A mixed-use development that will include office, commercial and residential space is coming to Fort Mitchell on the long-vacant site of the former Drawbridge Inn. The iconic hotel and convention center closed in 2012 after 42 years in operation. While several possible developments have been considered over the years, nothing has yet come to fruition. […]
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Fort Mitchell man arrested for allegedly trying to meet 13-year-old for sex
Written by Christian LeDuc for WCPO A Fort Mitchell man was arrested after attempting to meet who he thought was an underage girl for sex, the Kenton County Police Department said. Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force detectives began investigating 36-year-old John E. Leguillon last month after he allegedly messaged a police decoy posing as […]
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Tuesday Morning going out of business, all NKY stores to close
In the wake of Bed Bath & Beyond filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, another large retailer with a location in Northern Kentucky is shutting down for good. On April 28, discount household merchandise retailer Tuesday Morning announced they were going out of business and closing all 200 of their remaining brick-and-mortar stores across 25 states. […]
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Fort Mitchell announces long-time Fire Chief Adam Fuller’s retirement
Fort Mitchell’s long-time fire chief Adam Fuller has announced that he will officially retire in August. Chief Fuller has worked in public service since 1993 when he began as a volunteer firefighter in the Southern Campbell County Fire District. He also served as a dispatcher and a career firefighter with Fort Mitchell. “Serving the City […]
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Fort Mitchell to purchase new body cameras, cloud-based storage
At a recent city council meeting, Police Chief Robert Nader proposed changing body camera platforms for the Fort Mitchell Police Department. The Fort Mitchell Police Department has been using body cameras in some capacity since July 2015. They currently have body cameras on their officers and cameras in police cruisers, and Nader is considering switching […]
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Fort Mitchell proposes change to vicious dog penalties
Fort Mitchell has heard complaints and concerns on the topic of vicious dog penalties in the city over the past few months. In February, the city first read the proposed Ordinance 2023-04, which would change the penalty for animal-related offenses within the city. After proposing the ordinance, the city of Fort Mitchell took calls from […]
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LINK Streetscapes: Fort Mitchell and Crescent Springs
This story originally appeared in the Feb. 24 edition of the weekly LINK Reader. To see these stories first, subscribe here. This week, Streetscapes visits Fort Mitchell and Crescent Springs to visit three restaurants that offer live music, spacious patios, great food and atmosphere. Grandview Tavern Upon entry, a bench with a statue of Jim […]
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Grants given to NKY cities for infrastructure improvement
Some Northern Kentucky cities recently received grants to help fund various programs and services intended to reduce liability and make the community safer. These grants, known as Liability Grants, were presented by the Kentucky League of Cities and will be utilized in different ways by each city. Union will be using their money to repair […]
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Fort Mitchell proposes increased fines for animal-related offenses
Fort Mitchell’s proposed revision to their animal offense penalties would raise fines and change reporting requirements. Fort Mitchell City Attorney Olivia Amlung conducted the first reading of proposed Ordinance 2023-04 at the Feb. 6 city council meeting. This proposed revision is in response to a citizen concern brought forward at the Nov. 14 city council […]
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Nader welcomed as new Fort Mitchell police chief: ‘Uniform looks great on you’
Fort Mitchell welcomed its new police chief, Rob Nader, at its meeting this week. Nader was appointed in November 2022. Nader, who spent 25 years as a Covington police officer, replaces Andrew Schierberg, who retired in November. During his first police department report to the Fort Mitchell City Council, Nader said he has spent the […]
