Fort Thomas resident Joe Schwerling completed the academy in 2017. Last year, Campbell County piloted its first Citizens Academy, an eight-week education program open to all county citizens interested in learning more about the workings of county government. The program was a success, prompting the county to bring it back for spring 2018. The county […]
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NKY Legislative Forum: Education Cuts Lead Concerns
Fort Thomas Superintendent Karen Cheser kicks off forum with statement on school funding. “Fund our schools” was the overwhelming message from citizens at the Northern Kentucky Legislative Forum held Saturday in Fort Thomas. About 750 people filled the Highlands High School Performing Arts Center at what is likely the largest forum in the history of […]
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Variety is the Spice at Music on the Avenue
The Faux Frenchmen bring gypsy jazz to Bellevue. –>How about some hot jazz on a cold February night? The Faux Frenchmen kick off this year’s free Music on the Avenue series on Friday, February 2, with an Americanized version of Parisian jazz of the 1930s. The series, now in its 19th season, runs Friday nights […]
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Fort Thomas Schools Chart Course for Improvement
The Comprehensive District Improvement Plan provides goals and strategies for the journey ahead. While pleased to be designated the top district in Kentucky by Niche.com recently, Fort Thomas Independent Schools personnel are already looking ahead to the future. Kentucky schools traditionally have received strong direction on school performance goals and measurements, but changes and new […]
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City Council Roundup: Moving ahead with Visioning, VA Homes, Street Repairs
Land Use and Zoning Committee members pour over maps at its formative meeting. –> The announcement of an upcoming public meeting for the Visioning and Community Plan was the highlight of the short January meeting of the Fort Thomas City Council. The visioning project committees will present their work so far and encourage input at […]
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Woodfill Elementary Students Inspired by New Science Program
Woodfill students present on their new Inspire Science curriculum. –> Do you know what is the best mix of carbon dioxide, water and light for plants to grow? Or what processes information we take in using our senses — our brain, our nervous system or our senses themselves? Students at Fort Thomas elementary schools are […]
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Program Offers Students at Highlands High-Skill Career Path
Students at Highlands High School have an opportunity to gain high-demand skills and a college degree, tuition free, through a unique program designed by and for regional manufacturers to address what has become known as the “skills gap.” Nearly three and one-half million manufacturing jobs are expected to be created in the U.S. over the […]
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Buckling on Grand Avenue Should Subside as Weather Improves
Buckling on Grand Avenue looks bad, but it should ease back as temperatures rise. Fort Thomas residents have noticed buckling in most of Grand Avenue this week, especially the section south of Highland Avenue. This is an advertisement. Weather conditions, especially wet weather followed by the recent extreme cold temperatures, caused freezing and lifting in […]
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Newest Fort Thomas Police Recruit Ranks Number One in Academy Class
Two Officers are Promoted within Department City Council welcomed back new Fort Thomas Police Officer Kalin Holland and his son,Titus. The city of Fort Thomas last saw new Police Officer Kalin Holland in June before he left for the Police Academy. Now he has returned, and he addressed council to talk briefly about his experience. […]
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2018 Capital Improvement Budget and Street Program Announced
Street repaving. Photo by Glenn Beltz via Creative Commons. Speaking for the city Public Works Committee, Chair Ken Bowman shared recommendations for the 2018 capital improvement budget at the December city council meeting. The budget includes funds for streets selected for improvements in the coming year. Reading from a statement by the committee, Bowman said, […]
