KLH Engineers, a Fort Thomas-based mechanical, electrical, plumbing and technology engineering firm, has named a new CEO. On March 5, the firm announced that CEO Bob Heil had stepped down after nine years at the helm. Jim Tavernelli, the firm’s former president and chief operating officer, is succeeding Heil. “This transition is part of a […]
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Tom Banta Named New Chair of Northern Kentucky Tri-ED Board
Tom Banta, managing director of Corporex Companies, is the new chair of the Tri-County Economic Development Board (Tri-ED) Do you like this story? Please consider a smalldonation to help fund our content. We rely solely on support from ouradvertising partners, providing our content for free. Any amount helps. Clickhere to donate! Northern Kentucky Tri-County […]
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Local Brothers to Build Custom Homes on Former Campbell Lodge Property
A family affair: The three Heil brothers (left to right) Ken, Bob and Joe Heil will develop their first residential project together on the former site of the Campbell Lodge Boys Home. Barre3 Fort Thomas, 90 Alexandria Pike. Fort Thomas. by Robin Gee Fort Thomas resident Bob Heil, CEO of KLH Engineers, and his […]
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KLH Engineers CEO Bob Heil named recipient of Chamber’s Walter Dunlevy Frontiersman Award
Established in 1968, the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce’s Walter R. Dunlevy Frontiersman Award recognizes an individual who has a lifelong history of outstanding service to the Northern Kentucky community, exhibits outstanding service to their profession or industry, and exemplifies the highest standards of personal integrity and family responsibility. This year’s recipient is Bob Heil, […]
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City Council Roundup: Pedestrian Safety, Street Repairs, Park Improvements
Tower Park is already a jewel in the city’s crown and improvements are planned. (FTM file) By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor Things are moving along for many ongoing city projects, City Administrator Ron Dill told city council recently. Here is a smattering of recent decisions, projects and plans around town. Parks and recreation […]
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A First Look at the General Thomas Statue
A small-scale model, known as a maquette, of the General George Henry Thomas in full dress uniform. Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor Chris Manning wants people to know: Fort Thomas’ namesake General George Henry Thomas, was not only a decorated Union hero of the Civil War best known for his bold stand at the […]
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Zoning Change Could Clear the Way for Self-Storage Facility
A hearing to discuss a proposal for a self-storage facility on Alexandria Pike will be held in August. Google Street View At its June meeting, the Fort Thomas Planning Commission voted to recommend a text change to the city’s general commercial zoning ordinance that will add certain types of self-storage facilities to the list of […]
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SafeShip Proposing to Build Self-Storage Business On US-27
A rendering of the street view of the proposed self-storage business to be located at 1420 and 1424 Alexandria Pike. Two rental properties on US-27 are slated to be torn down to make space for a new self-storage business that will be part of SafeShip. Bob Heil, principal, president and CEO of KLH Engineers, submitted […]
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Johnson Elementary Students Donate Wax Museum Proceeds
Johnson 4th-graders present a check in the amount of $536.85 to Make-A-Wish Foundation representative Rebecca Dykstra. A Fort Thomas elementary school is doing their part to helping build the city’s namesake statue and giving back to a charity that helps terminally ill children. Johnson Elementary 4th-grade students raised $1,073.70 with their annual Kentucky history […]
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Safe Ship Newport Moves to Fort Thomas
Roofers working on the future site of Safe Ship, owned by Elliot Heil. Heil’s father, Bob, along with some real estate partners helped him acquire the building. The sign has been changed to read, “Bob’s Mexican Bar & Grill.” FTM file. Safe Ship Newport, a packing and shipping franchise, is relocating approximately three miles from […]