Florence Mayor Julie Aubuchon swore in 12 new members of the Florence Fire Department at the city council meeting on June 8. Ten people hold the position of firefighter/EMT. One is a paramedic, and the other is a firefighter/paramedic. During the meeting, Fire/EMS Chief Rodney Wren shared a little about each new firefighter. Joe Melville, […]
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What does the next 10 years look like for Southgate?
Southgate officials heard details of a proposed strategic plan for the city developed with the help of the Kentucky League of Cities, known as KLC, at their July 2 council meeting. John Buchanan, community and economic advisor for KLC, presented an initial draft of the KLC Vision 25-30-35 for Southgate. Buchanan and Tad Long, community […]
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Florence passes budget, approves solar panel ordinance
The Florence City Council passed its budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, along with ordinances adjusting the budget and a related personnel amendment. Mayor Julie Aubuchon shared details of the budget during a special meeting on June 17. General Fund revenues totaled $110,725,214, comprising the beginning fund balance of $58,364,014 and estimated revenues and transfers […]
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Fort Thomas passes budget, discusses future budgets and a pension issue
Fort Thomas City Council passed its fiscal year budget for 2025-2026 at its June 16 meeting, along with the budget amendment for fiscal year 2024-2025 and pay classification adjustments for the coming year. Total revenues come to $20,693,774. Operating expenditures are expected to be $20,080,798. Capital expenditures (city and road improvement projects) will be $8,152,727, […]
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Issues, concerns rise between Bellevue city leaders and local businesses
Tensions between Bellevue city administrators and some residents, including members of the local business community, made for some uncomfortable exchanges at the city’s June council meeting. In his report to the city, Mayor Charlie Cleves read aloud several Facebook posts from residents expressing anger and concern on a variety of topics. “I’d like to address […]
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City of Bellevue engineer shares updates on grant-funded projects
Bellevue City Engineer Mike Yeager was at the June 11 council meeting to share an update on several grant-funded city projects. Yeager, who is contracted with the city through Compass Infrastructure Group, said to the council, “There are a lot of projects going on. And if you compare Bellevue to any other city in Northern […]
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Bellevue honors first woman to serve on city council
Bellevue Mayor Charlie Cleves proclaimed June 11 to be Carol Schoulthies Day, honoring the first woman to serve on the Bellevue City Council. The proclamation, made during the city’s June council meeting, honors Schoulthies, a lifelong resident of Bellevue, for 50 years of service to the community, said Cleves. The mayor noted her dedication to […]
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Bellevue introduces new assistant city administrator
Sam Shelton is taking over as Bellevue’s new assistant to the city administrator. City Administrator Frank Warnock made the announcement and introduced Shelton at the Bellevue City Council meeting last week. He will take over the position from Pierce Turner, who is moving on to take a position in Erlanger. Known for his signature bow […]
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Dayton approves property purchase for new public works building
Dayton is getting a new public works building. The city council approved a resolution on Tuesday, allowing the mayor to enter into a contract to purchase property located at 1112 Third Avenue, across from the city building. “As you all know, we are looking at building a new public works building directly across the street,” […]
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Dayton moves forward on pickleball courts
Dayton is moving ahead on its summer improvement plans. At its June 10 meeting, council approved bids to add four pickleball courts to Gil Lynn Park. Under the agreement, JK Muerer Paving will construct the new courts and repave the park’s existing basketball courts for $111,745. That total includes $75,670 for the excavation and construction […]