been approved. Federal SNK grants are specifically allocated for transportation projects in Northern Kentucky […]
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Residents urge transparency, involvement as Fort Thomas updates comprehensive plan
Earlier this month, Fort Thomas began the process of updating its comprehensive plan and residents are asking for more citizen involvement. The first step in the process started with members of the Planning and Zoning Commission. The commissioners were tasked with reviewing the comprehensive plan and making suggestions about goals and objectives to city council. […]
