Leadership Northern Kentucky participants learned about the $25,000 grant challenge from the Greater Cincinnati Foundation during a luncheon for program alumni and new members. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor For the first time, the Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) has awarded Leadership Northern Kentucky (LNK), a grant for $25,000 through its Northern Kentucky Fund. […]
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“Leader in Me” to Expand to Two More Fort Thomas Schools This Fall
Samuel Woodfill Elementary in Fort Thomas is the first to implement Leader in Me, a framework based on The 7 Habits of Highly Successful People. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor When parents want to know how their Woodfill Elementary school student is doing, they can ask the teacher, but they can also learn […]
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Fort Thomas City Crews Busy Removing Remnants of Hate Propaganda on Public Property
Fort Thomas city worker removing remnants of hate group stickers left along North Fort Thomas Avenue and elsewhere. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor Last night, Fort Thomas resident Bret Olson was walking down North Fort Thomas Avenue when he saw some stickers with disturbing messages plastered on light poles. With phrases like “Better […]
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Cold Spring Prepares to Leave Campbell County Cable
In a move to save money, Cold Spring city council is considering leaving local cable to provide for its own video recording By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor In a 4-2 vote, the city of Cold Spring council members voted to end the city’s contract with the Campbell County Cable Board. This was a […]
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City Council Roundup: Route-8, Development Agreement, Traffic Safety, Police Retirements
Legacy of 2019 weather: Route 8 remains in poor condition and closed as stakeholders continue to hammer out possible solutions to the ongoing trouble area. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor At their July meeting, the Fort Thomas City Council passed an agreement with NAP Fort Thomas LLC, the development group that includes Greiwe […]
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FT Public House, Studio Root Skin Care hoping to stay in Fort Thomas
FT Public House, 15 N. Fort Thomas Ave. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor While it is too soon to know any solid plans for businesses directly affected by the construction timeline recently announced for the new Central Business District (CBD) development project, tentative plans are already underway. The businesses located in the stretch […]
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Public Hearing Set to Review Revisions to CBD Project
About 75 residents attended the last Planning Commission public hearing on the Central Business District proposal. A new public hearing has been set to review some changes to the Phase One plan. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor The Fort Thomas Planning Commission met Wednesday, July 17, to discuss a few changes to the […]
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City Passes Development Agreement for Central Business District Project
Fort Thomas residents gather to learn more about the Central Business District project Development Agreement. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor At the July council meeting, city officials passed a Development Agreement between the city and developers of the recently proposed development along North Fort Thomas Avenue in the Central Business District. The council […]
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Fort Thomas Resident Running to Represent Kentucky’s Fourth District in Congress
Fort Thomas resident Alexandra Owensby outside the Midway Cafe. She is a candidate for Kentucky’s Fourth District in the U.S. House of Representatives By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor Fort Thomas resident and nurse practitioner Alexandra Owensby is new to politics. Before early 2019, she hadn’t considered running for office and was busy being […]
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Fort Thomas Resident Fulfills Lifelong Goal as Newly Commissioned Marine Officer
US Marine Second Lieutenant Justin Goshorn receives his command. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor The family and friends of Justin Goshorn gathered in Tower Park last week to share a proud moment with him. After years of hard work and commitment, Goshorn achieved his dream, one he’d had since middle school — to […]
