We started out on NKy’s Pizza Challenge back in October of last year. For a while there, it seemed like we were hitting up a different pizzeria every week. We’d roll deep into a restaurant, armed with notebooks and iPads, write our individual reviews, and scare the collective crap out of servers and owners alike. […]
Author Archives: Mark Collier
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Tuesday Pre-Hump Day Notes
– We are currently a little under 500 “likes” on our Facebook page. Can you take a second out of your day and “like” our page so I can send you a DivotCard that’s been sitting on my desk for 2 weeks? – You may have noticed a few changes to the site, most notably […]
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The 6th Annual Olde Fort Pub Hot Dog Eating Contest
Mike Arnzen, emceeing the event, as two-time champ Joe Peter looks on. FTM provided The Olde Fort Pub a divotcard as part of the treasure trove of prizes awarded to the winner. I shouldn’t have eaten lunch and/or had 3 cocktails before the competition. Mark vs. Food, volume 5 is in the books and while […]
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Trees & Wires, A Pruning Problem (by Ben Petracco)
Fort Thomas is known for the beautiful trees that grow here. The city has been recognized for its commitment towards urban forestry, and Fort Thomas was one of the first cities of its size to create a tree commission, which among other things, provided protection to public trees. With these proud facts displayed on the […]
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Van Damme It’s Friday Links
It’s Friday! It’s hot! And the storm is over. Speaking of that storm, that really escalated quickly. I mean, that really got out of hand fast. Had to get The Anchorman reference in there. Anyway, as I look out onto North Fort Thomas Ave, I’m sure my view of downed branches and strewn leaves aren’t […]
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First Annual ACO Sanctioned Cornhole Tournament in FT June 30
The American Cornhole Organization is hosting a sanctioned tournament next to the Mess Hall during the Independence Celebration at Tower Park on June 30. There will a tournament each hour, starting at 3pm and ending 7pm (4 total). The first three tournaments are for the more casual player, with $200 in prizes being awarded between […]
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Andrea Conners Pleads Guilty
Credit: The Enquirer/Patrick Reddy Credit: The Enquirer/Patrick Reddy Credit: Fox 19 Well, former Highlands teacher, Andrea Conners, plead guilty to a sex abuse charge today in front of Judge Fred Stine at the Campbell County Courthouse Tuesday. Said Judge Stine, “You subjected a juvenile who was less than 18 years old to sexual contact and […]
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Mark v. Food Recap (Izzy’s 110 Challenge vs. The Cincinnati Rollergirls)
2.5 pounds of corned beef, a pound of sauerkraut, a pound of potato pancake, a “thunderdome” of bread coming in at another pound and 8 slices or imported swiss cheese. All in all around 5.5 pounds of Reuben WENT IN OUR BELLIES! The Fort Thomas Matters Crew (Darrin, Ben and I) took on The Cincinnati […]
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The Divot Card Giveaway
If we haven’t given you reason enough to come out to Izzy’s in Florence this Saturday, here’s another: We’ll be giving away 2 Free Divot Cards (a $69 value). What better gift for your dad for Father’s Day? (or brother, husband or boyfriend) With the divot card, you receive 21 FREE 18-Hole Greens Fees (over […]
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It’s Happening In Fort Thomas (Update from Debbie Buckley)
Amphitheater Concerts! Robin Lacy & DeZydeco will be performing at the Amphitheater at 7:00 Tuesday evening!!! This terrific band is sure to bring a crowd. Bring your blankets, chairs, a picnic, or enjoy hamburgers and hotdogs brought to you by the Fort Thomas Museum volunteers! Farmers’ Market! When those precious little zucchini and summer squash […]
