Educator and retired Fort Thomas teacher Nancy Bardgett announced she will run for Kentucky House District 68. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor Fort Thomas resident Nancy Bardgett announced on Monday that she has filed to run for the District 68 seat in the Kentucky House of Representatives, currently held by Republican Joe […]
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Mary Jo Wedding Selected GOP Nominee for District 67 Special Election; Homandberg Throws In for November
Bellevue resident and Newport native Mary Jo Wedding is the Republican nominee for the Kentucky District 67 special election. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor Soon after the Campbell County Republican Party announced selection of their nominee for the upcoming special election for Kentucky House District 67, another Republican filed for November forcing a […]
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Special Election: Democrat Rachel Roberts Nominated; GOP Continues Selection Process
Newport business owner and entrepreneur Rachel Roberts is the Democratic nominee for the February 25 special election for House District 67. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor News hit early Tuesday morning that Newport business owner and entrepreneur Rachel Roberts has been selected to be the Democratic nominee in the upcoming special election for […]
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Johnson Students Propose Wildlife Habitat for New School Building
Teacher Jillian Booth with Johnson fourth graders who propose a new wildlife habitat for their school. They got help from Highlands students including Edrin Ahlfeld, junior, and Alex LaCourt, freshman (back row) By Robin Gee A proposal to create a wildlife habitat around the new Johnson Elementary School building was the student showcase presentation […]
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Street Improvement Policy, New Ordinances, Resident Concerns at City Council Meeting
Fort Thomas City Council congratulates Fire Department Lieutenant Kyle Kaufman By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor An update on city projects, a new look at the city’s street resurfacing program and concerns by a group of homeowners were among the topics discussed at the December meeting of Fort Thomas city council. In […]
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City Proposes Solution to Speeding on Water Works Road
The placement of traffic calming devices known as bollards may be a solution for dangerous Water Works intersection at Memorial Parkway By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor Dangerous speeds as drivers come off Memorial Parkway onto Water Works Road has been an ongoing concern for the city and for residents who live on and […]
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Fort Thomas Promotes Two Firefighters
Captain Rick Daugherty with his wife Teresa and Fire Chief Mark Bailey By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor Two members of the Fort Thomas Fire Department have been promoted to new positions within the department. City council and Mayor Eric Haas congratulated and thanked them at a badge pinning during the December council meeting. […]
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City and Army Communication Lines Open on Stable Property
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is aware of the city’s interest in the stables, and discussion lines now appear to be open. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor The city and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are now talking actively about the potential for the Fort Thomas stable property, which is owned […]
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Two Johnson Teachers Honored as Global Leaders for Compassion in Their Classrooms
Wynne Philippe and her children honored Johnson teachers Katie Mills (l) and Stephanie Perkins (r) as Global Leaders. By Robin Gee Johnson Elementary teachers Stephanie Perkins and Katie Mills were presented Global Leader awards at the Fort Thomas Independent Schools board meeting in December. The teachers were nominated by Wynne Philippe, a parent of two […]
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Two Highlands Freshmen Score High in National Skills Competition
Highlands High School Freshmen Megan Dadosky and Addy Wagner took top honors at the FCCLA National Fall Conference By Robin Gee Two freshmen from Highlands High School competed and took top honors at the National Fall Conference hosted by the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA). More than 2,500 students from across the […]
