Highlands Orchestra, led by teacher Kathy Anderson, performs AC DC’s Thunderstruck earlier this school year. by Robin Gee The Kentucky Governor’s School for the Arts program celebrates students’ creative pursuits in the areas of vocal music, instrumental music, creative writing, dance, drama, musical theatre, film and photography, art and design, and new media. Two […]
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Johnson Elementary School Construction Well Underway
Construction on the new Johnson Elementary is moving along. This is Building One near the corner of Cliffview and North Fort Thomas avenues. by Robin Gee When Johnson Elementary School teachers, staff and students return to in-person learning next fall, if all goes well, they will have brand new school buildings on their campus. Construction […]
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Fort Thomas Continues Climb as Top Ranked School by US News and World Report
Highlands High School in Fort Thomas continues takes a big jump in 2020 US News and World Report school rankings. (FTM file) by Robin Gee The US News and World Report annual school rankings are out and once again Highlands High School in Fort Thomas is among the nation’s top high schools. Ranked the number […]
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Fort Thomas School District Lays Out Plan for End of School Year
By Robin Gee Following Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear’s announcement that schools in the state would not resume in-person classes this year, the Fort Thomas Independent Schools District announced its plan for the end of the school year. Officials and educators had been working since the start of the stay-at-home orders on adjusting school schedules and […]
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Highlands Students Selected to Attend 2020 Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs
If all goes well, the 2020 Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs will be held on the NKU campus this summer, yet organizers say they will adjust plans as information unfolds. (Img: GSE/NKU) By Robin Gee Three Highlands High School students are among a select group who have been invited to attend the 2020 Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs […]
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Fort Thomas Adjusts as City Business Continues
Visitors can drop off things and pick up forms available in the lobby of the city building, but public contact with city staff is limited at this time. The city looks to adjusting restrictions as guidelines from the state and federal government allow. By Robin Gee, city council beat editor Staff and officials for the city […]
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Fort Thomas Announces Emergency GROW Grant in Support of Local Small Businesses
The city of Fort Thomas has created a grant program to help area businesses meet fixed costs during the COVID crisis. The city also created a zero-interest loan program. by Robin Gee, city council beat editor Funding in the form of an emergency grant has been made available to Fort Thomas businesses through the city […]
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Cold Spring Announces Cram the Cruiser in Support of Extended Food Drive
Cold Spring residents Sandy Patton (l) and Nancy Bay (r) give the thumbs up as they drop off donations they collected in their Springside condo community for the city’s food drive. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor The city of Cold Spring has extended its Food Drive to help support area residents during the […]
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Fort Thomas Rehires Police Chief Casey Kilgore
Fort Thomas Police Chief Casey Kilgore, who retired in November 2019, has returned to his position. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor Casey Kilgore has returned! He was named chief of police for the city of Fort Thomas for a second time at a special meeting of council held April 6. Due to a […]
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City of Cold Spring Offers Food Drive, Pick Up This Week
The city of Cold Spring is ready to distribute food collected in a recent drive to help those in need in the community. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor The city of Cold Spring has been holding a food drive to help support those in need within the city. The food can be picked […]
