Riggs Memorial Park in Fort Thomas does not have the historical significance of Tower Park, neither do the practice fields of Rossford Park nor do the dog-friendly spaces of Highland Hills Park, but Riggs is well-used and well-appreciated, according to neighbors who live nearby. The small park, located near the corner of West Southgate Ave. […]
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Wüf pet spa coming to Fort Thomas
Wüf pet spa is a booming grooming business in Over-the-Rhine. In fact, business is busting through the seams, according to owners Jessica Whitaker and Jonny Casey. Every inch of space is in use. Being right across from Findlay Market is great, Casey said, but “we only have 675 square feet, and we can only do […]
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Fort Thomas selects Independence Day parade grand marshal
When the Fort Thomas Fourth of July Committee got together to select this year’s grand marshal for the citywide Independence Day parade and celebration, their pick was obvious, said co-organizer Linda Slone. The committee wanted to honor former City Administrator Ron Dill, the longtime city resident who retired last month after 37 years of service […]
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People against Supreme Court decision protest in Fort Thomas: ‘Here we are, back again’
On Monday, Fort Thomas residents took to the streets to protest the recent Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade. The march was short and orderly circling through the city’s Central Business District. As organizers had planned, it was “silent” but visible with most participants wearing pink and carrying signs. When a leaked draft of […]
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Drag Bingo is back on in Fort Thomas – and Miss Kentucky will be there
Miss Kentucky Hannah Edelen will spin the bingo ball cage at a rescheduled Drag Bingo event in Fort Thomas on June 29. To be held in the Mess Hall in Tower Park, the event will start at 8 p.m. after the Wednesday Farmer’s Market. Edelen, a social studies teacher from Covington, was recently crowned Miss […]
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Sudden cancelation of Drag Bingo in Fort Thomas sparks community discussion
A Drag Bingo event that was scheduled for Wednesday at the Fort Thomas Farmer’s Market was abruptly canceled Monday. Now, the city’s administrator is clarifying the cancelation while community members and those involved with the event weigh in. The Facebook page promoting the event, which was open to people 21 and up, sparked more than […]
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Fort Thomas may increase fines to address chronic code violators
Fort Thomas officials are considering a significant increase in fines for chronic violations of its code of ordinances covering maintenance of properties within the city. An amendment to the code would increase fines for third and subsequent violations. The fines will remain at $100 for a first and $200 for a second offense. If the […]
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The race is on for mayor of Cold Spring
Two-term Cold Spring Mayor D. Angelo Penque is facing a challenger in the November election in longtime resident Stephen Cunningham. “I did not take this decision lightly,” Cunningham said. “The question for me was always whether or not I can help our city improve. After seeking counsel with dozens of tax paying citizens, I believe […]
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Village Players building plans to support connectivity in Fort Thomas city center
Plans for improvements to the historic Village Players Building (former home of the Fort Thomas Women’s Club) would augment city plans to increase accessibility and pedestrian traffic flow within the Central Business District. The city’s Planning and Zoning Commission approved the stage one development plan for the building at 8 North Fort Thomas Avenue at […]
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Fort Thomas celebrates return of its community piano
We have an update on our story about the Fort Thomas community piano that was destroyed last Sunday. Caileen Tallant-Adams, owner of Tallant Music Studio who donated the original piano, and city officials vowed the show (and a new summer community piano lesson program) would go on. Within less than a week, community members were […]
