Corporex Managing Director Thomas Banta announces agreement with AEG Worldwide/PromoWest to build a $40 million concert venue for the Ovation Project in Newport. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor Covington-based developer Corporex will partner with international concert promoter AEG Worldwide/PromoWest to bring a $40 million dollar music venue to the banks of the Licking […]
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City Council Roundup: Pedestrian Safety, Street Repairs, Park Improvements
Tower Park is already a jewel in the city’s crown and improvements are planned. (FTM file) By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor Things are moving along for many ongoing city projects, City Administrator Ron Dill told city council recently. Here is a smattering of recent decisions, projects and plans around town. Parks and recreation […]
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Grant Initiative Will Help Businesses “Grow”
Fort Thomas Economic Development Director Debbie Buckley shares details on the new Grow grant program. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor Details are unfolding about a new grant match-funding program, known as Grow, that will make money available to businesses throughout Fort Thomas in a need of a little help to improve their facades, […]
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Announcement Coming This Week on Newport Ovation Project
The Ohio River near Newport. The Ovation project will be built at the confluence of the Ohio and Licking rivers. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor An announcement about the Ovation Project in Newport is scheduled to happen this Thursday, May 9. The project, approved in November of last year, set this spring as […]
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New Dates for Public Hearings Related to Central Business District Proposal
The plan for the proposed development for North Fort Thomas Avenue has been revised and a new public hearing is set for May 29. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor Revisions to a development proposal for the Fort Thomas Central Business District has led to rescheduling of public hearings set to review the original […]
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Smart911: Help First Responders Find You
Fort Thomas Fire Chief Mark Bailey urged residents to sign up for Smart911 to help first responders locate you in an emergency. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor Last month marked the sad anniversary of the tragic death of a local teen who suffocated after being trapped in his minivan. In 2018, Cincinnati […]
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Fort Thomas Makes Participation in US 27 Corridor Coalition Official
Development of the US 27 corridor is the focus of a collaboration between Fort Thomas, Highland Heights, Southgate and Newport, along with other area partners. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor Fort Thomas is the first city to sign onto a memorandum of understanding between Northern Kentucky communities and other partners along the US […]
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Meeting Offers Opportunity to Learn About the Landlord-Tenant Law
District Court Judge Cameron Blau addressed city council in February to urge adoption of the Uniform Residential Landlord-Tenant Act By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor Landlords, tenants and others interested in learning more about the Uniform Residential Landlord-Tenant Act (URLTA) can come to an informational meeting on Wednesday, June 26, at 6 p.m. at […]
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Fort Thomas to Celebrate May as National Bike Month
Fort Thomas residents enjoy a leisurely and sunny ride at the Seersucker Bike Ride (FTM file) By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor Fort Thomas Mayor Eric Haas declared May as National Bike Month in Fort Thomas. He read a proclamation to designate the celebration of bicycle riding and safety at the April city council […]
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Design Board Asks Developer for Alternatives
Rendering of proposed Fort Thomas Central Business District showing some of the materials under consideration. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor The Fort Thomas Design Review Board has asked developers of a proposed Central Business District to rethink some aspects of their design and consider returning with alternatives. On Thursday evening, the design board […]
