The Fort Thomas Community Plan received a top 2019 Cincinnati Design Award in the Interdisciplinary category. (FTM file) By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor The Fort Thomas Comprehensive Community Plan, developed by the city and its project partners CT Consultants and Human Nature, has earned a 2019 Cincinnati Design Award. The award was […]
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Two Highlands Middle School Students Honored as Global Leaders
Two Highlands Middle School students earned Global Leader awards for their compassion and empathy for their peers. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor Two students from Highlands Middle School were honored as Global Leaders at the November meeting of the Fort Thomas Independent Schools District board. Reese Dunbar and Mayson Gindele were nominated by […]
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Fort Thomas Fire Department thankful long-time patron is on the mend
Fort Thomas resident Lee Cordray (middle) stopped by to thank firefighter/paramedics for their help. (l to r): Lieutenant/Paramedic Eric Scherpenberg and Firefighters/Paramedics Brandon Fromeyer, Sam Behrle and Scott Shepherd. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor As part of his monthly report to city council, Fort Thomas Fire Chief Mark Bailey shared photos of his […]
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City Council Roundup: Project Completions, Zoning Amendment, New Firefighter/Paramedic
Fort Thomas City Building By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor The November meeting of Fort Thomas City Council was brief and highlighted ongoing street repair and related work, much of which is coming to completion as the colder weather and holidays move in. City Administrator Ron Dill reported that the resurfacing of the tennis […]
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Fort Thomas Welcomes New Firefighter/Paramedic
Fort Thomas Fire Chief Mark Bailey pins badge number 6 on his department’s newest firefighter/paramedic Adam Hinkel. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor The Fort Thomas City Council meeting on November 18 just happened to also be the first official day of work for the city’s newest firefighter/paramedic. Fort Thomas Fire Chief Mark Bailey […]
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Alexandria Police Chief Announces Two Officer Promotions
Alexandria Police Lieutenant Natalie Selby and Sergeant Richard Northcutt take the oath of office from city attorney Michael Duncan for their new positions. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor Two Alexandria police officers received promotions and were sworn in for their new duties at the November 7 city council meeting. Lieutenant Natalie Selby serves […]
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Alexandria Police Department Honors Longtime Officer
Alexandria Police Chief Lucas Cooper presents retiring Detective Sergeant Gary Frodge a plaque to honor and thank him for his many years of service to the community. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor With 36 years in law enforcement, Detective Sergeant Gary Frodge of the Alexandria Police Department is retiring at the end of […]
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Bocce and Beyond: Woodfill Students Share Unified Sports Program Success
Members of Woodfill’s Unified Sports bocce team explained the program that provides opportunities for athletes of all abilities to play together. By Robin Gee Unified Sports is a program through Special Olympics that partners athletes with and without special needs in a program designed to build relationships, leadership skills, essential foundational skills, self-esteem and all-round […]
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Northern Kentucky Woman Indicted for Murder in Child’s Death
A Dayton woman accused in the death of her child has been indicted at the Campbell County Courthouse for first degree manslaughter. (FTM file photo) By Robin Gee Stacey Schuchart, 29, was indicted today for murder in the death of her 17-month-old son, Sean Buttery, Jr. She will be arraigned in the Campbell County Circuit […]
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Fort Thomas Independent Schools Staff Member Honored for Going the Extra Mile
Global Leader Award winner, staff member and avid school booster Mary Turner with her award. By Robin Gee People who work behind the scenes in offices and departments that support our schools often can be unsung heroes, taking care of the day-to-day business and quietly making sure administrators’, teachers’ and students’ needs are met. At […]