Alexandria’s lake a bountiful spot for fishing

Alexandria’s lake is extra fishy, and people like it that way. With 11,150 fish being added in 2011, the lake has become a destination for people who not only like to fish, but to also catch something.

Alexandria mayor taking on code issues

Alexandria’s new mayor says he hasn’t forgotten about three buildings in various states of disrepair, and the city is preparing to take action soon.

Camp Springs residents push SD1 to change plans

More than 50 residents of Camp Springs crowded into a their local firehouse Wednesday, Feb. 23, to be heard and also hear from Sanitation District No. 1 of Northern Kentucky.

Scrapyard raided by FBI and IRS

A raid was conducted and a federal search warrant was executed about 9 a.m., Thursday, February 24 by the FBI and IRS on a copper and sheet metal scrapping business.

An IRS spokesperson said only that the FBI and IRS are conducting an unspecified joint investigation at Garden Street Iron and Metal, Inc. of Cincinnati, Ohio in conjunction with Blue Ash Police, Alexandria Police and Campbell County Police.

As this story plays out we think some folks in and around A-Town will be in for a big surprise from what we’re hearing. But then again maybe not. Stay tuned.

Award for service from the Mayor and Council

At the last council meeting a plaque of appreciation, signed by the mayor and council members, was presented to an ex-member of council in appreciation for his one term (2 years) of service to the city.

Overlooked was the ex-mayor who served three terms (12 years).

We wonder what was the criterion used for receiving (or not) a plaque.

NKY smoking ban overturned

Campbell County Fiscal Court voted 3-1 Wednesday night to overturn the smoking ban that was to take effect in April.

Commissioners Brian Painter, Pete Garrett and Ken Rechtin voted to overturn the ban with Judge-Executive Steve Pendery voting to keep it in place.

Vote on smoking prompts Campbell County to put TV in lobby

As reported by Chris Mayhew on Campbell County Connects we think you best get there early to get inside the meeting room.

We think that all of the outside crusaders will pack the room and the concerned citizens of the county will be relegated to watching the proceedings on TV in the lobby.

Alexandria’s First Mayoral Coffee Klatch

When Alexandria Mayor Bill Rachford was running for office one of the campaign promises he made was that he would be accessible to the citizens. He is making good on that promise.

He was in council chambers Saturday morning February 5^th from 10:00 a.m. till noon providing his ear along with coffee, cookies and donuts to anyone who wanted to stop by and chat.

Prior to the event he said he wasn’t sure if people would drop by or he would set there alone for two hours drinking coffee by him self. He wasn’t disappointed as there was a steady stream of citizens coming and going for the full two hours.

He was joined by a couple of council members, ethics committee members and planning and zoning commission members to lend a hand if anyone might have comments or questions for them.

We declare this a successful event and time well spent.

No meeting, no agenda, no decisions made. Just honest and open government.

It’s a breath of fresh air for Alexandria and we like it.