Got an interesting invitation on Facebook today. Tricia Macke Wxix Public Figure You have been invited by Tricia Macke. Do you like this? I have decided that I will not confirm a “like” of this public figure by Ft. Thomas resident, Tricia Macke, until she calls me back for an interview. Just kidding, we love […]
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It’s 9:42 PM, Do You Know Where Your Ft. Thomas News Is?
As has been my MO lately, I’ll hit you with a few quick hitter links, because let’s face it people will read anything in list form. Lots of dirt being moved around at Rossford Park. I got on the city’s website and looked at the Master Plan.Looks really nice. A couple of features I think […]
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Fort Thomas Mini Matters
Just back from watching the Reds -ahem- play their first playoff game in 15 years in the Midway District. Pretty pathetic that I was holding out hope for breaking up the no hitter. I literally would have felt a lot better if Brandon Phillips would have dribbled one down the third base line and ruined […]
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Typical Fort Thomas Saturday Live Diary (Merchants and Music Edition)
8:23 am: Wake up. Hoping my bride is awake already and brewing coffee. 8:26 am: Turn over. Crap. She’s not up. 8:51 am: Time for Starbucks. Line is out the door. I see 11 people I know. 9:48 am: Coffee consumed before I get back. Bride’s coffee waiting for her on the kitchen table. Out […]
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Hurdles For Future Speed Bumps
City workers begin cutting the street on West Southgate (9/22/10) Before I start into this post let me say a couple things right off the bat so I don’t get accused of being anti-safety, bitter, cold etc. as the anonymous comments suggested in my last speed bump article. The safety of the residents and especially […]
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Tupelo Honey CD Release Tonight
Tupelo Honey is releasing their album, In It For The Ride tonight, 8:00, at The Madison Theater in Covington. Facebook Event is here. The cost is $7. CDs are $10. Go so you can get your chance to see the band before they open up for LeAnn Rimes next Friday at The Cintas Center. Here […]
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Fort Thomas Music Group to Open For LeAnn Rimes
Highlands graduates (2000) Katie Wefer (left) and Heather Turner (below right) It’s the weekend. The summer is winding down and beads of water drip from my rocks glass, as I take a sip of my Basil Hayden and delve into a story. Doesn’t matter which one. Point is that I’m an absolute sucker for recounting […]
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Kentucky Furlough Days and How It Affects You
UPDATE on 8/29 Received the following information from Taunya Nolan Jack: Just received an email last evening regarding the Friday, September 3, 2010 furlough. The Director of Vehicle Regulation with DOT, Bill Heise, advised that they have rescinded its prior decision for 100% shutdown. The computer services will now be available on Friday, September 3, […]
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Pig Fingers, Fish Tacos and Hummus, oh my!
As I sidled up to the bar with my bride, beginning to partake in some happy hour libations on the new patio at the Olde Fort Pub, former Pergola owner and current food foreperson, Danny Krebs, began spinning the tale of how his son Jake brought back the menu’s most curious dish from his backpacking […]
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Important City Council Meeting tonight
Tonight, 6:15 at the city building. Please go to show your support to the Midway District. We need to support our Ft. Thomas businesses.
