One of the “Officers’ Homes,” located on Alexander Circle/FTM file Officials have announced today that the city of Fort Thomas has received approval to purchase the VA homes on Alexander Circle in Tower Park.
Tag: Debbie Buckley
Five New Businesses Coming to Fort Thomas Towne Center
Former location of Mio’s Pizza, soon to be renovated and re-opened as a brick-oven pizza restaurant in the Fort Thomas Towne Center Five new businesses have committed to opening in the Fort Thomas Towne Center district, just north of the intersection of Highland and Fort Thomas Avenues, according to Fort Thomas Renaissance Manager and Economic […]
Fort Thomas Restaurant Answers Pleas to Re-Open / Weekend Tribute to Veterans
In the coming weeks there are some great events taking place in Fort Thomas. One event will satisfy your local dining needs while the other will set the bar for honoring our vets.
City Council Round-Up: Gun Control, Bow Hunting Debates Swell, New Midway Business Plan Announced
City Council members found themselves split at Monday’s City Council meeting over several major issues currently facing Fort Thomas, including bow hunting, gun control, and a new Midway business development proposal:
Fort Thomas Economic Development Director Wins Recognition
Debbie Buckley with Mayor Mary Brown Debbie Buckley was nominated for the Employee of the Year Award through the Kentucky League of Cities and won 1st runner up out of hundreds of nominations. I know first hand how hard she works for the city of Fort Thomas and there is no one that deserves recognition […]
Ten Years Later, Festival Remains Positive Light
The city of Fort Thomas and its very own Renaissance Board will have special reason to celebrate this September. The Merchants and MusicFestival will be in its tenth year of bringing businesses, patrons and music together seamlessly. It goes without saying that the festival has evolved a lot over the years. To find out just […]
More on Mio’s: Words from the Owner and CEO
It’s no secret how hard the city was rooting for Mio’s Fort Thomas. 15 North Fort Thomas Ave. is an important property within the city and the business community. Two failed restaurants in that location in the past five years had the stakes for Mio’s very high. When somewhat of a household name, Mio’s, came […]
The Future of The Ft. Thomas Plaza
2013: The Current State of Affairs at Ft. Thomas Plaza File photo from the Myers Y. Cooper website. Ft. Thomas Jewelers was not yet here, which means this photo is at least 8 years old. The Ft. Thomas Plaza was built in 1989. Property stalwarts like Drug Emporium carried the Plaza through its infancy. The likes […]
City Council Notes 4.2.13
By Pat Lafleur, Fort Thomas Matters City Beat Writer The theme to tonight’s Ft. Thomas City Council meeting was recap. – The meeting opened and closed with informational summaries of the Clover Ridge/Rossford street repair project. Councilman Eric Haas reported that last week’s public hearing (3-26) measured generally favorable public opinion for the project. The […]
Van Damme (it was) Friday
Sorry I didn’t get to this yesterday. Took my bride to Gangster’s last night for our Valentine’s Day dinner. $30 steak dinner for two. Awesome. They are still doing the deal tonight for you slackers. 491-8000. Onto the Fort Thomas news of the week: – Had it from a good source that The Merchants and […]

