Absentee voting and important races garner record turnout and excitement for primary election, but no official results until June 30. By Robin Gee, city council beat editor Despite concerns that having less polling places in Campbell County could suppress voter turnout, officials expect a record turnout for the county thanks, in part, to the loosening […]
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Update: Fireworks Preview Date Moved to Wednesday, June 24
Last year Mayor Eric Haas presented awards for floats in the Fourth of July parade. This year, honors will be bestowed for creative patriotic presentations and yard displays throughout the city. by Robin Gee, city council beat editor A preview of fireworks planned for Fort Thomas Fourth of July activities that was set for Tuesday […]
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City of Fort Thomas Passes Budget, Continues Community Plan Implementation
City passes FY 2020-21 budget, drawing on reserves to fund ongoing community plan projects. by Robin Gee, city council beat editor It’s fiscal year budget time again, and the Fort Thomas city council held a public budget hearing just prior to its July council meeting. At the meeting itself, members passed the budget for Fiscal […]
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TANK Plan Eliminates Fort Thomas Local Route
In the new TANK plan, Fort Thomas local bus route 11 will be eliminated, leaving the city with no service except a stop at St. Elizabeth Fort Thomas Hospital. By Robin Gee Despite pleas from Fort Thomas city officials and residents, the Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky, or TANK, has announced it will eliminate local […]
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Fourth of July Committee Taps Into Creative Juices for Celebration Ideas
Good News – There WILL be fireworks this year for the Fourth of July! (FTM File) By Robin Gee If you were resigned to a quiet and uneventful Fourth of July this year, think again. The SIS BOOM BAH! will be back but in a different form, adjusted to the conditions we find ourselves in […]
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D.E.P.’s Purchased by Private Equity Firm Bolstered by Online Sales
D.E.P.’s, with locations in Fort Thomas and in Covington, was purchased by Blue Equity, LLC, in April. Blue Equity owns several Liquor Barn and Party Mart stores. (photo: FTM file) By Robin Gee Louisville-based Blue Equity, LLC, has purchased Discount Everyday Prices, also known as D.E.P.’s, a purveyor of wine and liquor. The company has […]
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Cold Spring Council Discusses Recent Complaint; No Decision Made
The Cold Spring city council met to discuss a complaint about a council member and decided to continue exploration of the issue. By Robin Gee, city council beat editor No decision has been made on the issue of a recent complaint against a Cold Spring city council member. The city council met last week in […]
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Cold Spring Sets Special Meeting to Discuss Complaint Against Council Member
By Robin Gee, city council beat editor The city of Cold Spring officials have set a special meeting date, June 4, to discuss a complaint recently filed against Cold Spring city council member Cindy Moore. Merk & Gile Injury Attorney. 526 York Street, Newport. Free consultation 513-713-0862 “Of course, we are very concerned,” said Cold […]
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The Campbell County elections filing deadline has passed, here’s who’s running:
Campbell County Fiscal Court (FTM file) By Robin Gee, city council beat editor The filing deadline for elections across the Commonwealth of Kentucky and Campbell County was June 2 at 4 p.m. The primary election is Tuesday, June 23, 2020. The general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Cities with those who have filed are […]
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Fort Thomas to Begin Partial Safe Opening of Parks and Recreation Facilities
Fort Thomas announces Phase One of plan to reopen parks and recreation facilities. by Robin Gee, city council beat editor Parks, open spaces and trails in Fort Thomas will be open for some activities starting June 1 with health and safety guidelines in place. City Administrator Ron Dill announced Phase One of the city’s plan […]