City officials in Fort Thomas are looking for more ways to support small business during the COVID crisis. Council voted to eliminate alcohol license fees for a 12-month period. by Robin Gee, city council beat editor The COVID surge was a point of intense discussion among members at the November meeting of the Fort Thomas […]
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Grants Support Firefighter, Paramedic Training Opportunities in Alexandria
Thanks to two federal grants, the Alexandria Fire Department hopes to recruit more fire and emergency service students and volunteers. (photo: Tiffany Page) by Robin Gee, city council beat editor Thanks to two federal grants, the Alexandria Fire Department is able to offer training opportunities for potential career and volunteer firefighters, EMTs, paramedics or other […]
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Checking in With St. Elizabeth: Ready for the Surge and Beyond
St. Elizabeth Fort Thomas Hospital is working to keep patients and staff safe during this latest COVID-19 surge and is looking ahead at how to manage a vaccine. (photo: St. Elizabeth Healthcare) by Robin Gee Experience can bring knowledge and, as they say, knowledge is power. For St. Elizabeth Healthcare the lessons learned earlier […]
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Large Tree Crashes Damaging Three Dayton Homes After High Winds Sunday
Three homes in Dayton, Kentucky, were heavily damaged when high winds knocked a 30-foot tree onto them on Sunday. (photo: Alexandra Doyle) by Robin Gee People all over our area are cleaning up after 50-mile-an-hour winds hit on Sunday. Power was out for more than 20,000 Duke Energy customers. Among those dealing with the aftermath […]
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Ohio River Reopened to Water Traffic; Brent Spence Remains Closed Indefinitely
Water traffic has reopened, but the Brent Spence Bridge will remain closed for weeks as inspection, assessment and repairs move ahead after Wednesday’s crash and fire. by Robin Gee In an update on the Brent Spence Bridge closure caused by a two-vehicle accident early Wednesday morning, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear announced that, while the […]
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UK and and Fort Thomas Community Mourn Death of John Schlarman
UK offensive line coach and Highlands Athletics Hall of Famer John Schlarman, holds up a game ball following a 27-16 win over Florida in 2018. (photo: University of Kentucky media relations) by Robin Gee After a courageous and open battle against cancer, University of Kentucky (UK) Assistant Coach and Highland High Athletics Hall of Famer […]
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Highland Heights to Apply for Block Grant to Fund Youth Education and Housing Center
Highland Heights city building. The proposed young adult housing and education center is on NKU property but can be seen from the Highland Heights ball field. by Robin Gee, city council beat editor A former juvenile detention center that has stood empty for more than a decade may get a new life as a renovated […]
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Highlands Student Starts Investment Club to Explore Financial Literacy
The Highlands Investment Club meets monthly at Launch at 20 Grand. The student club covers all topics of investment and finance for interested Highlands High students. by Robin Gee For many young people — and indeed, older people as well — the world of personal finance and investment can be confusing and intimidating. Even today […]
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Fort Thomas Celebrates Veterans Day with Virtual Program
Our tradition has been to gather at the Charters for Freedom monument, but this year the program is online. Nothing can stop Fort Thomas from honoring our veterans on Veterans Day! by Robin Gee All are welcome to join in honoring our veterans in a special virtual program created by veteran residents of our city […]
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Northern Kentucky Film Company Presents Film About Running the Appalachian Trail
“Like Harvey Like Son” is as much about family relationships as it is about one man’s quest to run the entire Appalachian Trail. Catch it at Mariemont Theatre this month. by Robin Gee On Tuesday, November 10, and Wednesday, November 12, Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati audiences will have a rare opportunity to attend the […]
