Highland Heights City Council heard the first reading of a proposed smoke-free ordinance at Tuesday night’s meeting. The council heard a presentation from Breathe Easy NKY, a group made up of local business and health leaders who favor the ban. The presentation brought mixed reactions among the council. The proposed ban comes after other […]
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Highland Heights City Council schedules public hearing for removal of councilmember arrested on drug charges
Highland Heights City Council passed a resolution to schedule a public hearing for Councilmember Edward Fessler, who was arrested back in February after admitting to drug possession and trafficking. The resolution that passed Tuesday comes after the council voted to charge Fessler with misconduct at the last city council meeting in late March. According to […]
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Highland Heights City Council member could face impeachment after drug charges
Highland Heights City Councilmember Edward Fessler could be removed from office after he was arrested on drug possession and trafficking charges in February, according to city officials. City Attorney Steve Franzen discussed possible next steps for the councilmember, who was elected in November, at a March council meeting. The Northern Kentucky Drug Task Force said […]
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Highland Heights mayor, council members sworn into office
Highland Heights officials elected in the Nov. 11 General Election were sworn into office at the Dec. 6 city council meeting. The new members sworn in will officially take office on Jan. 1, 2023. Campbell County Circuit Court Judge Daniel Zalla administered the oath of office at the meeting. Highland Heights Mayor Greg Meyers, who […]
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New Member Joins Highland Heights City Council
Mitchell Miller is the new member of the Highland Heights City Council. Does this story bring some value to you? Please consider a small donation to help fund our content. We rely solely on support from our advertising partners, providing our content for free. Any amount helps. Click here to donate! by Robin Gee […]
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Highland Heights Names New City Administrator; Sets Public Hearing for Opportunity House Project
Michael Giffen, Highland Heights new city administrator will oversee the workings of a growing municipality with a four-million-dollar budget and a staff of 20. by Robin Gee, city council beat editor Soon after the Highland Heights City Council voted unanimously at their December 1 meeting to create and fill a new position for a […]
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Highland Heights to Apply for Block Grant to Fund Youth Education and Housing Center
Highland Heights city building. The proposed young adult housing and education center is on NKU property but can be seen from the Highland Heights ball field. by Robin Gee, city council beat editor A former juvenile detention center that has stood empty for more than a decade may get a new life as a renovated […]
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Highland Heights Passes Property Tax Rate, Announces Arbor Day, Halloween Plans
A celebration of Arbor Day in Highland Heights is happening even though extra safety precautions have forced some changes. Still, 10 lucky families can win a tree or shrub! by Robin Gee, city council beat editor Highland Heights city council met twice in September. The 2020 property tax rate was the main topic of discussion […]
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Highland Heights Congratulates and Honors Longtime K9 Officer
Retired Highland Heights Police Lieutenant Amber Conrad with her K9 partner Tiba. (Img: Matt Haverkamp Foundation) By Robin Gee, city council beat editor Highland Heights is celebrating the retirement of one, actually two, of its officers — Lieutenant Amber Conrad and her trusted canine police partner Tiba. Both Conrad and Tiba received plaques for their […]
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Highland Heights Passes Budget, Reviews Past Year
Highland Heights earned the right to be called a “Tree City” in 2020. When plans for Arbor Day were canceled due to the virus, they distributed more than 50 trees to area residents. By Robin Gee, city council beat editor At the June 2 city council meeting, Highland Heights Mayor Greg Meyers provided an update […]
