Emma Adkisson, an architect with PCA Architecture, presented initial concepts for a new civic center and a new police station for Cold Spring. By Robin Gee, city council beat editor About 35 Cold Spring residents attended a special February 10 city council meeting to hear a plan for a proposed civic recreation/community center and new […]
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Cold Spring introduces first reading of Fairness Ordinance
Cold Spring City Council members discuss the Fairness Ordinance. They voted 5 to 1 to pass the first reading. by Robin Gee, city council beat editor At the February 10 meeting of Cold Spring city council, members heard the first reading of an anti-discrimination fairness ordinance and voted five to one to continue the process […]
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Alexandria City Officials Discuss Development Proposal, New Ordinances, TANK
Alexandria City Attorney Mike Duncan reads new municipal orders and ordinances at the February 6 meeting of council. by Robin Gee, city council beat editor The February 6 meeting of the Alexandria City Council was one of discussion and consideration. Council heard first readings of a series of municipal orders, ordinances and resolutions covering franchise […]
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Alexandria Planning and Zoning Recommends Plan for Mixed Use Development
Alexandria residents packed the recent Planning and Zoning meeting to discuss a proposed multi-use development. by Robin Gee, city council beat editor After a public hearing held February 4, the Alexandria Planning and Zoning Commission approved a zoning change request that, if passed by the city council, will clear the way for a mixed […]
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New Owner of Wilder Steel Plant Announces Closure, Layoffs
Wilder Mayor Robert Arnold addresses a recent city council meeting. by Robin Gee, city council beat editor About 114 employees of the former Ipsco Tubulars plant in Wilder will face layoffs effective April 5. The plant was recently purchased by Luxembourg-based manufacturer Tenaris S.A., but the company issued a statement that it had decided to […]
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Wilder Celebrates Grant, Development Plans Continue as Work Begins
Wilder City Administrator Terry Vance and Mayor Robert Arnold hold the presentation “check” for the $250,000 state Land and Water Conservation Fund grant. The event was held at New Riff Distillery. By Robin Gee, city council beat editor Wilder Mayor Robert Arnold and city council took the opportunity to thank and congratulate City Administrator Terry […]
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Meet Wilder Police Department’s Newest Officer
Wilder Police Department welcomes new officer Ryan Miller. by Robin Gee, city council beat editor Wilder Police Chief Chad Martin introduced a new police officer at last month’s council meeting. “Please join us in welcoming the newest addition to the Wilder Police Department, Officer Ryan Miller,” said Martin. “Ryan comes to us from the Norfolk […]
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Alexandria Welcomes Three New Businesses
County Market in Alexandria closed its doors in 2018. The building will welcome a new tenant, Burkes Outlet, in late spring or early this summer. (FTM file photo) by Robin Gee, city council beat editor As spring starts to unfold, news of new businesses in Alexandria comes pouring in. After a brief delay due to […]
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Fort Thomas Police Department Announces Partnership with Ring
The Fort Thomas Police Department is partnering with Ring home security. by Robin Gee The Fort Thomas Police Department is partnering with Ring, a home security and smart home service, to allow users to upload security video footage to the department. Citizens can participate for free by downloading the Neighbors by Ring app. While those […]
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Wilder Officials Present Options for City Center Plan
The city of Wilder shared details from the city plan presentation on its Facebook page. By Robin Gee, council beat editor With the announcement this week of a $250,000 grant to be allocated to a new amphitheater at Frederick’s Landing, the city of Wilder is well on its way to realizing its goals to fully […]
