For some, October means pumpkin spice lattes and crunchy leaves, while others go for the darker side of the season — welcoming the approach of All Hallow’s Eve, a time for all things creepy, scary, and macabre. At Sandyland Acres in Petersburg, those looking to get their scare on won’t be disappointed. For fans of […]
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Northern Kentucky venues and artists at Fotofocus Biennial photography event
The Fotofocus Biennial is a month-long celebration of photography and what organizers call “lens-based” art across our region. A project of the Cincinnati-based nonprofit Fotofocus, the Biennial has included Northern Kentucky venues from its start in 2012. The event runs through the end of October, although some exhibits will remain at venues beyond this month. […]
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Fort Thomas’ One Highland celebrates grand opening
The grand opening last week of the Residences at One Highland project in Fort Thomas drew sizable crowds to celebrate and tour an open model of the newly completed luxury condominiums. City officials, developers, and area business owners were joined by local residents at the corner of North Fort Thomas and Highland avenues to get […]
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Artist donates painting to renovated Fort Thomas city building
The city of Fort Thomas received a heartfelt gift from local artist Beverly Erschell at the September council meeting. Erschell, with the help of interior designer Sherry Thompson and Council Member Ken Bowman, unveiled her new work featuring and dedicated to the city. An artist whose work is represented in major corporate and museum collections […]
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Fort Thomas proclaims ‘Mark Leopold Day’ honoring a true friend of the trees
Fort Thomas is known as a “city of trees.” At the September city council meeting, the city honored a person who has contributed greatly to that designation. Mayor Eric Haas read a proclamation establishing “Mark Leopold Day” on Sept. 19, 2022, to thank and honor Mark Leopold, who is retiring from the city’s Tree Commission. […]
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‘Pretty special department in a pretty special city’: Fort Thomas promotes two firefighters
The Fort Thomas Fire Department made two key promotions in September. At a recent city council meeting, Fire Department Chief Chris Amon said it was a good day for the department, although it was also a bittersweet one due to Capt. Rick Daugherty’s retirement at the end of the month. Lt. Kasey Carr will assume […]
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With Election Day getting closer, we wanted to know: Do yard signs actually work?
It’s electioneering season, and there’s a new crop of signage popping up in Northern Kentucky yards and lining streets. Most private businesses pick and chose what candidates can post in their window or on their lawn but, Pferrman Floors in Cold Spring has allowed all comers. Rival candidates have lined up next to each other, […]
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Merchants & Music Fest expands to two days; Dylan Scott & Idol winner star
The Merchants & Music Festival in Fort Thomas’s Tower Park is back for 2022, and it’s expanded to two days. The free event features food, beer, art and more from local vendors, kids’ activities and, of course, live music. In fact, it’s now the largest music festival in Northern Kentucky with 13 bands playing on […]
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Music and literary event to raise funds for Eastern Kentucky recovery
Area poets and musicians will come together Friday, Sept. 9 to raise funds for flood relief and recovery efforts in Eastern Kentucky. The Eastern Kentucky Relief Benefit event will be held starting at 6:30 p.m. at WordPlay Cincy to raise funds for the Hindman Settlement School’s Flood Relief Fund. Damaged by the floods itself, the […]
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Fort Thomas mayor congratulates Independence Day award winners
It’s a clear reminder that summer is coming to a close when Fort Thomas Mayor Eric Haas does his annual presentation of awards to the winners of the city’s Independence Day parade. The winners were announced in July, but the August council meeting is where the city has a chance to award and applaud the […]
