After 21 years as city administrator in Taylor Mill, Jill Bailey has accepted the same position in Ft. Wright. Bailey replaces Ed Butler, who will become chief deputy at the Kenton County Detention Center after two years leading Ft. Wright. Thirty applicants sought the position in Ft. Wright. Bailey has a bachelor’s degree in political […]
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Part of Wayman Branch to Close for Emergency Repair
A section of Wayman Branch Road – which links Ky. 16 and Ky. 17 south of Pioneer Park – will be closed for three days beginning Monday for emergency repair. Water draining down the hill from the north has undercut the road bed, creating a deep crack along the center line and causing one lane to […]
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Taylor Mill AirBnb Upsets Neighbors, City Says It’s Illegal
The Taylor Mill city commission wants to strengthen its ordinance against short-term rentals, most commonly used under the Airbnb brand. One such rental opportunity in the city is causing neighbors concern. Currently, short-term rentals are not permitted in Taylor Mill, but Airbnb.com features multiple listings. A new ordinance recommended by Planning & Development Services of […]
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Taylor Mill to Consider Incentives for Businesses
This article has been updated to correct that the proposal is to offer a rebate on payroll tax growth, not profit. A proposal to spotlight Taylor Mill businesses was floated at this week’s city commission meeting. Additionally, Commissioner Phil Peace suggested a payroll tax rebate for businesses that show growth in that area. “Commissioner (Sarah) […]
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Man Found Guilty in Murder of Taylor Mill Woman
A man was found guilty Friday in the murder of a Taylor Mill woman. Lamont Johnson, 41, was convicted on a murder charge in a trial that started Tuesday in Kenton County Circuit Court. The jury, which deliberated for just one hour, recommended a sentence of life in prison for Taylor Mill’s first murder in […]
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Kenton County Honors Rising Country Music Star, Taylor Mill Native
Her debut single “Every Little Thing” made it to the top 5 of the Billboard country music chart and her second single is currently on the rise. Taylor Mill native Carly Pearce returned to town last week, playing a sold-out show at Bogart’s in Cincinnati. The Kenton County Fiscal Court named December 13 in her honor. Kenton […]
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Turkey, Ham Gift Cards Trigger Debate in Taylor Mill
Each year, the City of Taylor Mill gives each of its employees and elected officials a gift card worth $15 to be placed towards the purchase of a ham or turkey for the holiday season. On Wednesday night that nearly changed after a pair of city commissioners took exception to the tradition. City administrator Jill […]
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Photos: Christmas Tree Lighting in Taylor Mill
The annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Taylor Mill was fun! RCN’s Patricia A. Scheyer produced these photos.
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Taylor Mill McDonald’s Wants Second Order Point; City Weighs Airbnb Options
Several zoning issues were up for discussion at the Taylor Mill city commission meeting. The McDonald’s restaurant in the city wants to add a second order point but had trouble when making the request to Planning & Development Services of Kenton County. City Commissioner Phil Peace said that the issue is the wording […]
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Mayor’s Facebook Post Leads to Disagreement at Taylor Mill Meeting
A Facebook post by Taylor Mill Mayor Dan Bell led to tension at last week’s city commission meeting. In the October 17 post on his official mayoral Facebook page, Bell celebrated the hiring of retired police officers at the Taylor Mill Police Department, a move that he said brings experience and fewer costs associated […]
