Fort Mitchell ratified a resolution opposing state legislation “mandating centralized collection of local occupational fees/taxes.” Some Kentucky state legislators, including Senator Christian McDaniel, have sympathy for business owners who have to file occupational taxes in multiple jurisdictions. No legislation has been proposed yet, but several Kentucky cities and counties have made their stance clear. In Kentucky, […]
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Wilder to decide on medical cannabis zoning; Independence introduces new police social worker
This week, in government meetings, Wilder will consider zoning for medical cannabis operations, while Independence will introduce its new police social worker. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. What’s happening this week in NKY government? Kenton County School […]
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Opinion: Rep. Kim Banta’s priorities for 2025 legislative session
LINK nky invited our local legislators to share their priorities for the 2025 legislative session, which began Jan. 7 and concludes March 29. Kim Banta, a Republican from Fort Mitchell, represents House District 63. In the 2025 season I will continue my focus on improving on education for our children. I will support legislation to […]
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Fort Mitchell appoints Tree Commission members
Fort Mitchell city council re-appointed one member of the Municipal Tree Commission and newly appointed another. Mitchell Reeves and Brad Denham will serve terms on the Fort Mitchell Tree Commission. Reeves has served on the commission for several years, and Denham joined after inquiring about a vacancy on the team. Informally called the “Tree Board,” […]
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Roundabouts coming to Fort Wright and Fort Mitchell?
Roundabouts may be coming to Fort Wright and Fort Mitchell as part of the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor project. Representatives from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet presented information about potential roundabouts at Fort Wright’s city council meeting on Nov. 20. Fort Wright and Fort Mitchell, among other local municipalities, looked at potential overpass designs as part […]
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Dementia-care facility receives zoning approval in Fort Mitchell
Fort Mitchell approved the zoning change to allow a new dementia-care facility to break ground off General Drive. The Kenton County Planning Commission recommended this zoning change in September. According to Jeff Bethell, Kenton County Planning Commission representative from Fort Mitchell, a facility like this is “sorely needed” as the portion of the population that […]
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Construction begins on a new mixed-use retirement community in Fort Mitchell
The Ormsby, a mixed-use retirement community in Fort Mitchell, is set to redefine retirement living and care with 203 modern residences, catered living, memory care, and communal gathering spaces, with residents expected to move in by 2026.
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Streetscapes: Look again, look again to Dixie land
This week we revisit some well known spots – arguably the most notable brewery chain in NKY, a decades old restaurant loved for generations and a pizza spot that brings in foodies from across the country. Fort Mitchell is this week’s destination for iconic spots along Dixie Highway. Greyhound Tavern With seemingly endless choices for […]
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Fort Mitchell mulls zoning change for dementia care facility
Northern Kentucky dementia patients may be able to stay closer to home with the addition of a new facility. A local residential assisted living company, Sages of All Ages, is asking Fort Mitchell for a zoning change. The Kenton County Planning Commission recommended the zoning change in September and now needs the OK from Fort […]
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Blessed Sacrament School asks Fort Mitchell to sponsor SRO
Fort Mitchell and Blessed Sacrament Schools continue to discuss the city sponsoring a School Resource Officer at the school. Ted Edgington, a representative from the Diocese of Covington, addressed Fort Mitchell city council at their September meeting. Edgington was seeking information about a potential School Resource Officer sponsorship for Blessed Sacrament School. At this month’s […]
