By Robin Gee Fort Thomas school officials held an open public meeting on Wednesday to announce and discuss a change in the timeline for students to return to classrooms. Students in the district whose families opted to return to in-person learning this fall will be able to do so on September 17. The school district […]
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“Run for the Roses” Viewing Event Outdoors at Bridgeview Box Park
Newport on the Levee is offering a socially distanced Derby viewing party at its Bridgeview Box Park on Saturday, September 5 By Robin Gee No fans in the stands at Kentucky Derby 2020 this year. The event will be televised, and many are choosing to cheer on their favorite horses from the safety of their […]
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Cold Spring Council Member Resigns Due to Move Out of Town
Michael D. Ruscher has served on Cold Spring City Council for four years. He has moved out of the city and so has resigned his seat on council. By Robin Gee, city council beat editor Cold Spring City Council Member Michael Ruscher tendered his resignation Monday from council, stating that he has purchased a home […]
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REAL ID Available by Appointment at Temporary Regional Driver’s License Office in Florence
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear promoted REAL ID at the beginning of the year. Due to the pandemic, the federal deadline was later pushed out another year to October 2021. By Robin Gee While the enforcement date for the federal Department of Homeland Security REAL ID card is over a year away (October 23, 2021), those […]
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Photos: Fort Thomas July Fourth Celebration Winners Announced
Despite a global pandemic, Fort Thomas residents proved nothing could stop them from celebrating the Fourth of July. Mayor Eric Haas announced winners of the city’s celebration. (Img: Fort Thomas Renaissance Board, 35 Sunset Ave) by Robin Gee, city council beat editor City residents proved it will take more than a global pandemic to […]
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Fort Thomas Plans No Tax Increase This Year, Begins Traffic Safety Project at August Council Meeting
As Fort Thomas council looks at traffic and parking across the city, input from businesses in the Midway District could lead to parking improvements. By Robin Gee, city council beat editor In light of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on city residents, the Fort Thomas City Council Finance Committee recommended freezing the tax […]
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Southgate Approves Zone Change for Development at Beverly Hills Supper Club Site
People filled the room, remaining socially distant, at the Southgate City Council meeting to discuss the development encompassing the Beverly Hills Supper Club property. By Robin Gee, city council beat editor Southgate City Council has voted unanimously to approve a zone change that clears the way for a $65 million mixed use development on property […]
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Proposed Cold Spring Storage Facility Application Withdrawn
For now, plans for a new self-storage facility in Cold Spring will not go forward. By Robin Gee, city council beat editor A conditional use permit application for a storage facility in Cold Spring has been removed for a second time. That removal came after the Cold Spring Board of Adjustments approved a recommendation by […]
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Digital Start for Fort Thomas Schools August 31
Fort Thomas Independent Schools will begin Fall Semester digitally on August 31. The plan is to bring students who opted to be on campus this semester onsite on September 28 in keeping with the governor’s lastest recommendation. By Robin Gee Only a few hours before the August school board meeting, Fort Thomas Independent Schools […]
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Highland Heights Congratulates and Honors Longtime K9 Officer
Retired Highland Heights Police Lieutenant Amber Conrad with her K9 partner Tiba. (Img: Matt Haverkamp Foundation) By Robin Gee, city council beat editor Highland Heights is celebrating the retirement of one, actually two, of its officers — Lieutenant Amber Conrad and her trusted canine police partner Tiba. Both Conrad and Tiba received plaques for their […]