Dayton’s newest police officer, a four-month-old English Labrador, took his oath of office at the city’s January 16 council meeting and has already begun training as a therapy dog, drug detection, and will spend time visiting local schools and getting to know children and families in the city.
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Bellevue considers new urban chicken ordinance
Bellevue City Council had a first reading of a new ordinance that, if passed, would allow residents to keep a limited number of chickens within the city limits. The issue has been a topic of discussion within the city off and on for a number of years. In November, resident Ben Grammer asked the council […]
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Dayton school official shares initial ideas for new athletic field
At the city’s November council meeting, Dayton Independent Schools Superintendent Jay Brewer presented some ideas and initial planning for a new athletic field to be built next to Gil Lynn Park. Plans are still very much in the initial stages, he said. Right now, the plans include an athletic field for football and soccer, bleachers […]
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Southgate approves finance plan for 2024 street program
At their first meeting of 2024, Southgate City Council voted to approve financing for city street improvements for 2024. The approval clears the way for the next step  — sending out the construction bids. Before discussing financing options, council members heard from city engineer Jim Shumate on the overall street plan and estimates of the […]
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Local artist brings passion for storytelling to his work
If you’ve purchased holiday stamps recently, you may be holding a little piece of art from Fort Thomas native and resident Gregory Manchess. The award-winning illustrator’s work can be found on book covers, in magazines, on advertisements, gracing the walls of museums and even on the big screen. His paintings of festive snow globes are […]
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Dayton clears way for next phase of Riverfront Commons Trail project
Dayton has made steps to clear the way for construction to continue on phase two of the Riverfront Commons River’s Edge Trail project. At their December council meeting, Dayton city officials approved an order authorizing Mayor Ben Baker to enter into an easement and cost-sharing agreement with Sanitation District 1, the agency responsible for the […]
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Two Fort Thomas police officers earn promotions
The Fort Thomas council meeting Monday night was full of family and friends of two police officers there to receive promotions and new badges from Police Chief Casey Kilgore. Both Kilgore and Mayor Eric Haas noted that there were several people in the department very qualified for the open positions. “The people we are promoting […]
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Bellevue approves new sidewalk maintenance policy
In November, Bellevue City Council approved an amendment to the city’s sidewalk maintenance ordinance, and then during its December meeting, the officials approved a policy designed to add further clarification and lay out a sidewalk maintenance plan throughout the city. The original ordinance outlines property owner and city responsibilities for maintaining sidewalks adjoining private properties […]
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Bellevue creates memorial bench program
Bellevue city officials have announced a new bench program to promote more public seating in local parks and other locations throughout the city. Officials said the program creates a partnership between the city and those citizens or groups who want to donate benches to honor someone. The person or entity wishing to honor someone with […]
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Bellevue honored for passing smoke-free ordinance
The city of Bellevue received honors and praise from an alliance of Northern Kentucky health organizations for passage of a smoking ban ordinance this year. At the city’s Dec. 13 council meeting, members of the Breathe Easy Coalition awarded city officials with a placard and gift bags for their foresight and support for community health. […]
