The Ft. Wright city council voted this week to maintain its tax rate after an hour-long discussion. Mayor Dave Hatter presented a number of options for council to consider that detailed the possibilities of increases, and projections of expenses and revenue ten years out, after conferring with City Administrator Jill Bailey and City Clerk Susan […]
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Smoothie King Plans in Ft. Wright to Return to County for Consideration
Plans for Smoothie King to open a location in Ft. Wright appear to be headed for a return to Planning & Development Services of Kenton County for a review. Ft. Wright city council listened to proposed changes to the design of the store, which has been scrutinized over parking and its interior seating. City Attorney […]
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Water Main Break Closes Fort Wright Road
A water main break has forced the closure of part of Highland Avenue in Fort Wright. The Northern Kentucky Water District is working on the issue. Fort Wright Police said that Highland is closed at Valley Plaza, and that there are barriers up at Madison Pike and Highland in the turn lanes to prevent drivers […]
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Ft. Wright: New Issues with Smoothie King; Henry Clay Dead-End Proposed
The planned Smoothie King in Fort Wright has run into some issues. After being denied by the Kenton County Planning Commission to create its structure near the Walmart and Planet Fitness in the city, the city council went against the recommendation and allowed the franchise to move forward with some modifications, particularly involving parking. But […]
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Vice President Pence Visits Skyline Chili in Ft. Wright
Vice President Mike Pence stopped by Skyline Chili in Fort Wright on Thursday ahead of a campaign rally featuring President Donald Trump at US Bank Arena in downtown Cincinnati. The Vice President’s official Twitter account tweeted photos of his visit to the chili parlor. .@SecondLady and I loved stopping by the famous @Skyline_Chili today! Thanks […]
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Ft. Wright Gains New Councilman
The City of Fort Wright announced the appointment of a new city councilman. Jay Weber will fill the unexpired term that resulted from the resignation of Councilman Mike Hoerlein, who left office to take a full-time job with the city. City council met with eleven potential candidates to fill the seat before selecting Weber. Weber, […]
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Fort Wright Councilman Steps Down, City Seeks Replacement
Ft. Wright city councilman Mike Hoerlein resigned from his position after applying for a full-time employment position with the city. On Monday, the city council hosted a special meeting to accept Hoerlein’s resignation. He has applied to work in the city’s public works department. Since he can’t be both an employee and member of […]
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Ft. Wright Native Meets President Trump in Graduation from Air Force Academy
Thomas Xavier Hiltz enjoyed quite a commencement speaker when he graduated from the Air Force Academy on May 30. The Ft. Wright native got to shake hands with President Donald Trump, too, after the president’s speech. In four years at the academy, Hiltz earned a spot on the dean’s list for all eight semesters. The […]
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Woman Whose Cat Was Killed by Dog Wants New Law in Ft. Wright
A Fort Wright woman asked city council to consider a vicious dog ordinance after her cat was killed by a dog. Whitney O’Neal, of Glazier Road, said that in early May she was in her front yard with her dog, a German shepherd, and her cat. A dog that she described as a rottweiler/doberman […]
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Ft. Wright Secures Easements for Final 3 Properties Impacted by Amsterdam Work
Work on the $3 million project to improve Amsterdam Road continues, and will result in new sidewalks in some spots. The City of Fort Wright received a grant to fund most of the project but had to kick in 20 percent to match. CT Consultants representative Marty Hellmann told city council that all easements have […]