Newport is considering additional upgrades to Mansion Hill Park, including new landscaping, pathways, fencing and improvements to the park’s shelter. Newport Assistant City Manager Brian Steffen presented early design concepts for the park at 524 3rd St. to the Newport City Commission on Sept. 28, building on previously approved plans for new playground equipment and […]
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Newport launches home repair program for income-eligible residents
A new partnership in Newport is working to help income-eligible homeowners make critical repairs so they can safely stay in their homes. The Newport City Commission voted on March 9 to approve a pilot partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati and ReNewport, a citizen-driven, nonprofit community development organization, to provide home repairs for […]
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Newport to continue annual $15k contribution to Red Bike program
The Newport City Commission voted to approve a $15,000 funding agreement to support the Red Bike program for another year. Red Bike is a nonprofit organization headquartered in Cincinnati that supports alternative transportation, regional connectivity and economic development within the Greater Cincinnati region, including Newport. The city had previously committed to a one-time financial contribution […]
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Newport refines mural ordinance including rules for projected art
Newport officials are updating the city’s mural ordinance, introducing rules for projected art and reaffirming limits on where murals can appear. The revisions were first presented to the Newport Historic Preservation Commission, which included components of public input. Newport City Manager John Hayden said the city feels like this ordinance balances the concerns that people […]
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Newport Police Department considers adding social worker
Newport City Commission has approved the first reading of an ordinance to add a police social worker to the department, funded by the opioid settlement funds, to help limit the number of calls police officers have to respond to situations outside their training.
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Newport selects new city manager
John Hayden has been appointed as the new Newport city manager, succeeding Tom Fromme, who served 19 years in the role, with Brian Steffen as assistant city manager.
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Newport police officer honored for 21 years of service
Newport police officer Chris Armstrong was recognized for his 21 years of service, during which he served on the fire investigation team and the major accident reconstruction unit, dealing with some of the most stressful situations in law enforcement.
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Newport City Commission, board of education races now uncontested
Vince Proffitt and Jerry Rex Peluso have withdrawn from the Newport City Commission and Gordon Henry has withdrawn from the Newport Board of Education race.
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Campbell County citizens call for stronger enforcement of fireworks laws
Campbell County residents are raising concerns about the enforcement of residential fireworks, citing the potential for fires and the difficulty in enforcing the state law, and are seeking solutions to address the issue.
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Newport honors historic preservation chair for 24 years of service
Nick Miller was recognized by the Newport City Commission for his 24 years of service to the city, with a proclamation naming him as chair emeritus of the preservation commission and July 22, 2024 as “Nick Miller Day”.
