Three Highland High students were on gold medal medal winning teams at the Kentucky State Softball Special Olympics By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor With the school year underway, the Fort Thomas Independent Schools Board celebrated both student and faculty successes at its October meeting. Three Highlands High School students brought home gold medals […]
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Fort Thomas Hosts Best Haunted House Contest Celebrating Spooky Decor
Jack-o-lanterns photo by Shawn Campbell (Creative Commons license ) Saturday, October 26, is the DEADline for the Fort Thomas Best Haunted House Contest. If you or someone you know goes all out with decoration for All Hallows Eve, let the city know. Over 50 years experience in NKY. Call now, mention FTM. (859) 287-2499. The […]
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City Council Roundup: Guest Fire Chief, City Building, Project Updates
Each year Moyer Elementary students create artwork featuring Fort Thomas businesses and organizations. This year, the city received artwork from Moyer students Benjamin Loyson, Graham Wiley and Jack Walker. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor A new face represented the Fire Department at the October Fort Thomas city council meeting. Grace Mumper, a fifth […]
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Newport Receives $330,000 from Transportation Cabinet for Major Road Repair
The city of Newport will receive $330,000 from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet for major repairs and restoration of two roads damaged by heavy rains. A transportation official made the announcement that the cabinet will provide $275,000 from discretionary funds for repairs due to slippage on Grandview Avenue and another $55,000 for Overlook Drive, a road […]
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Construction Site to Close Sidewalk Temporarily on N. Fort Thomas and Highland Avenue
A portion of the sidewalk is closed for construction along North Fort Thomas and Highland. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor The construction site for the development slated for Fort Thomas’ Central Business District will begin soon and that means a temporary sidewalk closure on N. Fort Thomas Avenue and Woodland Place. Fencing was […]
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Alexandria Shares Police Department News and Fall Plans
Alexandria Police Chief Lucas Cooper congratulates Chris Jaskowiak on his promotion to detective sergeant. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor The Alexandria city council congratulated two Alexandria police officers at its first meeting of October. With the upcoming retirement of Detective Sergeant Gary Frodge, the department promoted Chris Jaskowiak to the detective sergeant position. […]
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Alexandria City Council Honors Neighbors and Encourages More Community Input
Alexandria city officials will look into new city signage to replace their current temporary one. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor Citizen accomplishments and input were the main focus of discussion at the September 19 city council meeting in Alexandria. The meeting started with recognition of local residents and a business and ended with […]
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Around the County: Highland Heights Passes Tax Rate, Considers Ordinances, Honors Neighbors
The city building for Highland Heights is located at 176 Johns Hill Road. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor The tax rate for 2019 was the lead topic at the Highland Heights city council meeting on September 3 and at a public hearing and special session held on September 27. City Clerk Jeanne Pettit […]
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Around the County: Cold Spring City Council Passes Tax Rate, Looks Towards Fall
The city of Cold Spring will celebrate the season with a Fall Festival October 12. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor In a short meeting of the Cold Spring City Council on September 23, members passed the city’s tax rate for 2019. The city decided to take the state’s compensating tax rate without any […]
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September School Board Meeting Updates: eSports, Workplace Ethics, Johnson Project
Work continues on the Johnson Elementary School Project. (FTM file) By Robin Gee Fort Thomas Independent Schools District board members got down to business at the September meeting covering updates on the Johnson School project, creating a position for a coach for a new activity, learning about a new certificate in development and sharing concerns […]
