A Fort Mitchell native and Beechwood High School graduate has completed his studies at the U.S. Naval Academy. Grant Birindelli graduated from the academy on May 22. He spent four years in academic, physical, and military training. Birindelli earned a bachelor of science degree in aerospace engineering and received a commission as a U.S. Navy ensign. […]
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Ft. Mitchell Cancels July 4 Parade
The City of Fort Mitchell announced Friday the cancellation of its annual Independence Day parade. The annual July 4 event attracts thousands, but due to social distancing requirements brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, the city moved to cancel it. “While we are extremely disappointed to have to cancel our parade this year, the safety […]
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State Closes Left Lane of South I-75 After Series of Crashes
Following a series of crashes on Tuesday and in recent weeks, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is closing the left lane of southbound Interstate 75 near the Dixie Highway exit in Ft. Mitchell. The closure starts Wednesday. “We are closing the left lane on this stretch of the interstate as a safety measure,” said Bob […]
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Ft. Mitchell, Erlanger Take Steps to Assist Restaurants in Reopening
The mayors of the cities of Ft. Mitchell and Erlanger each took executive action in an effort to assist restaurants as they begin the reopening process during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Ft. Mitchell Mayor Jude Hehman and Erlanger Mayor Jessica Fette signed executive orders relaxing current zoning limits on outdoor dining capacity. Under current guidelines […]
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Longtime Beechwood Teacher Retires, is Celebrated with Parade
Cathy Wolff wanted to be a teacher ever since being impressed by one when she was in sixth grade. That teacher brought fun into the classroom. “She was amazing,” Wolff said. “I loved that teacher so much!” Wolff started teaching right out of college in Butler, Pennsylvania, then moved to Virginia, teaching in Radford and Braxburg, […]
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Fort Mitchell Calls for Extension of Truck Restrictions on I-75 Southbound
The City of Fort Mitchell called on the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) to extend a truck lane restriction on I-75 southbound from Kyles Lane overpass to Buttermilk Pike. At last week’s city council meeting, the resolution was adopted unanimously. An emergency was declared in October through an executive order by Mayor Jude Hehman after multiple […]
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Redwood Day Declared in Fort Mitchell
Wednesday is named in honor of Redwood as the institution celebrates its 67th anniversary. The City of Fort Mitchell and Mayor Jude Hehman made the announcement this week. Redwood is located in the city. “We’re so very pleased the community, especially the mayor has recognized Redwood,” said Carol Serrone, Redwood’s chief philanthropy officer. “We’re proud to service […]
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Ft. Mitchell Administrator Named New Director at PDS
Ft. Mitchell City Administrator Sharmili Reddy is returning to PLanning & Development Services of Kenton County, this time as executive director. Reddy, who will replace the retiring Dennis Gordon, previously left PDS to take the city administrator position at Ft. Mitchell. On Friday, Reddy accepted the offer from the PDS management board to becomes […]
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Beechwood Schools Office Administrator Wins State Honor
Beechwood High School office administrator Bebe Smith was named the Kentucky Association of School Administrators’ office professional award. Smith received the honor in a virtual ceremony this week. The award is presented annually to a school or district office professional who contributes significantly to the efforts of the leadership team. Smith has worked at Beechwood […]
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34 Fort Mitchell Businesses Awarded $2,500 Grants
Thirty-four businesses in Ft. Mitchell received grants valued at $2,500 from the city, as administered by the Northern Kentucky Tri-County Economic Development Corporation (Tri-ED). The program, created last week, is dubbed the Fort Mitchell Small Business Emergency Grant Program. “Our goal with the grant program is to help our small businesses stay in business by […]