Judge Cameron Blau signed off on an agreement between Newport and River Metals Recycling, which includes RMR moving its shredding operations out of NKY and adding additional safety equipment.
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Newport strikes deal to relocate River Metals Recycling shredding operations out of NKY
Newport City staff and River Metals Recycling have reached an agreement to move its shredding operations to the former Garden Street Iron & Metal facility in Cincinnati, with some stipulations, to reduce noise caused by explosions at the facility.
Pretrial conference set for October in River Metals Recycling case
A pretrial conference date was set at a status hearing on Tuesday in the case of Commonwealth v. River Metals Recycling. News of an agreement between the city and River Metals Recycling, also known as RMR, was announced in a Newport news release on Aug. 11 ahead of a previously scheduled Aug. 14 bench trial. […]
Newport, River Metals Recycling working toward agreement: ‘I think this is a significant win’
Monday’s bench trial in the case of Commonwealth V. River Metals Recycling, which has been ongoing since January 2021, was canceled due to negotiations between the city and the company on investments to “improve the quality of life for residents.” News of an agreement was announced in a Newport news release on Aug. 11 ahead […]
New council, new space: Fort Thomas meets in remodeled chambers
Residents and officials got a first glimpse of the newly renovated Fort Thomas City Building at the city’s first council meeting of the year on Jan. 23. While the remainder of the space is not quite ready, officials did receive permission from the building inspector to hold meetings in the newly redesigned council chambers. With […]
Newport shooting victim identified as Huddle’s Café bouncer, suspect going to trial
The suspect in a fatal Dec. 3 shooting appeared in court virtually Thursday, where it was identified that there is probable cause to believe he drew his weapon with “intent to cause death to the victim.” Robert McKay appeared in Campbell County District Court, charged in the early December shooting at the Brass Bull in Newport, […]
Meeting Offers Opportunity to Learn About the Landlord-Tenant Law
District Court Judge Cameron Blau addressed city council in February to urge adoption of the Uniform Residential Landlord-Tenant Act By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor Landlords, tenants and others interested in learning more about the Uniform Residential Landlord-Tenant Act (URLTA) can come to an informational meeting on Wednesday, June 26, at 6 p.m. at […]
City Council Takes Oath of Office, Celebrates Final Community Plan
Campbell County District Court Judge Cameron Blau administers the oath of office to Mayor Eric Haas. By Robin Gee, Council Beat Editor At the January Fort Thomas City Council meeting, the first order of business was the swearing in of the mayor and the 2019 board of council. Two new members, Adam Blau and Mark […]

