In February, the Dayton Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the city’s historic preservation guidelines and recommended they be included in its zoning code of ordinances. At its meeting Tuesday, city council voted to approve an ordinance based on the recommendations from planning and zoning. The city also approved a second ordinance updating penalties for violations […]
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Officer Cooper: The English Labrador joining Dayton’s police force
Dayton’s newest police officer, a four-month-old English Labrador, took his oath of office at the city’s January 16 council meeting and has already begun training as a therapy dog, drug detection, and will spend time visiting local schools and getting to know children and families in the city.
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Dayton school official shares initial ideas for new athletic field
At the city’s November council meeting, Dayton Independent Schools Superintendent Jay Brewer presented some ideas and initial planning for a new athletic field to be built next to Gil Lynn Park. Plans are still very much in the initial stages, he said. Right now, the plans include an athletic field for football and soccer, bleachers […]
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Campbell County candidate filings indicate no primaries
The Campbell County Board of Elections released its final candidate list, and no cities will see contested races. The number of candidates for the Bellevue, Dayton, and Fort Thomas city councils and the Newport City Commission exceeded the number of seats; however, according to Campbell County Clerk Jim Luersen, there must be double plus one […]
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Dayton clears way for next phase of Riverfront Commons Trail project
Dayton has made steps to clear the way for construction to continue on phase two of the Riverfront Commons River’s Edge Trail project. At their December council meeting, Dayton city officials approved an order authorizing Mayor Ben Baker to enter into an easement and cost-sharing agreement with Sanitation District 1, the agency responsible for the […]
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Dayton enters partnership with Enterprise for police vehicle replacements
The city of Dayton will enter a partnership with Enterprise Fleet Management, authorizing the company to lease vehicles to the city and take charge of maintenance within the lease terms. The partnership was announced by way of an order-resolution that passed with a unanimous vote at the Sept. 5 council meeting. The city will spend […]
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Dayton awards fire captain with key to the city
Dayton City Council recognized fire captain Adam Hall at their meeting this month as he retires from the Fire Department of Bellevue-Dayton after 26 years of service. Mayor Ben Baker presented Hall with the key to the city of Dayton, describing him as a kind individual, a good friend, and involved in leadership in the […]
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Dayton recognizes Memorial Park, Riverfront Commons as public parks
Dayton City Council approved a resolution recognizing Monument Park and Riverfront Commons as city parks at their April 18 meeting. With the recognition, 10% of property in Dayton’s city limits is now public parks. They are entirely open to the public and eligible for maintenance through the use of the park tax. The resolution was […]
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Dayton gives final approval for Entertainment Destination Center
In a 5 to 1 decision, Dayton City Council gave the final approval for an Entertainment Destination Center at their latest meeting. The entertainment district is set to cover the area from O Fallon Avenue and 6th Avenue to Main Street, allowing Bellevue residents to cross into Dayton while visiting the district and vice versa. […]