Fort Wright residents can look forward to a “heavy” police presence on Amsterdam Road, specifically around its intersections at Morris and Redwood. A Jan. 22 press release cites the “rising number of traffic violations routinely occurring in this area,” as the reason behind the increased patrols. “Unfortunately, we continue to receive legitimate complaints from residents […]
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Fort Wright honors late councilman with proclamation
Jeff Wolnitzek, former Fort Wright council member and involved community member, passed away on Jan. 3. The city honored his life and work with a proclamation at the January city council meeting. Wolnitzek served on city council, as a representative on the Fort Wright Board of Adjustments, and as assistant fire chief with Fort Wright’s […]
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Fort Mitchell appoints Tree Commission members
Fort Mitchell city council re-appointed one member of the Municipal Tree Commission and newly appointed another. Mitchell Reeves and Brad Denham will serve terms on the Fort Mitchell Tree Commission. Reeves has served on the commission for several years, and Denham joined after inquiring about a vacancy on the team. Informally called the “Tree Board,” […]
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Fort Mitchell council member leaves after 10 years: ‘We have been blessed’
Dec. 9, 2024, was Fort Mitchell City Council member Michael Stoeckle’s last meeting. Stoeckle first took office in 2015, and his term ends in 2025. Stoeckle has spent 31 years in Fort Mitchell and is retiring from council for work-related reasons. “For my job, I will need to travel Monday through Friday,” Stoeckle said. “So, […]
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Fort Wright reappoints Bernie Wessels to planning, development council
Fort Wright City Council reappointed council member Bernie Wessels to the Kenton County Planning and Development Services Council. Council member Jason C. Collins was appointed to serve as an alternate. Wessels has served as Fort Wright’s representative to the Planning and Development Services Council for around 10 years. As a member of the council, Weber […]
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Roundabouts coming to Fort Wright and Fort Mitchell?
Roundabouts may be coming to Fort Wright and Fort Mitchell as part of the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor project. Representatives from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet presented information about potential roundabouts at Fort Wright’s city council meeting on Nov. 20. Fort Wright and Fort Mitchell, among other local municipalities, looked at potential overpass designs as part […]
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Fort Wright environmental non-profit seeks expansion in city
A Fort Wright-based environmental non-profit is looking to possibly expand further into the city. Representatives from the Banklick Watershed Council attended this month’s Fort Wright city council caucus meeting. They came seeking information about a 6.8-acre plot of land adjacent to the TANK Park-n-Ride and Highland Pike. Banklick Creek runs through this area. “Our goal […]
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Dementia-care facility receives zoning approval in Fort Mitchell
Fort Mitchell approved the zoning change to allow a new dementia-care facility to break ground off General Drive. The Kenton County Planning Commission recommended this zoning change in September. According to Jeff Bethell, Kenton County Planning Commission representative from Fort Mitchell, a facility like this is “sorely needed” as the portion of the population that […]
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Fort Wright police officer helps abandoned dog
Emily Horseman has only been with the Fort Wright Police Department for a little over a year, and she has received accolades from her community. Officer Horseman came across a neglected, emaciated dog at a Fort Wright home in late October. She immediately took the dog, Ripley, to an emergency vet and paid for her […]
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Fort Mitchell mulls zoning change for dementia care facility
Northern Kentucky dementia patients may be able to stay closer to home with the addition of a new facility. A local residential assisted living company, Sages of All Ages, is asking Fort Mitchell for a zoning change. The Kenton County Planning Commission recommended the zoning change in September and now needs the OK from Fort […]