Highland Square Café is moving into the previous Cobblestone Café spot, which closed in August last year after being a staple in the community for 17 years. Highland Plaza, located at 654 Highlands Ave. in Fort Thomas, came under new ownership on Jan. 6, and the new owners made it a top priority to fill the vacancy […]
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Alzheimer’s nurse and advocate: ‘I carry every patient I’ve ever cared for with me’
Jeanie Greenwell wears her advocacy on her back. Literally. Even when she’s off duty from her job as a registered nurse at Carmel Manor, Greenwell is usually dressed to the nines in a purple ensemble with her Alzheimer’s awareness bracelet on her wrist and an Alzheimer’s insignia pin attached to her shirt. While working in […]
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Fort Thomas welcomes new business for gamers of every age
The gaming store Cerberus Den, which specializes in Dungeons & Dragons, is spreading its wings and expanding to Fort Thomas. The store, which also specializes in crafted wood items, hosts regular Dungeons & Dragons every Friday and Saturday. Anyone can use over 2,500 miniature libraries at one of their custom-made gaming tables. Their current location […]
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Missing 14-year-old girl has been found, police say
Police say that Harmony Collins, 14, who had been missing from the Fort Thomas area since 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 17, has been found.
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Six members of Felony Lane Gang arrested in Fort Thomas, police say
Six people who police say are involved in a nationwide crime ring known as the Felony Lane Gang were apprehended at the WesBanco Wednesday in Fort Thomas, police said. The arrest occurred at the WesBanco branch on North Fort Thomas Avenue. The six people are in custody at the Campbell County Detention Center and were […]
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Fort Thomas Highland Plaza under new ownership for first time since 1960s
After decades under the same owners, Highland Plaza, located at 654 Highlands Ave. in Fort Thomas, is under new ownership. Fort Thomas business partners Brent Gilman and Matt Mansfield of Tower Homes acquired the property on Jan. 6 from Hank Pogue, president of Fort Thomas Enterprises Inc., whose father purchased the property in 1964. In […]
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Stage seven Alzheimer’s doesn’t stop her from remembering their 64th wedding anniversary
Jerry Neltner attended a wedding with a friend in 1956; unbeknownst to him, his future wife of 64 years, Laverne Hemmerle, was also in attendance. Neltner said he asked her for her number at the wedding, “and she gave it to me,” he told LINK nky on the date of the couple’s 64th wedding anniversary. […]
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Fort Thomas bridal store relaunches with family at the helm
It is fairly common for a family business to be passed down from one generation to the next. A business owner may retire or want to move onto other things, and so their children will take over and carry on the legacy. The path has been different for Uniquely Bold, a bridal and women’s formal […]
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Fort Thomas florist finds missing ring. The culprit? A poinsettia
It was a day to remember at the Fort Thomas Florist and Greenhouses for worker Joyce Workman. Workman lost her mother’s ring a few weeks ago, and it turned up on Friday in a poinsettia and was given back to her in a surprise that was caught on video by her coworkers. Mike Brooks with […]
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Lavender Trail Boutique & Gifts hosting grand opening in December
Fort Thomas is welcoming a new boutique and gift shop into their community. Lavender Trail Boutique & Gifts is hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony for their grand opening on Sunday, Dec. 4 at their storefront on 1 Highland Ave. The ribbon cutting will begin at 2 p.m. with the store being open for business from […]