Matt Frey invited the Fort Thomas community to a Kentucky senate debate sponsored by NKU student government. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor It’s the season. Pumpkin spice, Friday football and, of course, election-fueled public sparring on issues affecting all citizens of the commonwealth. Mark your calendars for Tuesday, October 2, for a debate […]
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Parade Winners Honored at City Council Meeting
Mayor Eric Haas congratulates Chuck Keller, who picked up the first place Most Original award for the Fort Thomas Forest Conservancy. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor Perhaps all Fort Thomas residents who braved record breaking heat to attend this year’s Fort Thomas Independence Day Parade deserve kudos but city council singled out a […]
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Neighbors Opposing Zone Text Amendment Broaden Concerns
Many who attended the August city council voiced concern over decision-making processes. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor The proposed text change to the General Commercial zone continues to draw concern and passion from residents. The August City Council meeting drew a large crowd of those who opposed the text amendment for the third […]
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New Police Chief Kilgore Receives His Badge
Lauren Kilgore pins the chief of police badge on her husband Casey Kilgore as Mayor Haas looks on. It’s official. At the August meeting of the Fort Thomas City Council, Casey Kilgore, who took over as Fort Thomas police chief on August 1, received his chief of police badge. As is custom, the chief’s family […]
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Four New Stores to Open in Newport Shopping Center and Plaza
Newport Shopping Center. FTM file. Four new businesses will open in the Newport Shopping Center and Plaza complex this fall. Crunch Fitness, Newport Tires, A.C. Moore Arts & Crafts and Urban Nails will fill spaces at the two adjacent properties on Monmouth and Carothers Road, said Brandi Norwood, director of leasing for Texas-based Albanese Cormier […]
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Sewer Pipe Repairs Completed on Woodfill Avenue, Highland Avenue Closing in on Completion
Construction and repair season is in full swing in Fort Thomas. Signs are up on Woodfill Avenue, but they should be down before school starts August 15, according to City Administrator Ron Dill. He said sewer pipe repair work is being done by the Sewer District, SD1.
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Gold Star Chili in Alexandria Closed But a New Location Is Planned
Gold Star Chili in Alexandria is closed but it will return. Gold Star Chili, located at 7647 Alexandria Pike, is closed but plans are in the works for a new, expanded store. Business has grown in recent years, and more space is needed, explained Rick Schmidt, manager at the company’s Bellevue location. A new location […]
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Water Main Replacement Underway on Pentland, Expected to Be Complete Before School Starts
By Robin Gee, Council Beat Editor A storm sewer drain is being extended on Pentland Place as a first step in the planned street improvement project for that street. Torn up sidewalks and a large pipe at the corner of Pentland Place and Highland Avenue have nearby neighbors wondering about the project and concerned about […]
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Loop Blocked Off as Alexander Circle Work Begins
Alexander Circle is blocked to walkers and drivers during construction. By Robin Gee, Council Beat Editor Access is blocked to Alexander Circle as work begins on the development of the site. Signs placed on the street warn drivers and pedestrians that a section of the loop is closed during construction. Safety is the concern behind […]
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Planet Fitness Coming to Alexandria’s Village Green
The new Planet Fitness facility will go between the Dollar Store and SuperCuts in the Village Green Shopping Center. Planet Fitness will open a new location in Alexandria. While the opening date has not yet been set, Alexandria Mayor Bill Rachford issued a statement that said the opening “is due to happen very soon.” The […]
