The Cincinnati Business Courier reports this morning in their print edition that Bank of America has filed suit against Bear Creek on the Newport Pavilion shopping center and indicates that a request for receivership was denied on Wednesday. This is very bad news for any hopes of adding retailers to the complex anytime soon. Bank […]
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Campbell County Looking for Tax Revenue
Was it a coincidence that on tax day most everyone I know received their new tax assessment from Campbell County? Updated tax assessments are a regular occurrence but the timing I have to admit is incredible. Adding insult to injury of filing my income tax return – we receive notice that we will be paying […]
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Highlands Drama Program Taking the Next Step
The drama program at Highlands has undergone quite a transformation over the past couple of years. This transformation goes beyond the new and expanded facilities that include the new backstage auditorium transformation that was a big part of the $15 million High School building renovation (a good synopsis of the designs and pictures of the […]
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Fort Thomas Making National News
First, a big congratulations to the Fort Thomas Independent Schools for making the Forbes list of the Top 25 School districts in the nation. The only other area district to make the list was Mason schools just up I-71. Most of the top 25 schools were located in the Northeast but Fort Thomas made the […]
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Fort Thomas Provides Social Event – Mark your calendars
Looking to help fellow citizens and/or groups in Fort Thomas? Join “Fort Thomas Provides” on April 15, yes – tax day, at Vito’s Cafe 6:30 – 8:30 PM. It’s very worthwhile and if you have any questions, feel free to use the comments section or on the Facebook, Linkedin pages below. $20 includes food (assorted […]
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Lets Talk Kentucky State Politics
Lets start with a quick summary of where we are at in Frankfort: A budget hasn’t been approved yet with only 2 days left in the current session (a short recess has been called until April 14th) A budget can still be passed after the end of the session but only if the Governor calls […]
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Letting the Light Shine Through
Jane Pompilio of Fort Thomas is the most artistically gifted person I know. Hyperbole? Not at all. I’m certainly not professionally trained in critiquing art (although my art award in 8th grade might suggest otherwise), but all I know is that any time she has created something for me, it’s been beautiful. For a wedding […]
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE MURRINER FAMILY!
Just wanted to take a minute to publically congratulate Darrin, Peggy and Peter for their two new blessings, Elizabeth (6 lbs, 4 oz) and Lydia Murriner (6 lbs) on March 15. The family is doing wonderfully, and getting adjusted to different sleeping patterns. Couldn’t be happier for a great family. Even with his face 2/3 […]
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Fort Thomas News & Rumors
A couple of pieces of Fort Thomas news that may be of interest: 1. MTV appears to be filming an episode of 16 and pregnant on Madonna. After I heard the news I was able to find this preview clip of the family. 2. Spoke with a friend looking to put a retail business in […]
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Census Update
I have mentioned on the site before about what I believe to be under counting of Fort Thomas residents (you can read it here and here) and now thanks to the tip from Paul Whalen you can track the submitted census forms from your neighbors. The Census Bureau has a website where you can track […]
