Fort Thomas firefighter paramedics Matt Fite (l) and Josh Edmondson (r) honor Addy Kremer for bravery in helping her mom during a medical crisis. Dad and mom (Matt and Angie) stand with her. By Robin Gee, city council beat edtior A special recognition for bravery was the highlight at the October 19 Fort Thomas […]
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Concerns Continue Over Cold Spring Council Member’s Comments
Black Lives Matter activist Kevin Farmer addresses Cold Spring city council and asks Cindy Moore to resign her position after a complaint was filed against her for racial bias. By Robin Gee, city council beat editor On Monday, October 12, about a dozen people demonstrated outside the Cold Spring City Council meeting, demanding council member […]
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New Indian Restaurant on the Way to Newport Shopping Center
In the Newport Shopping Center, Jot India signs are up but no date set yet for opening. By Robin Gee Newport will welcome a new restaurant soon. Jot India restaurant is scheduled to go into the Newport Shopping Center next to Cricket Wireless. The signs are up and windows are covered but no news yet […]
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Fort Thomas Fire Service Adds New Equipment, Protection During COVID
Fort Thomas Fire Department personnel demonstrated the new LUCAS Chest Compression System at a recent city council meeting. By Robin Gee, city council beat editor Emergency response personnel are, of course, among the most essential workers. Keeping them safe, as well as protecting those in their care, remains a top priority for communities across the […]
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Highlands High School Ranks High on Niche Regional List
Highlands High School continues to rank high across the state and the region. By Robin Gee The Fort Thomas Independent Schools District ranks number one in Kentucky school district rankings, but now the district’s Highlands High has also made the list of top 10 public high schools in the Greater Cincinnati area, according to Niche.com. […]
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Letters Circulating in Cold Spring Seek to Clarify Ongoing Council Debate
Cold Spring council members share concerns in social media and public letters. By Robin Gee, city council beat editor In recent months, Cold Spring council members have been engaging in a war of words at council meetings, through social media and other outlets. Everything local in one place. Click here. Council member Cindy Moore […]
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No Trick, Just Treats – Fort Thomas Celebrates Halloween
Halloween in Fort Thomas this year has something for every ghost or goblin. By Robin Gee, city council beat editor Although the celebration of Halloween 2020, like so many events this year, will be different, Fort Thomas city officials are inviting residents to several fun activities to celebrate the year’s spookiest day. Last week, Kentucky […]
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Cold Spring Approves Interim Board Member, Moves on Property Taxes, Halloween Plans
Artwork by Gavin, a winner in the Cold Spring Children’s Art Contest. By Robin Gee, city council beat editor At a short September 28 meeting, the Cold Spring City Council elected former council member Brenda Helton-Rodgers to serve out the remaining term vacated by Michael Ruscher who resigned earlier in the month. Ruscher left council […]
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Beverly Hills Victims Group Attorney Files Injunction to Stop Southgate Development
In August, a Beverly Hills Supper Club victims group wore “Respect the Dead” shirts to a public hearing in Southgate on a zone change that would clear the way for development on the club property. By Robin Gee A temporary injunction has been granted to halt any and all activity on the site of […]
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Highland Heights Planning Commission Views NKU Plans in Development
Northern Kentucky Master Plan projects are at the preliminary discussion/idea development stage, but planners hope to have a final draft plan in November. by Robin Gee, city council beat editor At its September meeting, the Highland Heights Planning and Zoning Commission welcomed members of the Northern Kentucky University (NKU) Master Plan Committee who presented […]
