Cincy Illuminations lights up Newport to honor those lost to Covid-19. (Img: Cincy Illuminations Facebook) Scott Budd, Newport resident and owner of Cincy Illuminations, created a “Go Green” lighting illumination presentation in Newport at One Riverfront Place on Tuesday,. The event began around 9 p.m. and lasted until midnight. Recently, Governor Andy Beshear encouraged all […]
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Gov. Beshear: projected budget shortfall “real threat”, urges for federal assistance
“You are not just passing, you are acing this test of humanity. This is our moment to prove we are a special generation. We are willing to sacrifice, perseverance and make sacrifices to defeat the Coronavirus,” said Governor Andy Beshear. He said that tomorrow, the press conference will focus on how Covid-19 has affected Kentucky’s […]
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‘Jamming for Hope’ Hosts E-Jam Session to Pay For Meals from Midway Cafe for Health Care Workers
Jamming for Hope performed at Ft. Thomas Coffee earlier this year. By Jessie Eden What are you doing tonight at 6:30 p.m.? We have a suggestion — Check out this event by ‘Jamming for Hope’. “Jamming for Hope”, a local nonprofit created by U.K. medical student Chris Harwood, is hosting an electronic ‘jam’ session via […]
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Gettysburg Square Apartments Gives Back by Helping Cobblestone Cafe
Gettysburg Square gives back to Fort Thomas business. (Img: Gettysburg Square Apartments website) By Jessie Eden Gettysburg Square Apartments, owned and operated by North American Properties, has gone out of its way to help one of Fort Thomas’ beloved businesses – Cobblestone Cafe – in a BIG way. North American Properties donated over $6,000 to Cobblestone […]
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Here is when these businesses can start to open (with restrictions)
Governor Andy Beshear talked today about specifics on reopening of economy. “This is very real. We need to make sure, even when we’re making decisions where we can open up a little at a time, that we do it the right way, so that we can prevent more families from having to go through this,” […]
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Governor Andy Beshear lists six new deaths in Northern Kentucky
A day that saw Northern Kentucky hit hard win terms of positive cases and deaths with four deaths in Kenton County and two in Campbell County, Governor Andy Beshear said that he will tell us more about which businesses are allowed to reopen tomorrow. “Decisions on reopening can be decisions of life or death,” said […]
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Gov. Beshear details blueprint for gradual reopening of Kentucky economy, healthcare facilities
Governor Andy Beshear and Dr. Steven Stack, commissioner for the Department for Public Health talked about easing restrictions and what it would look like to begin reopening Kentucky’s economy and noted that 87 positive tests indicate a likely plateau and possible decline. “This is good news today but that may be affected by when we […]
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Gov. Andy Beshear announces highest single amount of new positive cases of Covid-19
Today Governor Andy Beshear announced the single highest number of positive cases of Covid-19 to date, listing 322 cases statewide and nine new deaths. There have now been 200 recorded deaths. “That’s far less that we would have thought to date, but that still far too many,” said Gov. Beshear. “We still believe we are […]
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Two Ways To Recognize Highlands Seniors Missing Out on Graduation
Graduation may not look like this for this year…but that doesn’t mean we can’t recognize all the hard work of our Highlands Seniors! (Img: FTM File) By Jessie Eden For those graduating from Highlands High School this year, this is most certainly not what they had in mind. But — it’s time to get creative […]
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Fort Thomas School District Lays Out Plan for End of School Year
By Robin Gee Following Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear’s announcement that schools in the state would not resume in-person classes this year, the Fort Thomas Independent Schools District announced its plan for the end of the school year. Officials and educators had been working since the start of the stay-at-home orders on adjusting school schedules and […]