Legacy of 2019 weather: Route 8 remains in poor condition and closed as stakeholders continue to hammer out possible solutions to the ongoing trouble area. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor At their July meeting, the Fort Thomas City Council passed an agreement with NAP Fort Thomas LLC, the development group that includes Greiwe […]
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FT Public House, Studio Root Skin Care hoping to stay in Fort Thomas
FT Public House, 15 N. Fort Thomas Ave. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor While it is too soon to know any solid plans for businesses directly affected by the construction timeline recently announced for the new Central Business District (CBD) development project, tentative plans are already underway. The businesses located in the stretch […]
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Public Hearing Set to Review Revisions to CBD Project
About 75 residents attended the last Planning Commission public hearing on the Central Business District proposal. A new public hearing has been set to review some changes to the Phase One plan. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor The Fort Thomas Planning Commission met Wednesday, July 17, to discuss a few changes to the […]
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City Passes Development Agreement for Central Business District Project
Fort Thomas residents gather to learn more about the Central Business District project Development Agreement. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor At the July council meeting, city officials passed a Development Agreement between the city and developers of the recently proposed development along North Fort Thomas Avenue in the Central Business District. The council […]
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Fort Thomas Resident Running to Represent Kentucky’s Fourth District in Congress
Fort Thomas resident Alexandra Owensby outside the Midway Cafe. She is a candidate for Kentucky’s Fourth District in the U.S. House of Representatives By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor Fort Thomas resident and nurse practitioner Alexandra Owensby is new to politics. Before early 2019, she hadn’t considered running for office and was busy being […]
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Fort Thomas Resident Fulfills Lifelong Goal as Newly Commissioned Marine Officer
US Marine Second Lieutenant Justin Goshorn receives his command. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor The family and friends of Justin Goshorn gathered in Tower Park last week to share a proud moment with him. After years of hard work and commitment, Goshorn achieved his dream, one he’d had since middle school — to […]
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Highlands College and Career Counselor Recognized for Helping Students in Transition
Highlands college and career counselor Trinity Walsh received an award for outstanding service to students from the Kentucky Association of College Admissions Counseling. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor Earlier this year, the Kentucky Association of College Admissions Counseling awarded Highlands High School counselor Trinity Walsh, the Caroline Quire Service Award, for her work […]
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Highlands Theatre Students Honored for Earning 11 Cappie Awards
Highlands drama teacher Jason Burgess is flanked by cast and crew of the production of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” that garnered 11 Cappies. At the June meeting of the Fort Thomas Independent School Board, students from the Highlands High School Theatre Department were honored for their record win of 11 Cappies, the […]
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Village Players of Fort Thomas Starts New Era, Renovation of Historic Fort Thomas Women’s Club
Village Players is at the beginning stages of planning renovations to its building. The theatre group took over the building from the Fort Thomas Women’s Club in October 2019. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor After more than 100 years of service to the community, the Fort Thomas Woman’s Club made the decision to […]
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Learn About the Uniform Residential Landlord-Tenant Act at Informational Event This Week
District Court Judge Cameron Blau addressed city council in February to urge adoption of the Uniform Residential Landlord-Tenant Act By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor Whether you are a landlord or a tenant, you can learn more about your rights and responsibilities under the Uniform Residential Landlord-Tenant Act (URLTA) at an informational meeting this […]