Sonic Drive-In located in the Village Green Shopping Center at 7105 Alexandria Pike has closed its doors. Although it is still listed as “temporarily closed” on its website, sources say the location is closed permanently. Just yesterday, after more than 41 years in business, Fort Thomas Matters reported that Alexandria’s County Market will close its […]
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Alexandria’s County Market to Close After 41 Years
County Market is located at 7109 Alexandria Pike. (photo: Google) After more than 41 years in business, Alexandria’s County Market will close its doors soon. Owner Dave Kremer said the company made the decision when its lease came up. “We looked at how the economy was going and our business, and decided not to renew […]
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Crosswalk Safety Features Cap Off Moyer Project
By Robin Gee, Council Beat Editor The crosswalk at Moyer Elementary is being moved slightly west and rebuilt with new safety features, according to City Administrator Ron Dill. Signs have gone up to warn motorists of the work on the crosswalk, set to be completed by the start of school August 15. Phone: 859-905-0714 – […]
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Explore County Government at the Next Campbell County Citizens Academy
Fort Thomas resident Joe Schwerling was among the first group to attend the Campbell County Citizens Academy (photo: FTM file) County officials announced this week that a third installment of the Citizens Academy that launched last year is open for applications. Business owners and residents of the county are invited to apply by August 27 […]
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City Busy Behind the Scenes on North Fort Thomas Sidewalk Project
Work on the North Fort Thomas Avenue sidewalk is planned to begin early next year after NKWD replaces the water main. By Robin Gee, Council Beat Editor Residents concerned that they have not heard much about a federal grant project to create a sidewalk along North Fort Thomas Avenue can expect more information coming this […]
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City Council Roundup: St. Elizabeth Report, New School Resource Officer, Zoning Text Change
St. Elizabeth’s Fort Thomas Hospital was recently recognized for a high level of nursing care. (Photo: St. Elizabeth Healthcare) By Robin Gee, Council Beat Editor John Mitchell, senior vice president and chief operating officer for St. Elizabeth Hospital’s Fort Thomas location, opened the July Fort Thomas City Council meeting with an end-of-year community report […]
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Fort Thomas Residents Turn Out for Zoning Change on Storage Facilities
Resident Mary Healy addressed Fort Thomas City Council about the vision for the south end of town. By Robin Gee, Council Beat Editor Tension was high at the July Fort Thomas City Council meeting concerning a text change amendment for the city’s general commercial zoning ordinance. About 40 people attended the council meeting to […]
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Zoning Change Could Clear the Way for Self-Storage Facility
A hearing to discuss a proposal for a self-storage facility on Alexandria Pike will be held in August. Google Street View At its June meeting, the Fort Thomas Planning Commission voted to recommend a text change to the city’s general commercial zoning ordinance that will add certain types of self-storage facilities to the list of […]
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A Career in Student Service: Jamee Flaherty Looks Ahead to Next School Year in Fort Thomas
Jamee Flaherty, assistant superintendent for student services at Fort Thomas schools A passion for service and a desire to support others in their quest for understanding has fueled much of Jamee Flaherty’s career. Flaherty, who took over in 2017 as assistant superintendent for student services at the Fort Thomas Independent School District, says her “inner […]
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Gateway Enrollment June 18 to June 21
Enrollment event offers opportunity window for fall at technical college. If you’ve been considering going back to school, but fear you’ve missed the fall deadlines, this week offers a short window of opportunity. Express Enrollment is happening at Gateway Community and Technical College from June 18 to 21. Representatives from the college will be on […]
