Something’s going on at this corner on Alexandria Pike near the Reca building. It’s a W4 Carwash, one of two being built in Northern Kentucky. The other location will be in Fort Wright. By Robin Gee, city council beat editor Although word on the street was that a fastfood franchise might be moving in, construction […]
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Southgate City Council Votes for Administrative Review With Public Arguments at Next Meeting
Southgate city council members heard a recommendation for a zone change that would affect property that once was the site of the Beverly Hills Supper Club By Robin Gee, city council beat editor The next step in the process of a zone change and possible development of property that includes the site of the former […]
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Cold Spring Announces Mayor’s Children’s Art Contest
Cold Spring Announces Mayor’s Children’s Art Contest. By Robin Gee, city council beat editor Cold Spring Mayor D. Angelo Penque is hosting an art contest for children throughout the city that will highlight their creativity while also celebrating their home town. Participants are asked to create original artwork featuring something or some place within Cold […]
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Alexandria Purchases Land for New Facilities, Continues Comprehensive Plan Update
Alexandria Planning and Zoning Commission Chair Dave Hart discusses next steps for the city’s comprehensive plan update. By Robin Gee, city council beat editor Alexandria city council members approved the purchase of 9.9 acres of land to build a new city building, community center, parks and trails. Negotiations for purchase of the property at 8822 […]
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New Businesses Moving Forward in Alexandria Despite Challenges
The sign is in place and construction well underway for a new Chipolte Mexican Grill location in Alexandria’s Village Green Shopping Center. The restaurant is not the only new business coming to the city. Watch for Harbor Freight and more. (IMG: Chris Schack) By Robin Gee, city council beat editor Business is picking up in […]
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City Council Shares Updates on Radios, COVID response, City Projects at July Meeting
Fort Thomas City Council discussed ongoing projects and issues of adjustment as new state health and safety guidelines become available. by Robin Gee, city council beat editor Updates on ongoing projects were the focus of the July 20 meeting of the Fort Thomas City Council. Most of the projects underway have been affected one way […]
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Saturday night fight at Dayton bar, ends in gun shots, arrest for local man
Hunter Hansel is being held on one million dollars bond, charged with first degree assault and wanton endangerment following a fight in Dayton on Saturday. by Robin Gee One person was shot and another person is in custody after an incident on Saturday night, July 18, that started outside a bar in Dayton. Start searching […]
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Fort Thomas Police issue statement, remedy on “Freddy Freeroaders” who register vehicles out of state
The Freddie the Freeroader campaign reminds Kentucky residents why dodging vehicle use taxes hurts us all. (img: Kentucky Department of Revenue) by Robin Gee, city council beat editor No one likes to pay taxes, but it’s a necessary evil when it comes to having safe highways and roads running across our state. This is the […]
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It’s a Scorcher Out There: Know the Signs of Heat Exhaustion and Stroke
Know the warning signs of heat-related illnesses. (Img: National Weather Service) by Robin Gee Hot weather in July in our area is typical. In fact, the average high temperature for July in Fort Thomas is 86 degrees. Yet, temperatures this month have been above average with Sunday’s high temp reaching 93 degrees and a “feels […]
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Next Step for Development at Beverly Hills Fire Site Moves to Southgate City Council
With a zone change and conditional use approved, plans for a mixed-use residential development and memorial on the site of the 1977 Beverly Hills Supper Club fire moves forward. by Robin Gee, city council beat editor In a unanimous decision last night, the Campbell County Planning and Zoning Commission approved a zone change and conditional […]