Council members Ken Bowman and David Cameron during the tax rate discussion. by Robin Gee The 2017 property tax rate was the primary focus of the first of two Fort Thomas City Council meetings scheduled in September. The council met on September 5 to discuss a proposal for the property tax rate, taking into account […]
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Superintendent Outlines Strategies and Goals for 2017-18
by Robin Gee District goals support the mission of the Fort Thomas Independent School District by putting an emphasis on student progress and readiness, measurement of outcomes and increased communication and collaboration, according to Superintendent Karen Cheser. At the August School Board meeting, she shared three District Goals, identified standards needed to support the goals […]
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City Council Roundup: Trash Collection To Increase 28.6 Percent
By Robin Gee Some 400 Fort Thomas citizens were involved one way or the other in helping to bring about the week-long celebration of the city’s Sesquicentennial. “From my standpoint it was one of the most awesome experiences I have ever had,” said Mayor Eric Haas. “It was a wonderful week, and thank you to […]
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Recent Incident Highlights Speeding Issue
by Robin Gee “Slow down!” is the message Mayor Eric Haas would like all who drive within the city of Fort Thomas to hear. While there are stop signs and speed limits, many people are still driving too fast in city neighborhoods, he said. Two weeks ago, a car flipped over near the intersection of […]
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Backyard Chickens Bring Up Issues in Fort Thomas
The Dunbar family is asking for a change to the chicken ordinance to accommodate corner lots. These chickens got loose on S. Fort Thomas Avenue. Picture: Kelly Berry Perry. by Robin Gee Waking up to “cuckadoodledo” at six in the morning was not part of the plan when Bryan and Jordan Dunbar and their five […]
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Committees Forming for Visioning Project
The Fort Thomas Community Plan is moving forward this month with the creation of six working committees, each to be charged with developing plans for different aspects of the project. Frank Twehues of CT Consultants met with city officials, staff and council members at a brief meeting before the August general city council meeting to […]
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Newport Skatepark Sports New Bowl Feature
The new bowl in Newport Skatepark nears completion. Tuesday, August 15, is the Grand Opening. by Robin Gee No, that’s not a swimming pool they’ve been building under the 471 bridge in Newport. It’s the latest feature for the Newport Skatepark, a large, smooth concrete bowl designed to give skaters the space to practice carves […]
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Local Resident Joins Fort Thomas Police Department
Joe Paolucci. FTM file. By Robin Gee Local resident and Highlands High School grad Joe Paolucci is the newest Fort Thomas Police Department recruit. Introduced by Fort Thomas Police Chief Mike Daly at the July 15 city council meeting, Paolucci heads to the police academy this week and will return after graduation on January 26, […]
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Fort Thomas Schools Approve VA Homes Funding Plan
Fort Thomas Independent Schools Superintendent Karen Cheser, School Board Chair Brad Fennell and Board Member Karen Allen. FTM file. By Robin Gee The VA Homes project moves forward another notch with approval of a vital piece of the funding puzzle. At a special session held Wednesday, July 19, the Fort Thomas Independent School Board agreed […]