Amy Shaffer (l) of the Fort Thomas Education Foundation congratulates Highlands staff member Nancy Gesenhues and Guy Ponzer on their Global Leader awards. By Robin Gee Five people in the Fort Thomas Independent Schools District were honored at the September school board meeting with Global Leader Awards. The awards honor those whose contributions to Fort […]
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Highlands High Students Share Experiences as Governor’s Scholars, Entrepreneurs and Artists
Highlands High School students shared their summer learning experiences in the Governor’s Scholars Program, Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs and the Governor’s School for the Arts. By Robin Gee “It’s a true life-changing experience… I feel like I’ve became a better person because of it,” is how one Highlands High student, Davis Recht, described his experience […]
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City Council Roundup: Tax Rate, Bond Issuance, Golf Carts, Grow Grant
The Fort Thomas city council will meet twice in September. The next meeting will be September 16. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor The September 3 meeting of Fort Thomas City Council opened with a moment of silence to honor city staff member Harry Holtkamp, who served as the city mechanic for 11 years. […]
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Bellevue Gets in the Spirit with Newest Tavern
Charles Zimmerman, who owns The Three Spirits Tavern with his wife Leslie Blair, welcomes neighbors with craft beers, small plate foods and spirits — of all sorts –>
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TANK Conducting 2020 System Redesign Survey
TANK is taking a serious look at revamping its system for 2020. A survey offers residents one way to make their voices heard. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor The Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky (TANK) re-evaluates its ridership and routes about every five years. The company is inviting residents to provide feedback about […]
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Around the County: Wilder to Break Ground on New Fire Station
Rendering of new fire station to be built next to the Wilder city building. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor The city of Wilder will begin construction on a new fire station in September. The official groundbreaking is scheduled for Sunday, September 8. The event will take place at 1 p.m. next to the […]
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Campbell County School District Eligible for More Than $26,000 in Tyson Grants
By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor Thanks to a grant program by Tyson Foods, teachers in the Campbell County School District can apply for individual classroom project grants of up to $1,000 for a total of $26,388 set aside for the district. Photo: Campbell County School District, Facebook. Tyson Foods has announced it will […]
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Fort Thomas Planning and Zoning Accepts Changes to Development Plan
The most recent public hearing on the Central Business District addressed proposed changes to the development agreement plan. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor Fort Thomas Planning and Zoning Commission members voted to accept specific changes to the Central Business District development plan at a public hearing held August 21 during its regular monthly […]
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City Council Roundup: Parade Winners Announced, Street Project Updates
Mayor Eric Haas congratulates Chuck Keller representing the Fort Thomas Forest Conservancy. Keller accepted the first place award for Best Representation of the Fourth of July Parade Theme. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor “The Art of Kindness” was the theme for this year’s Fort Thomas Fourth of July Parade, and the winners of […]
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Residents Ask Fort Thomas to Consider Fairness Ordinance
Fort Thomas resident Terry Webster asks council to ensure all citizens and visitors to the city are welcomed and protected. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor Fort Thomas could be the next Northern Kentucky city to pass an ordinance ensuring fairness for all its citizens. At the August meeting of Fort Thomas city council, […]