The last time I met a nearly seven foot tall ‘Cat was after a UK basketball game. This time around was quite a bit less exciting: at a Barnes and Noble with my two children and husband (if only he were that ‘Cat from college, “meow”). Actually, though, this much more wholesome experience was really […]
Author Archives: Mark Collier
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Fort Thomas Police Annual Report (Traffic Charges)
(Click on the image to see it bigger) Last year was the first year that we looked at the Fort Thomas Police Department’s Annual Report. As always, Chief Daly and Lt. Fecher did a great job on the presentation. As we try to look for trends, we’ll begin to delve into the report by putting […]
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Van Damme It’s Friday Links
– A few notes to rehash from Ben’s council notes last week. The Grand Opening for Rossford Park was yesterday. The city did an amazing job revamping the park. It’s user friendly, with lots to do, and has a nice, modern flow to it. Kudos. – On top of that, a Reforestation effort is happening […]
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Council Meeting Notes 4/2/2012 (by Ben Petracco)
The meeting had a rushed agenda because everyone in attendance was distracted by the hopes of the University of Kentucky bringing home number 8, so like the meeting, my article will be brief and to the point. A resident from Overlook Drive was back to thank that council for paving parts of the street which […]
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Saturday Morning Hot Links
– The FTITB winners, the Olde Fort Pub is hosting a benefit for victims of the recent tornadoes in the counties. The Sleeping Dogs are providing entertainment. Raffles, door prizes, etc. Should be a really great time for a great cause. – Talk around town on the first few weeks of Mio’s being open and […]
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Olde Fort Pub Wins FTITB Title!
The Olde Fort Pub is this year’s first annual Fort Thomas Iconic Tournament Bracket. Congrats to them and their loyal fans and followers who took on mighty Highlands High School in the finals. Over 2,500 votes were cast through the tournament. I would have posted this Monday night, but I am just now done celebrating […]
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Mark vs Food Part III Recap
Only a few weeks later, Mark vs. Food Part III is in the books. Thanks to the Emerging Leaders Organization at The Brighton Center, Arnie’s on the Levee, Jay Cruz of Rewind 94.9, Patrick Towles, Ozzy Sheehan and my binging buddy, Will Chambers – we collected around $400 for The Brighton Center. The Challenge was […]
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And Then There Were 2
The Fort Thomas Iconic Tournament Bracket has whittled its way down to 2. The juggernaut #1 seed, Highlands High School is taking on upstart #8 Olde Fort Pub and their loyal followers in the first ever final on Fort Thomas Matters. Voting ends Monday night (hopefully around the time One Shining Moment commences with a […]
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Mama on a Budget: Easter Activities (by Jessica Duke)
So, I am that Mom from the Target Christmas commercials; you know the ones where she constantly trains for the Black Friday sales? For the past few weeks, I have been in the yard (enjoying this amazing weather) hiding Easter eggs and training Knox to find them. He has it down to a science so […]
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Fraud Near the Fort (by Ben Petracco)
A feeling of vulnerability and disgust has crept up on residents of Fort Thomas, as an epidemic of credit card fraud has blanketed the Midwest. I have personally been affected by the fraud, having two of my accounts hacked, with one account having been tampered with two times within a three week span. I also […]
