Why is the Tower at Tower Park orange? Orange is the color used to track progress of vaccines in the area. Regional businesses, community partners, and health leaders from both sides of the river are launching a region- wide movement to vaccinate 80% of those eligible (age 16+) in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky by […]
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Utility Bill Relief Program Could Help Those Suffering Economic Impacts of COVID
The economic impact of COVID-19 has affected people all over the country. Fort Thomas residents owe close to $200,000 to just two area utilities, but a federal program offers help. (FTM file) by Robin Gee, city council beat editor Hundreds of residents throughout Campbell County are facing economic challenges and hardships as a result […]
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Data Glitch Resolved, St. Elizabeth Fort Thomas Has Plans in Place to Combat Surge
St. Elizabeth Fort Thomas is the lead on COVID-19 patients for the system. Opticarevision.com by Robin Gee A computer glitch put St. Elizabeth Fort Thomas Hospital on the national news for having the fourth most overtaxed intensive care unit based on capacity and number of patients. While the hospital is very busy and is […]
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Help Available for Those Struggling to Pay Utility Bills This Winter
A view of Northern Kentucky at night. How many in our community impacted by COVID-19 struggle to keep the lights on and their homes warm? (photo: Josue Goge/creative commons) by Robin Gee The winter weather is upon us. Every winter some families in our community face bills for heating and other utilities they are […]
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Federal Judge: Gov. Beshear cannot stop in-person classes at private religious schools
Newport Central Catholic, FTM file. A federal judge has struck down a portion of Governor Andy Beshear’s executive order requiring private as well as public schools to halt in-person classes until December 7 for elementary schools and January 4 for middle and high schools. U.S. District Judge Gregory Van Tatenhove said in a 22-page order […]
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Gov. Beshear: Kentucky Continues to See Exponential COVID-19 Growth
Today at his press conference, Governor Andy Beshear implored Kentuckians to adhere to new restrictions and guidance that will help stop the rapid spread of COVID-19 in the commonwealth. He said the number of Kentuckians diagnosed with COVID-19, hospitalized with the disease, admitted to the ICU and put on a ventilator because of complications from […]
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Council Roundup: COVID-19 Discussion, Support for Small Business, Speed Limits
City officials in Fort Thomas are looking for more ways to support small business during the COVID crisis. Council voted to eliminate alcohol license fees for a 12-month period. by Robin Gee, city council beat editor The COVID surge was a point of intense discussion among members at the November meeting of the Fort Thomas […]
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Checking in With St. Elizabeth: Ready for the Surge and Beyond
St. Elizabeth Fort Thomas Hospital is working to keep patients and staff safe during this latest COVID-19 surge and is looking ahead at how to manage a vaccine. (photo: St. Elizabeth Healthcare) by Robin Gee Experience can bring knowledge and, as they say, knowledge is power. For St. Elizabeth Healthcare the lessons learned earlier […]
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NKY Health Urges Action with Escalating Covid-19 Cases
NKY Health Urges Action with Escalating Covid-19 Cases The NKY Health Department has released the following press release in response to the surge in cases in Northern Kentucky. — Northern Kentucky is seeing a significant rise in the reported number of COVID-19 cases. Campbell and Kenton counties have moved into the Red (critical) Zone due […]
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Campbell and Kenton Classified as Red Counties, Beshear Urges Counties to Follow Red Zone Recommendations
Gov. Beshear urged every Kentuckian in 68 red zone counties to up their game in the fight against COVID-19 and follow nine recommendations. Gov. Beshear: 68 Red Zone Counties Need to Operate on COVID-19 Reduction Plan Next Week Governor urges counties to implement new recommendations Monday through Sunday On Thursday, Gov. Andy Beshear urged every […]