Dayton city council’s Jan. 12 meeting focused on Northern Kentucky’s growing need for foster families. Jennifer Wehe and Tiesha Elmer, both representatives of the state’s Cabinet for Health and Family Services, presented the agency’s December data for Campbell County at the meeting. “Statewide, we have 8,692 children in out-of-home care,” Wehe said. “In Campbell County […]
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Dayton schools gain access to Gil Lynn Park cameras amid vandalism concerns
For many years, Gil Lynn Park has been used by students from Dayton High School and Lincoln Elementary. In the wake of multiple instances of vandalism involving the park grounds and bathrooms, however, local residents have become increasingly concerned about the well-being of the much-loved public space. “This is our property at Gil Lynn Park, […]
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Planning grant helps kick off Read Ready Dayton
Read Ready Dayton is an initiative aimed at improving kindergarten readiness and reading skills throughout the city. It’s part of a broader regional effort, promoted by EducateNKY, a nonprofit dedicated to improving education outcomes throughout Northern Kentucky. With the inclusion of Southgate Read Ready earlier this month, all the river cities have signed onto the […]
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Class in session: Dayton High seniors share ideas with city leaders
Dayton city officials got an earful of ideas from a group of Dayton High School seniors at the October city council meeting. Six Dayton High seniors shared their insights, concerns and ideas with council as part of an ongoing effort to foster more collaboration between the city and school community. Earlier this year council heard […]
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Dayton proposes property tax rate for 2025-26
At their Sept. 9 city council meeting, Dayton city officials held a first reading of a proposed real property tax rate for fiscal year 2025-26. The new rate of .398 per $100 of assessed value represents the compensating rate plus 2%, half of the increase allowed by Kentucky state statute. City Administrator Jay Fossett explained […]
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Kenton County Schools talk White’s Tower renovation; Newport to discuss Route 8 Bridge project
This week in NKY government meetings, Kenton County Schools will consider the construction drawings for White’s Tower Elementary School renovation project, while Newport plans to discuss the Kentucky Route 8 Bridge Replacement Project Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this […]
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Dayton moves ahead to complete $2.2 M Riverfront Commons trail project
With federal grant funding approved, Dayton can soon move forward to complete its $2.2 million Riverfront Commons River’s Edge Hiking and Biking Trail. At the council meeting on Aug. 12, City Administrator Jay Fossett announced federal funding for the project had been approved. Federal SNK grants are specifically allocated for transportation projects in Northern Kentucky […]
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Dayton moves forward on pickleball courts
Dayton is moving ahead on its summer improvement plans. At its June 10 meeting, council approved bids to add four pickleball courts to Gil Lynn Park. Under the agreement, JK Muerer Paving will construct the new courts and repave the park’s existing basketball courts for $111,745. That total includes $75,670 for the excavation and construction […]
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Bellevue, Dayton approve Rumpke contract for trash and recycling
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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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 […]