A colorful mural marks the Bridgeview Box Park and celebrates the connection between Newport on the Levee, the Purple People Bridge and the Ohio River. by Robin Gee Work has continued on the Bridgeview Box Park at Newport on the Levee. A few of the six signed retailers and restaurants are set to open this […]
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Area Students in Need Can Receive a Week’s Worth of Meals
By Robin Gee No one should go hungry in our community. While many face what is known as “food insecurity” all year, even more families are finding themselves in need of help during the current crisis. OrangeTheory fitness, Newport Pavilion Thanks to a Northern Kentucky church program, children and their families in our area have […]
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Fort Thomas Cancels Fourth of July Activities, Considers Other City Events
Large crowds like this one for the 2017 Fourth of July celebration will not be possible due to the pandemic this year. Fort Thomas city council cancelled the event to keep everyone safe. by Robin Gee, city council beat editor Due to the health and safety concerns and restrictions in place, the traditional Fourth of […]
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City Loans and GROW Grants Give Small Businesses a Boost
The city created a loan program and redirected a facade improvement grant program to support local businesses during the COVID-19 crisis. by Robin Gee, city council beat editor Twenty small businesses in Fort Thomas have received city loans and another 64 have received small but significant grants through the retooled GROW Grant program. At the […]
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Alexander Circle Prepares for First Residents
As work on the Alexander Circle homes progresses toward completion, first occupants are set to move in during June. By Robin Gee Fort Thomas residents can prepare to welcome new neighbors at the Alexander Circle project as early as this June. City Administrator Ron Dill performed the inspections on the first two units this week, […]
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Cold Spring Clears the Way for Partial Reopening of Restaurants in City Starting May 22
Mac’s Pizza Pub may be one of the Cold Spring restaurants helped by the mayor’s executive order to ease outdoor dining restrictions as they prepare for partial reopening May 22. By Robin Gee, city council beat editor Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear recently announced restaurants across the commonwealth can begin to open up for business once […]
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Cold Spring Opens New Lakeside Park
Cold Spring Mayor D. Angelo Penque is with city maintenance crew members, Michael Wright and Landon Webster, who are removing the “no fishing” signs as the new Robert J. Barth Park opens up. By Robin Gee Cold Spring and area residents have a new option for outdoor exercise and fun. Mayor D. Angelo Penque announced […]
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Longtime Fort Thomas Law Firm Moves to a New Location Just a Few Doors Down
The Fort Thomas-based law firm Fessler, Schneider and Grimme have moved to a new location in the office condos at 20 North Grand. (photo provided) By Robin Gee In fall 2019, partners in the longtime local law firm Fessler, Schneider and Grimme announced they had received a potential buyer for their location at 14 North […]
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Highlands High Principal Announces Graduation Plans
Graduation won’t look like this, this year but plans are in the works to ensure a memorable celebration for the class of 2020. By Robin Gee Those planning the 2020 graduation have faced a challenge like none other. After all, everyone is new to the idea of holding this special ceremony during a worldwide pandemic. […]
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Get a First Taste of Padrino Coming to Fort Thomas Soon
Keep an eye on 14 North Grand Avenue. Padrino is about to open with a grab-and-go service. By Robin Gee Fort Thomas residents can get a taste of a new and eagerly awaited, family-style eatery within the coming week. Owner and Fort Thomas resident Hunter Thomas, has announced that his restaurant, Padrino Italian, located at […]