Isn’t it nice not to have to watch the Bengals today. Don’t get me wrong, I love them, but how frustrating have they been this year? I guess they all can’t be as good as Mueller and the Birds. Not a whole lot going on in and around the city right now that hasn’t already […]
Author Archives: Mark Collier
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Checking in with Cake Towne
Took a walk with my bride and dog up to Cake Towne today and they are open for business. The place looks great. Yes, that is a cut out of a cupcake in the drywall, as well as a little cafe seating area (below). Donna Kirst, one of the owners, was manning the counter. Cake […]
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Tracking Our Local Races – so far
As of 10:00 PM, on Election Day. Only contested races. 40 of 66 precincts reporting: US Senator Candidate/Issue Votes Percent Rand Paul – R 8,925 62% Jack Conway – D 5,471 38% US Rep, District 4 Candidate/Issue Votes Percent Geoff Davis – R 9,645 67.1% John Waltz – D 4,735 32.9% State Representative Candidate/Issue Votes […]
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From the Candidates: Campbell County Commissioner
Without further adieu, from Dave Otto (D – Fort Thomas): As a father, husband, grandfather and friend, I love calling Campbell County my home. We raise our families, go to church, educate our children and we work and enjoy our leisure time here. Government needs to be about creating the environment in which these things […]
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Election Day Cheat Sheet
There are approximately 28 races in which citizens of Fort Thomas are able to vote during this election. Besides the TV ads and mailers, I have found the best way to get a candidate to talk about why you should vote for them, instead of why you should not vote for their opponent is this […]
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Campbell Co. Judge Executive Race
Since neither Steve Pendery (Fort Thomas) nor Andrea Janovic (Newport) took up Fort Thomas Matters’ invitation to speak directly to readers, I’ll post their responses from a Cincinnati.com article in which they were asked why voters should check their name on the ballot. Janovic: “I believe that I bring to the table a different set […]
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Is it Tuesday yet?
Don’t know about you, but I’m experiencing “Vote 4 Me” overload. I know that it seems like it gets more and more ridiculous every year, but between inmates shaving political signs in their heads, Hoffman vs. Woeste fights in our comments section and Aqua Buddha, I’ve reached the tipping point. – A couple more absurd […]
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Vote Tupelo Honey
Here’s a chance to get the Fort Thomas group another award. They have been nominated for a Cincinnati Entertainment Award, in the Americana/Folk/Roots category – which is put on by City Beat Magazine. Follow this link to help them out.
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Did You Know
Target is really starting to take shape. Wanted to post some quick hitter “Did You Know” – SportsCenter style – facts and links regarding some of the retail outlets at the Newport Pavilion. Target: Things to Never Buy at Target – John Matarese “Don’t Waste Your Money” guy. Chipotle Mexican Grill: Chipotle’s menu consists of […]
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T. Mack update
Since the last few days and Facebook follies, Tricia Macke let me know that her news director is creating a fan page for her because her personal page had gotten over 5000+ friends. I don’t feel as bad now, because with the influx of requests, her mom, husband and daughter had been defriended as well. […]
