Newport Shopping Center. FTM file. Four new businesses will open in the Newport Shopping Center and Plaza complex this fall. Crunch Fitness, Newport Tires, A.C. Moore Arts & Crafts and Urban Nails will fill spaces at the two adjacent properties on Monmouth and Carothers Road, said Brandi Norwood, director of leasing for Texas-based Albanese Cormier […]
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Sewer Pipe Repairs Completed on Woodfill Avenue, Highland Avenue Closing in on Completion
Construction and repair season is in full swing in Fort Thomas. Signs are up on Woodfill Avenue, but they should be down before school starts August 15, according to City Administrator Ron Dill. He said sewer pipe repair work is being done by the Sewer District, SD1.
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Gold Star Chili in Alexandria Closed But a New Location Is Planned
Gold Star Chili in Alexandria is closed but it will return. Gold Star Chili, located at 7647 Alexandria Pike, is closed but plans are in the works for a new, expanded store. Business has grown in recent years, and more space is needed, explained Rick Schmidt, manager at the company’s Bellevue location. A new location […]
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Water Main Replacement Underway on Pentland, Expected to Be Complete Before School Starts
By Robin Gee, Council Beat Editor A storm sewer drain is being extended on Pentland Place as a first step in the planned street improvement project for that street. Torn up sidewalks and a large pipe at the corner of Pentland Place and Highland Avenue have nearby neighbors wondering about the project and concerned about […]
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Loop Blocked Off as Alexander Circle Work Begins
Alexander Circle is blocked to walkers and drivers during construction. By Robin Gee, Council Beat Editor Access is blocked to Alexander Circle as work begins on the development of the site. Signs placed on the street warn drivers and pedestrians that a section of the loop is closed during construction. Safety is the concern behind […]
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Planet Fitness Coming to Alexandria’s Village Green
The new Planet Fitness facility will go between the Dollar Store and SuperCuts in the Village Green Shopping Center. Planet Fitness will open a new location in Alexandria. While the opening date has not yet been set, Alexandria Mayor Bill Rachford issued a statement that said the opening “is due to happen very soon.” The […]
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Sonic Drive-In Closes Permanently on Alexandria Pike in Campbell County
Sonic Drive-In located in the Village Green Shopping Center at 7105 Alexandria Pike has closed its doors. Although it is still listed as “temporarily closed” on its website, sources say the location is closed permanently. Just yesterday, after more than 41 years in business, Fort Thomas Matters reported that Alexandria’s County Market will close its […]
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Alexandria’s County Market to Close After 41 Years
County Market is located at 7109 Alexandria Pike. (photo: Google) After more than 41 years in business, Alexandria’s County Market will close its doors soon. Owner Dave Kremer said the company made the decision when its lease came up. “We looked at how the economy was going and our business, and decided not to renew […]
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Crosswalk Safety Features Cap Off Moyer Project
By Robin Gee, Council Beat Editor The crosswalk at Moyer Elementary is being moved slightly west and rebuilt with new safety features, according to City Administrator Ron Dill. Signs have gone up to warn motorists of the work on the crosswalk, set to be completed by the start of school August 15. Phone: 859-905-0714 – […]
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Explore County Government at the Next Campbell County Citizens Academy
Fort Thomas resident Joe Schwerling was among the first group to attend the Campbell County Citizens Academy (photo: FTM file) County officials announced this week that a third installment of the Citizens Academy that launched last year is open for applications. Business owners and residents of the county are invited to apply by August 27 […]
