This week in NKY government meetings, Cold Spring considers a zone text amendment that could pave the way for a Culver’s in the city. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. What happened last week in NKY government? Students […]
Tag: fort mitchell
Posted inCulture
Inflatable Wars: 50 Fort Mitchell streets join holiday showdown
One Fort Mitchell street lined up a battalion of blow-up Santas, now over 50 Fort Mitchell streets are locked in a playful turf war of towering Nutcrackers and supersized Grinches, as the city’s “Inflatable Wars” kick off. Beechwood Road was the trend setter for this idea. The street’s residents all displayed blow-up Santas on their […]
Posted inFootball
On Thanksgiving Day, Beechwood thankful for football opportunities
It’s an overcast and drizzly Tuesday afternoon in Fort Mitchell. Sunlight pokes through gray clouds as rarely as opponents have scored against the Beechwood High School football team. Two days before Thanksgiving, the sun can only create a muted tapestry of faint light and shadows on wet, leaf-covered grounds. There in this classic autumn scene […]
Posted inNews
Jeff Bethell retires as Fort Mitchell Planning Commission representative
Jeff Bethell is stepping down as Fort Mitchell’s representative to the Kenton County Planning Commission, a commission that is part of the Planning and Development Services of Kenton County. Current Mayor Jude Hehman initially appointed Bethell, who has served 10 years as a representative to Planning Commission. The city recognized his work at its Nov. […]
Posted inNews
Jude Hehman announces run for Kenton County Sheriff
Jude Hehman, the current mayor of Fort Mitchell who said earlier this month he would not seek the mayoral seat again, announced his official run for the Kenton County Sheriff’s seat in 2026 on Tuesday. “As mayor, I’ve seen firsthand how effective leadership and collaboration can transform a community,” Hehman said in a press release. […]
Posted inCulture
Beechwood Marching Tigers bring home 12th Kentucky State Championship
It was a true winner’s welcome for the Beechwood High School Marching Tigers, as the high school band came home as state champions. Parents, friends and neighbors lined up on both sides of Beechwood Road, with flowers, cowbells and signs. “It’s not about them winning so much as it’s about the hard work they put […]
Posted inNews
Easterseals Redwood announces new board chair, additional board members
Easterseals Redwood, a nonprofit organization specializing in helping children and adults with disabilities, military veterans and people facing economic and social disadvantages, has unveiled its new board chair, along with several new officers. Colleen Lindholz, group vice president and president of Kroger Health, was named the nonprofit’s new board chair. Lindholz started at Kroger in […]
Posted inNews
Fort Mitchell to sponsor SRO at Blessed Sacrament School
The City of Fort Mitchell is sponsoring a full-time School Resource Officer at Blessed Sacrament School. City council and mayor have said before that while Blessed Sacrament School is private, they feel responsible for student safety. At their Oct.13 meeting, the city council decided that employing an SRO is part of that responsibility. Blessed Sacrament […]
Posted inNews
Fort Mitchell mayor will not seek reelection
Fort Mitchell Mayor Jude Hehman is not seeking reelection in 2026. Hehman will instead run for the position of Kenton County Sheriff. LINK asked Hehman why he made the decision to change his political course. “Being sheriff is a lot like running a business,” Hehman said. “They collect and distribute taxes. While I have not […]
Posted inNews
Two subdivisions proposed at Boone County zoning meeting, more in NKY government
This week in NKY government meetings, Arlinghaus Builders is seeking zone changes in Boone County for two subdivision projects totaling over 400 homes. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. What happened last week in NKY government? New Hilton, […]
