Residents of Dayton and Bellevue will have a new trash and recycling pickup service starting July 1. Pickup days will remain unchanged throughout the summer, allowing residents time to adjust to the changes. Both cities voted separately Tuesday to enter into a five-year joint contract with Rumpke Waste & Recycling. The contract replaces a longtime […]
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Trash talk: Bellevue, Dayton deliberate Rumpke contract
How to handle city trash was a lead topic at both the Bellevue and Dayton city council meetings last week. The cities have had a joint agreement with Republic Services for many years, but that contract expires at the end of the fiscal year in June. Rumpke Waste & Recycling won the bid for the […]
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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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What’s the future look like for Bellevue’s Marianne Theater?
For many years, the city of Bellevue has struggled with what to do with the landmark Marianne Theater on the edge of its business district. The theater has stood empty and in disrepair despite several attempts to find a plan for its use. On Wednesday night, the city was no closer to a solution on […]
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Bellevue mayor highlights city’s 2024 achievements
From media recognition to park updates, new businesses and more, Bellevue Mayor Charlie Cleves touted the city’s accomplishments during his “State of the City” report at the Jan. 8 council meeting. Cleves started with a list of accolades for the city over the past year. In 2024 Bellevue was named “Best Place for First-time Homebuyers” […]
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Boone County to discuss electric vehicle charging stations, Fort Thomas continues zoning conversations
Boone County is discussing electric vehicle charging stations, Fort Thomas is continuing discussions on zoning regulations, and Covington is talking about enhancing communication between elected officials and city staff.
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Bellevue discusses zoning for medical cannabis
Bellevue City Council heard a first reading of a zoning text amendment to allow medical cannabis facilities in the city’s industrial and shopping center zones on Wednesday. These include Bellevue’s industrial park and along Donnermeyer Drive. Members acknowledged Bellevue has not been selected in the first round of licenses for dispensaries in Northern Kentucky. Member […]
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Bellevue council finishes out the year with appreciation for exiting members
Council members and city staff in Bellevue took the opportunity to thank existing members on Wednesday. Half of the council will be new in 2025. Newly elected members Chasity Bowman, Kara Harp and John Ondeck have attended the last two council meetings. The mayor and council members praised the work of their colleagues, Sean Fisher, […]
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Dayton, Bellevue to share police social worker
Thanks to money received as part of the state’s opioid settlement, police departments in the cities of Dayton and Bellevue will share the services of a social worker. On Tuesday, Dayton city council voted to authorize Mayor Ben Baker to enter into an interlocal agreement with Campbell County and Bellevue to use some of the […]