At its June 24 city council meeting, Fort Mitchell city government donated $5,898 to DCCH Center for Children and Families to fix a shelter roof on their festival grounds. Police Chief Rob Nader presented Denise Govan, president & CEO of DCCH Center with the donation check. The DCCH Center recently celebrated their 175th anniversary in […]
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Fort Mitchell e-scooter safety: A growing concern
Electric scooters continue to present a problem for Fort Mitchell pedestrians. Earlier this year, city council passed an ordinance regulating their use on city sidewalks and roads. The city’s communications department has also promoted a plan to educate local students and parents on electric scooter safety. However, it seems riders continue to disregard the rules […]
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New K9 officer joins Fort Mitchell police department, thanks to donation
The Fort Mitchell Police Department hasn’t been the same since K9 Officer Tony’s retirement in April of this year. However, thanks to a check from the Kenton County Commonwealth Attorney’s Office, the city was able to recruit a new K9 officer and can now continue its K9 program without burdening taxpayers with the cost. K9 […]
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Fort Mitchell’s public works department moves into expanded facilities
Interior construction on the new Public Works building in Fort Mitchell is complete. The Public Works Department will begin moving into the new space at the end of this week and will continue to settle in over the next month. In the meantime, public works laborers may be less active on the streets and roads. […]
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Fort Mitchell budget meeting draws crowd to protest sidewalk project
Fort Mitchell residents came out to voice their opposition to a proposed sidewalk project on Cherrywood Drive. Comments from the mayor indicate the city will likely not pursue the project.
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Kenton County cities mull medical cannabis business zoning
Kenton County cities must decide whether medical cannabis businesses can operate in their jurisdiction. At the April Fort Mitchell city council meeting, Sharmili Reddy, executive director at Kenton County Planning & Development Services, presented the options from a zoning perspective. In 2023, the Kentucky state legislature passed a bill legalizing medical cannabis. This bill will […]
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Citizen petitions for change at the intersection of Dixie and Highland
Fort Mitchell citizens are signing a petition to demand changes at the intersection of Dixie Highway and Highland Avenue. The petition, which has been active for just a couple of weeks, has over 500 signatures and aims to get the attention of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. “This intersection has become increasingly hazardous for both pedestrians […]
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Fort Mitchell K-9 officer Tony retires
K-9 Officer Tony of the Fort Mitchell Police Department retired after seven years of service due to back issues, receiving a ceremonial “final call” over the police radio.
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Fort Mitchell approves hazard mitigation plan
Fort Mitchell joined other Northern Kentucky jurisdictions in approving the Northern Kentucky Area Development District Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan, which will help the region coordinate mitigation actions in the event of disasters.
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Braxton Brewing introduces private barrel program
Covington-based Braxton Brewing Company introduced a private barrel program at its Braxton Barrel House pub in Fort Mitchell. The barrel program features over 300 barrels of aged beer. One barrel can produce over 500ml glass bottles of beer. Barrels will cost an average of $2,500 to $4,500 per, according to the release. “We’ve always been focused […]
