The Carol Ann & Ralph V. Haile Jr. US Bank Foundation Hospice Center at St. Elizabeth Edgewood celebrated its 10-year anniversary by honoring donors and staff during a small ceremony last Thursday. The 16-bed center – specifically built for those journeying toward the end of life – provides care and comfort to terminally-ill patients and […]
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Swim Club Loses Parking to Development, Asks City for Help
Brookwood Swim Club in Edgewood has a parking problem. Justin Slusher, Edgewood resident and Brookwood member, spoke to city council this week about it. In the past, when Brookwood would host swim meets, spectators could park across the street on a vacant stretch of land – but that land has been purchased and homes are being […]
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City Launches New App for Citizens to Report Issues
The City of Edgewood hopes a new online platform will make it easier for citizens to get help with problems such as potholes, overflowing public trash cans, or other issues. At Monday’s city council meeting, a new app, Edgewood Engage, was introduced. It is produced by a company called SeeClickFix. “We have been looking […]
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Lost Cemetery to Be Researched, Registered in Edgewood
A mysterious cemetery was the topic again at this week’s Edgewood city council meeting. The so-called Scott family cemetery – first rediscovered last August – is located behind Brookwood Swim Club. It is believed that there are some very old graves on the site, including that of a Revolutionary War veteran. “We just wanted to […]
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Edgewood Adds Paramedic Position, Moves Forward on Park Project
Edgewood City Council created a full-time paramedic position for the Fire Department on Monday night. Assistant Fire Chief Tom Dickman explained that there is a shortage of paramedics in the area. “This is a job description that gives us a little bit of flexibility,” he said. City Administrator Brian Dehner said that because it had […]
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New CEO Named at Cove Federal Credit Union
Cove Federal Credit Union has a new CEO. Thomas W. Burns brings his 39 years of financial industry experience to the Edgewood credit union’s top post. Burns is a graduate of Xavier University, holding a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a master’s degree in business administration. He is active in the community, has coached youth […]
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Creek’s Erosion to Be Addressed in Edgewood
The erosion of the creek near Horsebranch Road was discussed at Monday’s Edgewood City Council meeting. CT Consultants’ Mark Brueggemann and Marty Hellman offered possible solutions for the city to consider. Some of the affected land is in Crestview Hills, and that city is working with James Berling Engineering on its issues related to the creek. Brueggemann offered a 5-part solution, which […]
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Water Problems on Local Road to Be Addressed by Cities
Efforts are underway to control the water that courses downhill, eroding the land on both sides of Horsebranch Road, Edgewood Mayor John Link and City Administrator Brian Dehner explained to city council on Monday. Edgewood is working with the City of Crestview Hills since each owns one side of the curvy road. Developer […]
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Deer Population, Traffic on Dudley Discussed at Edgewood Meeting
One resident raised concerns about the deer population during a special meeting of the Edgewood city council on Monday. John Huffman, of Ashfield Court, told council that ten deer regularly hang out in his driveway. “My wife hit a deer on Orphanage (Road) recently and it caused a lot of damage,” he said. “I know […]
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He’s Spent 50+ Years in Local Fire Service
For 50 years, Joe Messmer has been a firefighter and the Edgewood Fire Department recently honored him for his service. The Edgewood city councilman noted that another local firefighter, Johnny Mueller also made it to the 50-year mark, but did not stay active. Messmer is still an active volunteer and serves as an engineer for […]
