Florence firefighters and EMS/EMT paramedics were a focus at the city council’s April 22 meeting. First, two members of the Florence Fire/EMS were honored for their quick “door-to-needle” response time during a recent stroke emergency. This is the second time this year that Florence first responders have received recognition. Firefighter/EMT Josh Abdon and Firefighter/EMS Paramedic […]
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National champion Highlands dance team honored by city council
The Highlands High School Varsity Dance Team brought home a national trophy this winter. During their April meeting, the Fort Thomas City Council honored the team that competed against 40 other teams at the National Dance Alliance National Championship held in Orlando in February. The team earned first place in the Medium Pom category and […]
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Fort Thomas approves bids for Tower Park entrance, Midway District projects
Fort Thomas City Council approved bids for two city projects at its April meeting. The bids were for improvements to the River Road entrance into Tower Park and a much larger Midway Business District streetscape project. River Road into Tower Park As part of the city’s ongoing efforts to improve Tower Park, the council approved […]
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Southgate plans ahead for repairs on Blossom Lane, Valley View Drive
An engineer’s report confirmed what the Southgate city council and many residents already knew: Repairs are much needed on Blossom Lane and Valley View Drive in the city. Jim Shumate, an engineering consultant with Verdantas, told the council during its April 16 meeting that they would divide the project into sections. “On Valley View, we’ve […]
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Florence takes steps toward first medical cannabis facility
Florence may soon clear the way for its first medical cannabis facility. At a caucus meeting on April 15, city council discussed a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning committee to grant a zone map change for Bluegrass Cannacare LLC. The medical cannabis facility began the process back in February with a public hearing at […]
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Bellevue Police Department introduces new personnel
Bellevue Police Chief Jon McClain introduced the department’s social worker and two new police officers at the April 9 city council meeting. The two officers, Jonathan Kohler and Ian Clark, were sworn in a few weeks ago, and McClain said the meeting gave him an opportunity to introduce them to the community. “These are our […]
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Bellevue considers police request for license plate reading cameras
The city of Bellevue might soon be getting license plate reading cameras. Police Chief Jon McClain and a representative from the vendor, Flock Safety, presented on their possible use and cost during an April 9 council meeting. “License plate reading cameras are not necessarily designed to catch live feed or images of people or anything […]
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Explore city services careers at the second annual Florence Public Works Academy
Florence Mayor Julie Aubuchon reminded interested residents to apply for the upcoming Public Works Academy during this week’s city council meeting. The academy is an opportunity to learn skills and gain hands-on experience in the work that city staff perform daily throughout the city. The academy will run from June 9 to July 25. “This […]
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Dayton moves ahead on park improvement plans
Dayton city council approved funding for facility improvements in two of the city’s parks Tuesday. The upgrades are part of an overall plan to improve parks throughout the city over the next couple of years. Council approved the lowest bid of $111,300 from Total Home Care, a local Dayton company, to improve structures at Gil […]
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Southgate honors employees with more than a decade of service
Southgate city officials recognized and honored eight staff members who had served the city for over 10 years during their April council meeting. Mayor Jim Hamberg shared thoughts about each employee as he presented them with service awards. Three city public works department members were honored, including City Foreman Arvil Bowman, who has been with […]