The City of Fort Wright is planning to lower its occupational tax for employees. City council listened to the first reading of an ordinance that would do just that at its meeting earlier this month. Council had previously raised the payroll tax years ago to offset budget challenges, but Mayor Dave Hatter said that […]
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Ft. Wright Honors Walmart Employee Who Acted to Save Customer’s Life
The Ft. Wright city council honored Walmart associate Tammy Cagle last week for her actions last month when noticed a customer suffering a medical emergency. Cagle instructed a coworker to call 911 while Cagle administered CPR. She kept up the CPR until an ambulance arrived. Cagle was also honored by her employer for her efforts. […]
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Drive-Thru Coffee Coming to Ft. Wright – but Brand Not Yet Public
There will soon be a new place to drive up and drive off with a hot cup of coffee in Ft. Wright, but developers are mum about which business will operate it. Midland Atlantic Properties only describes it as “a nationally recognized user specializing in the sale of coffee.” According to its website, Cincinnati-based Midland […]
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Ft. Wright Offers Amnesty on Property Tax Penalties After “Unusual Year”
Ft. Wright city council approved amnesty for those facing tax penalties related to last year’s property taxes. Mayor Dave Hatter explained that most residents pay their taxes on time, but last year some had a problem meeting the deadline. “2020 was an unusual year,” Hatter said. Council decided to postpone penalties until April 30, and will […]
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Golden Corral to Be Torn Down, Replaced by Mike’s Car Wash
The Golden Corral restaurant in Ft. Wright is set to be demolished to make way for a new location of Mike’s Car Wash, the second Northern Kentucky location for the regional chain. Golden Corral shuttered at the onset of the pandemic and never reopened. Its Florence location also closed permanently late last year. The Kenton […]
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New Ft. Wright Police Branding Pays Homage to City’s History
Ft. Wright Police Chief Ed Butler showed city council a picture of a new cruiser, a Dodge Durango, with a new decal for the department. Last year, the city decided to change the police department’s branding. The new cruisers are part of the regular replacement of police vehicles. Police officers are also wearing new patches […]
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Ft. Wright Council Sworn In; New Board Members Sought for Civil War Museum
The Ft. Wright city council took the oath of office last week, administered by State Rep. Kim Banta (R-Ft. Mitchell). The entire city council was reelected in November, so Margie Witt, Dave Abeln, Adam Feinauer, Jay Weber, Scott Wall, and Bernie Wessels all took the oath. At last week’s special meeting, Feinauer served as mayor […]
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Photos: Ft. Wright Visited by Santa & Mrs. Claus; City Tree Lit
The City of Ft. Wright enlisted Santa and Mrs. Claus to ride around its neighborhoods Saturday and families came out and waved. Later, people gathered at the city building to light the Christmas tree that was bought and planted by the Garden Club. Mayor Dave Hatter wore his best ugly Christmas sweater as he flipped […]
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Ft. Wright Explores New Signs at City Gateways
Plans for new gateways into Ft. Wright were presented to city council last week. Welcoming columns would stand near I-75 and I-275 as visitors and residents enter. Joey Hood of CT Consulting explained that there are about twenty different entrances to the city, some regional, and others local, and each would have part of a family […]
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NKY Private Equity Firm Announces Closing on Debut Fund
A local private equity investment firm announced the first closing of its debut fund. Ft. Wright-based Roebling Capital Partners (RCP) said that it has secured commitments from a diverse investor base from mainly local investors with varying backgrounds. RCP was founded in May 2020 by five prominent businessmen from the Cincinnati area to meet the […]