The former site of the Drawbridge Inn in Fort Mitchell will be developed, possibly as soon as this summer. The site, which previously was home to the iconic hotel and convention center, was slated to be redeveloped with Christ Hospital hoping to construct a new ambulatory surgical center. Christ’s plans were thwarted by a legal […]
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Drees Pledges $200,000 to Vent Haven Museum Capital Campaign
There is only one museum in the world dedicated to ventriloquism, and it’s in Ft. Mitchell. The Vent Haven Museum is looking to broaden its impact with a new facility and has set a goal to raise $1 million for the effort. Thanks to the Drees Home Foundation, the organization is much closer. Drees pledged […]
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Speed Enforcement Planned Along I-75 in Kenton County on Wednesday
Speed enforcement will be in effect on I-75 through Kenton County on Wednesday, the Fort Mitchell Police Department said. The agency posted to Facebook that it, along with other police departments in the county, would be conducting speed enforcement, including the Kenton County Sheriff’s Office, Kenton County Police, Covington Police, Fort Wright Police, Lakeside Park/Crestview […]
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Former Remke Grocery Site to Be Redeveloped
The former site of Remke Market in Ft. Mitchell will be getting a full face lift as it is redeveloped to house new businesses. The longtime location of the Northern Kentucky-based grocer closed earlier this year. A joint venture between owner Bill Remke and Anchor 360, a development firm, will result in the subdivision of […]
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Ft. Mitchell, Pikeville Mayors Make Friendly Wager Before Football Champioship
Before the Beechwood Tigers and Pikeville Panthers take the field in Friday’s Kentucky High School Class 1A football state championship game in Lexington, the mayors of those schools’ respective cities are making a friendly wager. The losing team’s city will host the winning team’s city officials, such as the mayor and other key staff, for […]
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Fort Mitchell Mayor’s Race is Rematch from 2014
In Fort Mitchell, the 2018 race for mayor is a rematch from 2014. Jude Hehman was elected four years ago, with 1,482 votes to Jim Hummeldorf’s 1,279. Two years later, Hummeldorf returned to city council. Now, they face off for the city’s top elected position again. “I don’t believe I’m finished yet. I believe there […]
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Report: Ft. Mitchell Man Ordered Child Sex Doll
A Ft. Mitchell man will appear in court on Tuesday, facing charges of possession of child pornography. Scott Phillips, 41, also faces charges of possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. WXIX reported that a delivery was made to Phillips’s home on Chelsea Drive last week involving a sex doll made to resemble a child, 7 […]
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Ft. Mitchell Man Sentenced to 8+ Years for Child Pornography
A Fort Mitchell man was sentenced to 97 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to child pornography charges. Jeffrey W. Harney, 53, was sentenced Thursday in U.S. District Court by Judge David Bunning. In March, Harney pleaded guilty to receipt of child pornography. According to case records, Harney was caught during a federal investigation […]
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Full Scale Active Shooter Drill Planned for Beechwood will Impact Traffic
A full-scale active shooter drill is planned for Beechwood Independent Schools. The event, set for Thursday, October 4 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., will impact traffic on various streets. Kenton County Homeland Security, the City of Fort Mitchell’s police and fire departments, and Beechwood Schools have teamed up for the practice. The drill will […]
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Ft. Mitchell Wants State to Improve Dixie Highway Safety
The City of Fort Mitchell adopted a resolution this week requesting that the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet improve safety along Dixie Highway. The resolution, read by new city attorney Claire Parsons, notes that there are twenty-two intersections with Dixie in the city, and a high number of residents using the pedestrian access along the corridor. The […]