Fort Wright City Council held its first reading this week of the proposed 2025-2026 property tax rate. The real property tax rate will decrease, and the personal (“tangible”) property rate will stay the same at 3.85%. “The proposal this year is a fairly substantial tax cut,” Fort Wright Mayor Dave Hatter said. “As a whole, […]
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Kenton County picks design firm for new 225-acre park
What you need to know Kenton County has chosen a design firm for its newest public park. Last week, the Kenton County Fiscal Court authorized Bayer Becker, a design and consulting firm based in Mason, Ohio, with offices in Fort Mitchell, to oversee the design of what officials are referring to as the new “Kenton […]
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Attorney Martin Butler honored with Kenton County Pioneer Award
Longtime Northern Kentucky attorney Martin Butler has received Kenton County’s highest civilian honor. On Sept. 23, the Kenton County Fiscal Court presented Butler with the award in front of his family, friends and former colleagues. The Pioneer Award honors Kenton County residents who have a record of demonstrating outstanding service within the community. “Community service and […]
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Where passion takes root: Inside the master gardener program
In Northern Kentucky, a volunteer-driven program is giving plant lovers the chance to turn their hobby into a certified way of serving the community. The master gardener program is a volunteer-based program that has operated within the state for over 50 years. County extension offices train and provide education to individuals, and upon completion, they […]
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Kenton County Library hosts yard-sale swap, Taylor Swift-inspired engagement party
Shake it off, Swifties and bargain hunters – this weekend is your chance to swap all too well-loved items before the holidays and dance the night away at a Taylor-inspired engagement party. The Kenton County Public Library is hosting a community yard-sale swap at the Latonia Branch and “The Wedding You’re Not Invited To” at […]
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SparkHaus opens in Covington as NKY’s new hub for entrepreneurs
What you need to know It’s not about the building itself, but the people inside that make it special. That’s the message Blue North Executive Director Dave Knox wanted to resonate with people during the grand opening of SparkHaus, the new capital building of Northern Kentucky’s entrepreneurial community. “It’s about the people inside, because those […]
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Kenton County Fire Chiefs ask mayors to help fund training center
What you need to know The Kenton County Fire Chiefs’ Association is asking cities in Kenton County to help fund a joint fire training facility for the area’s fire departments and districts. The center is already partially funded, and the association brought their ask to the meeting of the Kenton County Mayors Group on Saturday […]
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Concerns over e-bikes, scooters prompt talk over possible regulation
What you need to know The Kenton County Mayors Group discussed the problem of electric scooter and bicycle safety at their meeting Saturday morning, following reports of concerns about the vehicles in several of the county’s cities. The problem appeared to be especially pronounced in Edgewood; the city has even put out regular public warnings […]
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Fort Wright council member resigns: ‘This is a huge loss’
Fort Wright City Councilmember Dave Abeln resigned this week. Abeln joined Fort Wright city council in 2012. He grew up in Fort Wright and has lived in the community for over 50 years. Abeln is vice president at Metcut Research Inc., and he said his departure at the city was the result of his workplace […]
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Fort Mitchell joins statewide mutual aid agreement
Fort Mitchell City Council voted to join the proposed statewide mutual aid agreement at their Sept. 15 meeting, along with Fort Wright, Park Hills, Edgewood and Independence. “This is a standard agreement,” City Administrator Edwin King said to council. “This is something we’ve already done and you’ve already seen. It just needs to be formalized.” […]
