With an estimated 4.8 million players, pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the U.S., according to sports and recreation experts. It’s growing in popularity in Fort Thomas, but the city has yet to find a permanent home for the game. Yet, thanks to local pickleball enthusiasts — and their tennis-playing brethren — a solution seems […]
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Fort Thomas council hits pause on Design Review Board amendment
A proposal that would change the composition of the Fort Thomas Design Review Board has been put on hold while officials continue the review of the ordinance. An amendment allowing up to two nonresidents to serve on the board was on the May council agenda for a first reading. It sparked intense debate from council […]
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Fort Thomas city staff settles in, shows off new space
After several delays, Fort Thomas city staff have settled into their new office spaces in the remodeled city building. They celebrated by holding an open house for the public on May 9 and again just prior to the May council meeting. After over two years off site in the Tower Park Armory, the city building […]
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A guide to the 2023 Kentucky Primary Election
This story originally appeared in our weekly LINK Reader. Subscribe to our print edition here. While much of the country is focusing on who will or won’t run for president in 2024, Kentuckians are gearing up for the 2023 primary. Ours is one of a handful of states that hold off-year elections. Only three states […]
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Fort Thomas debates city board membership rules
Debate over who should be on the Fort Thomas Design Review Board got heated this week as city council reviewed a series of ordinances addressing the makeup of city boards. This action would force at least one board member to step down following her planned move to Newport. Further discussion resulted in a proposed change […]
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Plants that kill: Invasive species damaging the local ecosystem
This story originally appeared in the April 7 edition of the weekly LINK Reader. To get these stories first, subscribe here. They’re here. They’re green, and they’re taking over. While the pop of green can be a welcome promise of warm days to come, it can also be the first sign of trouble ahead, resulting […]
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Northern Kentucky farmer’s markets to visit as the weather warms up
Spring is finally here – and that means fresh local veggies, fruits and more are available at markets throughout the region. Scroll through to learn about some great Northern Kentucky farmer’s markets to check out. Boone County Burlington Boone County Farmers’ Market, 6028 Camp Ernst Road, Burlington Open now, seven days a week through October; […]
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Online business expands to new brick-and-mortar location in Fort Thomas
Relavette Williams decided to pursue a lifelong dream a little over a year ago. She wanted to be her own boss, own her own business. Five of her six children are adults now, and her youngest is 11. She was also grandma to three grandbabies. At the time, she was working full time as a […]
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Fort Thomas to host Earth Day event at Tower Park
With 75 vendors and exhibitors, the Fort Thomas Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 30 will have plenty to occupy the whole family. Hosted by the Fort Thomas Forest Conservancy and the city of Fort Thomas, the event will run from noon to 4 p.m. in Fort Thomas’ Tower Park. This year’s theme is “Invest […]
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Fort Thomas Conservancy selects first Hubbard Artist-in-Residence
The Fort Thomas Forest Conservancy has selected its first Harlan Hubbard Artist-in-Residence, Cincinnati-based painter Brad Davis. The program is a partnership with the Behringer Crawford Museum and highlights artists whose work is evocative of the philosophy, life and work of Harlan Hubbard, known as “Kentucky’s Thoreau.” Davis has a studio in Camp Washington and teaches […]
