A more than-twelve-acre site on Grandview Drive in Ft. Mitchell is once again targeted for a type of development that the city officially does not want. Woda Cooper Development hopes to construct a four-story building with 88 units of senior housing on land that more than a decade was hoped to be home to commercial […]
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Banta Recognized by Humane Society for Animal-Related Legislation
State Representative Kim Banta was recognized by the Humane Society of the United States with the 2021 Humane Legislator Award for her work on animal protection issues in Frankfort. The Ft. Mitchell Republican was the lead sponsor of House Bill 100 during the 2021 Kentucky legislative session which would have established a new “cost of care” law […]
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Oriental Wok Family Named Grand Marshals of Ft. Mitchell Independence Day Parade
Oriental Wok and the Wong family that operates the popular restaurant, were named grand marshals of the Ft. Mitchell Independence Day parade this year. “Oriental Wok and the Wong Family have been a staple of Fort Mitchell for nearly 45 years, and we’re excited to have them as our parade’s Grand Marshal,” said Fort Mitchell Mayor […]
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Highway Work to Disrupt Traffic at Kyles Lane, Pike Street
Two traffic projects will disrupt local commutes, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet – District 6 Office announced on Tuesday. A traffic loop installation project is scheduled for southbound Interstates 71/75 near Kyles Lane in Fort Wright and Fort Mitchell. Lane closures will be needed in the project area between 190 – 188 mile-marker. Starting Friday at […]
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Water Main Break Closes Part of Beechwood Road
This story has been updated to include comments from Mayor Jude Hehman, offered at Monday night’s city council meeting. A water main break in Fort Mitchell on Monday has closed a section of Beechwood Road and shut off water for nearby residents and businesses. Mayor Jude Hehman said at Monday night’s city council meeting that […]
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Ft. Mitchell Restaurant Among Best in Ky., Food & Wine Magazine Says
A Northern Kentucky restaurant serves some of the best pizza in the whole state according to a new list published by Food & Wine magazine. Writer David Landsel explains, in part, his process in concocting the list of the best pizza in every state: How did we make this list? While there was a certain amount of […]
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Ft. Mitchell Hopes to Lure Logistics Company but Faces Ohio Challenge
A freight logistics company is looking for a new home and Ft. Mitchell is in contention to land it. But the company is also considering a move to Ohio, so Ft. Mitchell city council is looking to sweeten its incentive offerings. The name of the company was not revealed due to a non-disclosure agreement, though […]
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Jim’s Fine Wine and Spirits Taps Alfonse Mele as General Manager
Alfonse Mele, a well-known local entity in the beverage business community, was named general manager of the newly rechristened Jim’s Fine Wine & Spirits. A new owner’s group took over the landmark Ft. Mitchell shop, previously known as JIm’s Beverages. “Everywhere I go, people mention Alfonse Mele as the person we need to successfully […]
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Beechwood Teacher Selected for National History Day Program
A Beechwood High School teacher was selected as one of 120 from across the country to participate in the National History Day (NHD) spring professional development program. Brandon Forshey is in his first year at the Ft. Mitchell school. The NHD course focuses on using online Library of Congress resources to develop and support […]
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Beechwood Superintendent, School Board Defend Salary Increase
Beechwood Independent Schools Superintendent Dr. Mike Stacy spoke to the board of education Monday night, discussing a recent Enquirer article that examined his 28 percent pay raise while teachers’ salaries were frozen last year. Board members expressed their support for Stacy and his compensation. “The board has never been more confident in the leadership we’ve hired or […]