Highlands Middle School eighth grade students display their 3D models and presentation materials for a project that brought together all aspects of Portrait of a Graduate skills. Eighth grade students from Highlands Middle School presented on a unique project at the recent Fort Thomas Independent Schools board meeting. The exercise brought together many different aspects […]
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Update on Johnson Elementary Replacement Project
By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor The Johnson Elementary Replacement Project is moving along, according to Jerry Wissman, director of operations for Fort Thomas Independent Schools. He made a brief report at the May school board meeting. “Hosea Project Movers are on site now. They initially took down the gymnasium building…and hope to start […]
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Students and Teacher Honored as May Global Leaders
Students in all grades stepped up to join the Superintendent Student Advisory Council By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor The Superintendent Student Advisory Council gives voice to the people most directly affected by the school environment. Students in all grade levels across the district were invited to volunteer to serve as advisors to Superintendent […]
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May City Council: Crossing Guard Appreciation, Safety Initiatives, Street Repair Program
Fort Thomas resident Holli Patterson has been appointed a new member to the Renaissance Board by Mayor Eric Haas. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor Safety issues and appreciation of those who keep us safe were uppermost among the topics discussed at the May meeting of the Fort Thomas City Council. A short public […]
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Highlands Newscasters Win in Student Technology Leadership Competition
Highlands High School Newscasting Team took top honors in a Student Technology Leadership Program competition. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor Students from Highlands High School took top place in an annual state project-based competition hosted by the Kentucky Department of Education. The Student Technology Leadership Program, or STLP, supports project-based learning through the […]
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Revisions for Central Business Proposal Announced
By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor The plans for the Central Business District development project proposed by Rick Greiwe and his partners have undergone significant changes. Greiwe Development shared newly revised plans for the Fort Thomas Town Center on its website and has submitted them to the city for the upcoming public hearing and […]
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World-class Entertainment Venue Centerpiece of Ovation Project
Corporex Managing Director Thomas Banta announces agreement with AEG Worldwide/PromoWest to build a $40 million concert venue for the Ovation Project in Newport. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor Covington-based developer Corporex will partner with international concert promoter AEG Worldwide/PromoWest to bring a $40 million dollar music venue to the banks of the Licking […]
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City Council Roundup: Pedestrian Safety, Street Repairs, Park Improvements
Tower Park is already a jewel in the city’s crown and improvements are planned. (FTM file) By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor Things are moving along for many ongoing city projects, City Administrator Ron Dill told city council recently. Here is a smattering of recent decisions, projects and plans around town. Parks and recreation […]
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Grant Initiative Will Help Businesses “Grow”
Fort Thomas Economic Development Director Debbie Buckley shares details on the new Grow grant program. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor Details are unfolding about a new grant match-funding program, known as Grow, that will make money available to businesses throughout Fort Thomas in a need of a little help to improve their facades, […]
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Announcement Coming This Week on Newport Ovation Project
The Ohio River near Newport. The Ovation project will be built at the confluence of the Ohio and Licking rivers. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor An announcement about the Ovation Project in Newport is scheduled to happen this Thursday, May 9. The project, approved in November of last year, set this spring as […]