Outgoing school board member John Weyer accepts a small gift from Board Chair Jeff Beach. By Robin Gee For its December meeting, the Fort Thomas Independent School Board met for the first time at its new location in the 20 North Grand Building. The newly renovated building houses a new Professional Studies Center and […]
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Community Speculates on Rumored North Fort Thomas Avenue Development
Rainy day view of North Fort Thomas Avenue near Highland Avenue. (FTM file) By Robin Gee, Council Beat Editor The Fort Thomas Comprehensive Community Plan is hot off the press, and with it comes a host of ideas for discussion among city residents and the business community. Cincinnati-based developer Greiwe Development Group sent out […]
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City Council Reviews Year, Honors Departing Council Members
One of the properties in the Alexander Circle project (originally VA homes) is 8 and 9 Alexander Circle. (FTM file) By Robin Gee, Council Beat Editor The December meeting of the Fort Thomas City Council included warm praise and well wishes for two council members whose terms have ended. Lisa Kelly Lisa Kelly (left) with […]
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New Four-legged Officer Proves His Mettle in Northern Kentucky
Fort Thomas Police Detective Mike Rowland and Rexo are assigned to the Northern Kentucky Drug Strike Force It’s no secret. Northern Kentucky has a drug problem. It’s not unique to the area or our state, but it is taking a high toll on our community. Lawmakers, healthcare professionals and law enforcement are employing every strategy […]
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Highlands Students Earn Top Honors at Career-focused Leadership Competition
Fort Thomas students “go for the red” and bring back the gold and more at national career and technical competition. Four Fort Thomas students decided to “go for the red” at the annual Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Competition held in Louisville last month and brought back the gold, silver and bronze. […]
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Johnson Elementary Student’s Work Chosen for District Holiday Card
Reagan with her winning card to feature the school district’s holiday greeting this year. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor A beautiful card featuring decorated trees and the Northern Lights was chosen as the 2018 holiday card design by the Fort Thomas Independent School District. The artist, Reagan Sand, is a first grader at […]
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Framing with an Artist’s Eye at Framed NKY
Framed NKY is open for business and features the work of local artists as well as framing services. By Robin Gee The framing of art is an art itself says Jennifer Sierra, whose new frame shop and gallery, Framed NKY, opened this fall in Fort Thomas. “Framing protects and preserves the art, but it […]
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Grad Student Project Aids Fort Thomas Communication Concerns
NKU Executive Leadership students presented recommendations on city communications to Ron Dill. (l to r) Tammy Godby, Ashley Pyles, Lisa McCord, Ron Dill, Nigel Mask, Rita Jones, Sean Donelan.
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Drop Your Drawers Campaign Provides a Welcome Necessity
Campbell County Library Director JC Morgan invites community to “Drop Your Drawers.” By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor While many children dream of bicycles, remote cars and the latest “it” toy for Christmas, some in our community wish also for warm clothing and basic essentials. New underwear is one of those essentials that is […]
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Students Bring the World to Fort Thomas Schools
Lily Hennigan, Mary Kinsella and Elizabeth Winkler share information about English language learning at Fort Thomas schools. It’s a big world out there but developing global communication skills and cultural awareness makes it feel smaller and more manageable. Learning more than one language is a valuable skill for all students, but for some, it is […]