Alexandria Volunteers in Police Service, or V.I.P.S. were honored for their service (l to r): Harold Hornsby, Rick Montgomery, Sandy Decker, Lieutenant Natalie Selby, Jerry Bowman, Assistant Chief Joe Alexander. (not pictured: James Dahmann) By Robin Gee, city council beat editor Five “VIPs” were recognized for their contributions to the city of Alexandria during the […]
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Moyer Students Present on First Year of Leader in Me Initiative
Ruth Moyer Elementary students presented on their first year with the Leader in Me initiative. The program introduces leadership “habits” that encourage student engagement and leadership. By Robin Gee The 2019-2020 school year is the first year for the Ruth Moyer Elementary Leader in Me program. As the February student showcase feature, students from the […]
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Wilder City Council Prepares for City Center, Firehouse and Other Projects
Wilder City Administrator Terry Vance updates council on city projects. On the left is Mayor Robert Arnold and right is Wilder Police Chief Chad Martin By Robin Gee, city council beat editor At a short council meeting on March 3, Wilder City Administrator Terry Vance updated officials on various projects underway. Vance said he met […]
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Ongoing dispute between family, FTIS enters into appeal process
By Robin Gee This week the Cincinnati Enquirer reported on an ongoing dispute between the parents of a Highlands High School senior and the Fort Thomas Independent School District over the student’s graduation status. WCPO-TV also covered the issue. RELATED: Opinion: Kids do better when parents and schools work together (Enquirer) According to reports, the […]
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Alexandria Welcomes Two New Businesses
Local business owners Anita and Brent Scharfenberger presented on their new Silver Dragonfly Design Studio open on Washington Street. (photo: city of Alexandria) By Robin Gee, city council beat editor The Alexandria City Council recently welcomed two new businesses to the area. A few months ago, Mayor Andy Schabell put out a call to new […]
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Alexandria Approves Zone Map Change for Development
Alexandria Mayor Andy Schabell and council member Sue Neltner discuss the zoning map change for the property along U.S. 27 By Robin Gee, city council beat editor The road has been cleared for a new mixed-use development in Alexandria along U.S. 27. The project will involve three commercial buildings and a luxury apartment complex with […]
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HIghlands High Student Urges Council to Bring a Skate/Bike Park to Highland Hills Park
“With a skate park, children of all ages can ride their bikes, scooters and skateboards…” – HHS Senior Wyatt Richards brought the idea of a skate park to city council in February. By Robin Gee Highland High School senior Wyatt Richards brought the idea for a skateboarding facility or skate park within the Highland Hills […]
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LEGO League Champions: Moyer Students Take Home First Place Win
The Moyer Elementary Metrotech Team shows off certificates and one of their trophies. They are flanked by coaches Veronica Mickleson (l) and Joey Hood (r) By Robin Gee The Moyer Elementary Metrotech Team took home first place in state for Strategy and Innovation at the First® LEGO® League Championship Tournament held at Northern Kentucky University […]
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General Thomas Statue Update, Donation Problems Solved
A model of the General George Thomas statue. A nine-foot statue of the general will be installed at Tower Park. By Robin Gee, city council beat editor The city of Fort Thomas is moving ahead with plans for the statue of General George Henry Thomas that will be installed in Tower Park this coming fall. […]
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Council Considers Vision Zero and Other Traffic Safety Efforts
Matt Butler of the Vision Zero Northern Kentucky Taskforce,shared sobering traffic statistics with Fort Thomas City Council. By Robin Gee, city council beat editor Matt Butler of Vision Zero Northern Kentucky shared some sobering information at this month’s city council meeting. He stated that research shows that car accidents are the leading cause of death […]
