Florence officially welcomed three new police officers during its May 13 city council meeting and marked weeks of recognition for public service and law enforcement. Police Chief Jeff Mallery introduced the officers who took their oath of office with Mayor Julie Aubuchon. Two of the officers, Aaron Spencer and John Martini, are new to the […]
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Honor Run half marathon supports local veterans with $33k donation
Members of the Honor Run Half Marathon came to the Florence city council meeting on May 13 to present a check for $33,000 to the local Honor Flight organization. The Honor Run Half Marathon, held in Florence in November each year, raises funds to support Honor Flight Tri-State, an organization that provides free flights and […]
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Southgate introduces new code enforcement officer
At the May 7 council meeting, Southgate Mayor Jim Hamberg introduced the city’s new code enforcement officer, Neil Berkley. Hamberg said Berkley has hit the ground running and already settled some outstanding cases. He noted residents will see him out and about on the job across the city. He asked Berkley to share some of […]
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Covington seeks volunteers to revitalize, maintain pollinator gardens
A group of about two dozen volunteers gathered in Covington’s Randolph Park on Saturday for the nationwide Great American Cleanup Day. More than 300,000 people nationwide participate in the annual effort to clean their communities of debris and remove trash, according to Keep America Beautiful, the national nonprofit behind the event. The Center for Great […]
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Florence celebrates service of firefighters, paramedics
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 […]
