The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra performed during Fort Thomas sesquicentennial Fourth of July event. (photo by Chris Stegner) by Robin Gee, city council beat editor The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra (KSO) plans a series of performances at the Amphitheater in Tower Park this summer. The first one will be held this Saturday, July 11, with subsequent performances […]
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Wilder Hammers Out Budget, Keeps Current Tax Rate
Wilder Mayor Robert Arnold led a deep open discussion on the FY ’20-’21 budget. by Robin Gee After deep discussion, Wilder Mayor Robert Arnold and city council members hammered out a proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 over three meetings last month. Stop searching, start finding. Although the plan was to have a first reading […]
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Public Hearing Announced for Memorial Point Project in Southgate
A rendering of the site plan for the proposed 80-acre Memorial Point project in Southgate, KY by Robin Gee, city council beat editor A special meeting and public hearing will be held to gather input and testimony related to a proposed development of housing and a memorial on the property where the former Beverly Hills […]
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Golf Carts in Fort Thomas: here’s what you need to know
Golf carts offer a unique and fun opportunity to get around town in Fort Thomas. by Robin Gee Fort Thomas is known as a walkable city, but not as many people know that it also presents other non-automobile options. “We have a unique situation in that you can get from one end of town to […]
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Jeff Earlywine Honored for Career Achievement in Public Service
Boone County Administrator Jeff Earlywine began his career in Fort Thomas and served as the city administrator for 24 years. He has been honored for his more than 30-year career in public service. by Robin Gee Boone County Administrator Jeff Earlywine has been honored with the 2020 Career Achievement Award from the Greater Cincinnati Chapter […]
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Owensby Wins Democratic Primary for US House, All Campbell County Votes Tallied
The results are in for the 2020 Kentucky primary election with a record turnout. By Robin Gee Fort Thomas resident and nurse practitioner Dr. Alexandra Owensby is the Democratic nominee for Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District set to face incumbent GOP candidate Thomas Massie in the Fall election. While the count is still unofficial, votes are […]
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Highland Heights Passes Budget, Reviews Past Year
Highland Heights earned the right to be called a “Tree City” in 2020. When plans for Arbor Day were canceled due to the virus, they distributed more than 50 trees to area residents. By Robin Gee, city council beat editor At the June 2 city council meeting, Highland Heights Mayor Greg Meyers provided an update […]
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Weekend Grand Openings in Newport: Bridgeview Box Park and Riverfront Commons Bridge
The new Bridgeview Box Park has had a “soft opening” for a few weeks but the owners are ready to celebrate big time with a Grand Opening event Saturday, June 27. by Robin Gee Need a reason to get out in the fresh air this weekend? Newport is celebrating two grand openings with two ribbon […]
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Rossford Park Plans Moving Forward With Help from St. Elizabeth
Thanks to support from St. Elizabeth Fort Thomas, city officials are looking at equipment for three exercise stations in Rossford Park. By Robin Gee, city council beat editor Here’s a spot of bright news in a time fraught with challenges — Rossford Park may soon boast an outdoor exercise experience with three fully equipped exercise […]
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Alexandria Village Green TANK Stop Saved From Cuts
Alexandria will keep one its bus stop at Village Green, one of the two city stops that had been on the chopping block in the recent TANK bus system redesign. By Robin Gee, city council beat editor Alexandria city council met June 18 to discuss the fiscal year ’20-’21 budget, responses and planning around the […]