Two different parts of Ft. Mitchell are at varying stages of major developments, but each was received differently at this week’s city council meeting. Zoning changes to accommodate the development by Bellevue-based Brandicorp for Christ Hospital at the former Drawbridge Inn site was unanimously approved by council. The vote on Monday followed an earlier favorable […]
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Ft. Mitchell Traffic Study Begins, Restricting Some Parking
The City of Fort Mitchell’s plan to analyze the traffic situation on Highland Avenue will begin on Monday. There will be no on-street parking allowed on Highland between Oak Street and Floral Avenue between 7 and 9 a.m. each weekday. The city is working with engineering firm Bayer Becker on the effort. The purpose is […]
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Redwood Receives Grant Funds for Security Cameras
Redwood announced Tuesday that it received a $25,000 grant from the John A. Schroth Family Charitable Trust, through the PNC Charitable Trusts Review. The announcement was made by Carol Serrone, director of philanthropy at the Ft. Mitchell-based nonprofit special needs facility. “The grant will be used for security cameras – interior and exterior – through […]
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L&M Busy Hands is Creative Place to Be
There’s nothing quite like making something out of nothing, according to Lisa Mansfield. “I love making a treasure out of scraps,” said the Independence crafter. Mansfield likes to surround herself with like-minded people and offer them the support they need to get their “treasures” to those seeking the perfect gift or piece for their home. […]
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Q&A: How to Pick the Best Derby Hat
Nothing, besides a beautiful fast horse says, “Derby” better than a finely decorated hat. As Kentuckians gear up for their biggest season, women across the state, even Northern Kentucky, are preparing for the big day and those events leading up to it like the Spiral Stakes and Kentucky Oaks. But how do you pick the […]
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Zoning Requests May Give Clues to What’s Coming to Old Remke Site
We still don’t know exactly what might be going into the redeveloped site where Remke grocery operated for decades at the corner of Dixie Highway and Orphanage Road in Ft. Mitchell. But there are expected to be multiple requests related to zoning submitted to the Kenton County Planning Commission next month, which may give us […]
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Jury Takes 30 Minutes to Convict Kenton Co. Child Molestor
A convicted child molester received an addition 15-year sentence recommendation from a Kenton County jury last week. Matthew Bucher, 31, was already convicted once, in May of last year, on charges of promoting and possessing child pornography. That trial was the culmination of an investigation into Bucher’s sexual involvement with a 12-year old girl. […]
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Christ Hospital Plans Get OK from Planning Commission
Developers of a new mixed-use project that is expected to include a Christ Hospital-operated surgical center and medical office building won approval Thursday night on multiple requests before the Kenton County Planning Commission. Bellevue-based Brandicorp is leading the development for Cincinnati-based Christ Hospital on the site of the former Drawbridge Inn, a piece of land […]
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After Friendly Wager, Pikeville Officials to Visit Ft. Mitchell on Friday
Back in November, ahead of the Beechwood-Pikeville game in the Kentucky Class A state football championship, the mayors of Pikeville and Ft. Mitchell placed a friendly bet. The mayor whose hometown team lost in the high school football final would visit the city of the winning team. Beechwood eked out a win, and the title, […]
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NKY Legislative Caucus to Meet in Ft. Mitchell Saturday
The Northern Kentucky Legislative Caucus will host a forum on Saturday and the public is invited. The caucus, made up of state representatives and senators from around the region, will convene at Beechwood High School’s cafeteria (54 Beechwood Rd., Ft. Mitchell) from 10 a.m. to noon. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. The purpose of the […]