New sidewalk will run along down N. Fort Thomas Avenue from Covert Run to the city limits. by Robin Gee Northern Fort Thomas will have a long-awaited sidewalk with the help of a state transportation grant. The sidewalk will run from Covert Run Pike and Barrett Drive, down N. Fort Thomas Avenue to the city […]
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Three Dogs Safe After Rescue From Fort Thomas House Fire
A broken window and tarp on the roof is the only evidence of a two-alarm house fire that occurred in Fort Thomas on Saturday. FTM file. by Robin Gee Fort Thomas firefighters responded to a house fire on Saturday evening, June 3, at 35 Porters Lane. The homeowners not home at the time, but […]
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Newest Fort Thomas Police Officer Introduced
Officer Kalin Holland with wife Courtney and son Titus. by Mark Collier and Robin Gee Fort Thomas Police Chief Mike Daly introduced the department’s newest officer at the city council meeting June 5. Daly said Kalin Holland impressed him from the start with his professionalism and preparedness for the job. Holland received two badges at […]
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Police Department Annual Report highlights
Fort Thomas Police personnel participate in a wide range of community events. by Robin Gee The Fort Thomas Police Department Annual Report for 2016 is now available. Police Chief Mike Daly shared highlights of the report at the April city council meeting. Fort Thomas was recently named the Safest City in Kentucky, and Chief Daly […]
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Fire Department Annual Report highlights
Children at St. Thomas school learn about fire trucks and fire safety. by Robin Gee Fire Chief Mark Bailey presented the Fort Thomas Fire Department Annual Report for 2016 at the April City Council meeting. After expressing deep gratitude for his relationships with city officials and staff, he opened with praise for the […]
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City Council Roundup: Legislator report, VA homes, police news and a special proclamation
Kentucky State Senator Wil Schroder by Robin Gee Zoning changes for the VA homes project, dispatch center upgrade funding, visioning plans and street assessments were among projects addressed at the May 15 Fort Thomas City Council meeting. Kentucky State Senator Wil Schroder also addressed council with a brief report on the last legislative session, and […]
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Fort Thomas Couple Celebrate 60 Years With Family and Community
Bonnie and Jerry Jansen at their Fort Thomas home. by Robin Gee About 60 years ago at a home in Fort Thomas, college student Jerry Jansen sat his parents down and confessed a secret. He had been married to his true love for four months. Only a few miles away, a young woman about to […]
