The Kenton County Planning Commission unanimously voted last week to approve a zoning change for a 26-acre parcel of land for a development at the former site of the Drawbridge Inn in Fort Mitchell. The land is located along Buttermilk Pike, Royal Drive, Grace Avenue and Interstates 71 and 75 and contains 5 land parcels […]
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Here’s how you can get your hands on some Pappy Van Winkle this holiday season
Have you ever wanted to get your hands on a bottle of Pappy Van Winkle bourbon? Now is your chance. In celebration of the holiday season, Kroger is offering customers an opportunity to purchase one of the rare bottles at six Northern Kentucky Kroger Wine & Spirits shops on Friday, Dec. 8, beginning at 6 a.m. […]
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Kenton County grants tax incentives for former Drawbridge Inn site
The developers for one of Northern Kentucky’s largest mixed-use development projects have been granted tax incentives. On Tuesday, the Kenton County Fiscal Court approved a six-year tax incentive for the Buttermilk Pike Development Company, B/FMP Land Company, and MB Buttermilk LLC — the developers working on the Fort Mitchell Gateway Project. The Fort Mitchell Gateway […]
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Fort Mitchell Cub Scout asks city council for speed bumps on Cherrywood Drive
Fort Mitchell heard pleas for new speed bumps from a concerned young citizen. Cub Scout Troop 367 attended the Nov. 13 city council meeting to earn its citizenship badges. The group introduced itself and led the pledge of allegiance to kick off the meeting. The troop also stayed through the whole meeting, and one member […]
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Local organization to host informational event on adoption, foster care
The DCCH Center for Children and Families, a Fort Mitchell-based Catholic service organization that provides adoption, abuse treatment, mental health and recovery services for children and families, will host an information session about adoption and foster care on Wednesday, Nov. 15 at 6:30 p.m. Covered topics include the following:– What is foster care?– What is […]
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Kenton County Fiscal Court approves $2 million for Drawbridge Inn site redevelopment
One of Northern Kentucky’s largest proposed mixed-use development projects is set to receive financial help from Kenton County. Last night, the Kenton County Fiscal Court approved $2 million in site development funds for the proposed redevelopment of the Drawbridge Inn and Convention Center property located in Fort Mitchell. The Drawbridge Inn closed in 2012 after […]
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NKY police departments offer staffing shortage suggestions
As industries across the country are feeling the effects of staffing shortages, a group of Northern Kentucky police departments are offering suggestions for how to combat the issue within their ranks. “The total number of police applications are down and there is a lack of police officers in general wanting to remain in the policing […]
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Fort Mitchell appoints new fire chief
Fort Mitchell’s city council unanimously voted to appoint Dave Slusser as the city’s new fire chief at their Sept. 18 meeting. Slusser has been with the Fort Mitchell Fire Department since 2002, when he started as a volunteer. He also served as a paramedic in both Fort Mitchell and Point Pleasant. Over the years, he’s […]
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Fort Mitchell named city government of the year
The Kentucky League of Cities named Fort Mitchell the city government of the year, according to a press release the agency sent out Friday. “Among the city’s community improvements is a $150 million development at the site of the former Drawbridge Inn,” communications and marketing director Michele Hill said in the release. “It will include […]
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Fort Mitchell police seek information on robbery suspect
The Fort Mitchell Police Department is seeking information on the suspect of a robbery that occurred Friday evening outside the Fort Mitchell Drug Shoppe on Dixie Highway. According to a department press release, the victim met up with the suspect to purchase a cell phone the suspect had advertised on Facebook Marketplace. When they met, […]
