Fort Thomas’ Highland Hills and Tower parks have been the topic of intense discussion at recent city meetings, especially in regard to amenities. While many residents have expressed support for pickleball courts and a skate park, concerns over traffic, parking and noise remain. As city officials and residents look for solutions, waiting in the wings […]
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Fort Thomas Recreation is Forming Upcoming Fall Leagues
Fall leagues are forming at Fort Thomas Recreation. They offer Pickle ball, Tennis, Volleyball, Flag Football, and softball. Registration for all sports is currently open to anyone. Pickle Ball — Monday and Wednesday nights. Tennis — Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Mens’, Women’s, and Mixed Doubles. Volleyball — Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. We offer Men’s, Women’s […]
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Blue Marble Bookstore Presents: Mama on a Budget: Your Guide to the Fort Thomas Recreation Easter Egg Hunt
This Saturday is Fort Thomas’ annual Hunger Games Spring Egg Hunt sponsored by the Fort Thomas Recreation Department. This year, Knox is in the 4-6 age category which is wonderful because he had perfectly mastered the 1-3 category after last years’ two-egg, three-meltdown showing. This is no fault of the event; it is a wonderful […]
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The Newest Champion in Cake Town
We all know that Highlands puts a state-championship-caliber team on the field year in and year out. Well what if I told you that as our bluebirds get ready for their next game the city of Fort Thomas has already crowned a football champion this year? In it’s inaugural year the Fort Thomas Recreation Flag […]
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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 […]
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Mama on a Budget: Easter Activities 2013
Five day forecast: 42, 39 (with chance of flurries), 38, 44, 46 degrees: yep, feels like Spring in Fort Thomas which can only mean, well, very many things actually. Too many to list here but what I’ve done instead is list out a few of the upcoming Easter-related activities for you and your wittle wascally […]
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Mama on a Budget: Presidents Day
If you’re like me, you’ve been counting down the days until today; and now it’s here! It’s finally here! It’s… it’s… President’s Day? It’s not the most anticipated holiday, but hey, it’s a day off school, and work, and a birthday party for 43 of the most influential men in United States history. And also […]
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Mama on a Budget: Thanksgiving Day Weekend
Thanksgiving is all about spending time with family. However, after one full day of family, you’ll likely be going stir-crazy! We used to be able to avoid the issue by shopping all weekend but now that we do that in our pajamas at the computer, we may need some other outlet for our “family fun”. […]
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Fort Thomas Weekend News and Notes
How about a picture of the Bellevue Kroger rehab to start the news updates? On to the rest of the news: 1. In a bit of a shocking twist last Friday the city eliminated the positions of Jay Treft (Economic Development Director) and Dave Buerger (Recreation Director). The moves weren’t apparently based on any current […]
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Parks Investment Misguided
My three year old son has recently fallen in love with the trails around Tower Park and by proxy I have fallen in love with them as well. We went hiking this weekend (despite the cold and mud) and it gives him a chance to run, jump, get dirty, and generally burn off some energy so he […]