Attorney Connie Kremer and teacher Michael Hils discuss the Kentucky Mock Trial at the school board meeting. Senior Alex Harrison, who won an individual award, was unable to attend the meeting. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor Highlands Senior Alex Harrison was awarded the “Outstanding Witness” award for his work at the annual […]
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Area Trekker Tackles a Mountain and Surpasses His Goals
Patrick Shryock surrounding by a spectacular view of the mountains on his trek to Mount Everest Base Camp in Nepal. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor Patrick Shryock made the trek of a lifetime in April when he made the 12-day climb to the Mount Everest Base Camp in Nepal. The camp stands 5,300 […]
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Design Review Board Approves Business District Proposal
After approval by the Fort Thomas Planning Commission, the developers presented a revised plan for their Central Business District development to the Design Review Board. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor At its May meeting, the Fort Thomas Design Review Board unanimously approved the initial proposal for a new mixed-use development in the Central […]
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Revamped Central Business District Proposal Approved by Planning Commission
Woodland Place resident, Neil Leyshock appeals to the Fort Thomas Planning Commission. Architect for the project, Sari Lehtinen, and developer, Rick Griewe, sit behind. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor In a five-to-one vote, the Fort Thomas Planning Commission approved the Phase One proposal for the Fort Thomas Town Center, a mixed-use development located […]
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Student Collaborative Project Takes Learning in New Directions
Highlands Middle School eighth grade students display their 3D models and presentation materials for a project that brought together all aspects of Portrait of a Graduate skills. Eighth grade students from Highlands Middle School presented on a unique project at the recent Fort Thomas Independent Schools board meeting. The exercise brought together many different aspects […]
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Update on Johnson Elementary Replacement Project
By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor The Johnson Elementary Replacement Project is moving along, according to Jerry Wissman, director of operations for Fort Thomas Independent Schools. He made a brief report at the May school board meeting. “Hosea Project Movers are on site now. They initially took down the gymnasium building…and hope to start […]
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Students and Teacher Honored as May Global Leaders
Students in all grades stepped up to join the Superintendent Student Advisory Council By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor The Superintendent Student Advisory Council gives voice to the people most directly affected by the school environment. Students in all grade levels across the district were invited to volunteer to serve as advisors to Superintendent […]
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May City Council: Crossing Guard Appreciation, Safety Initiatives, Street Repair Program
Fort Thomas resident Holli Patterson has been appointed a new member to the Renaissance Board by Mayor Eric Haas. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor Safety issues and appreciation of those who keep us safe were uppermost among the topics discussed at the May meeting of the Fort Thomas City Council. A short public […]
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Highlands Newscasters Win in Student Technology Leadership Competition
Highlands High School Newscasting Team took top honors in a Student Technology Leadership Program competition. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor Students from Highlands High School took top place in an annual state project-based competition hosted by the Kentucky Department of Education. The Student Technology Leadership Program, or STLP, supports project-based learning through the […]
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Revisions for Central Business Proposal Announced
By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor The plans for the Central Business District development project proposed by Rick Greiwe and his partners have undergone significant changes. Greiwe Development shared newly revised plans for the Fort Thomas Town Center on its website and has submitted them to the city for the upcoming public hearing and […]
