Highlands High School teacher Megan Boimann-Hennies and team members describe the We the People competition. By Robin Gee The Highlands High School We the People Team racked up yet another state championship recently, adding their 15th consecutive state win and their 16th overall. We the People is a national student competition to promotes civic education […]
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Highlands Dance Team Earns State Win, Eyes Nationals
The Highlands High School Dance Team took first place in large pom at the Kentucky High School Athletic Association competition. By Robin Gee With a first-place win in state cheer competition in December, the Highlands High School Dance Team is preparing for nationals. The team took first place in large poms at the 2018-19 Kentucky […]
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City Council Takes Oath of Office, Celebrates Final Community Plan
Campbell County District Court Judge Cameron Blau administers the oath of office to Mayor Eric Haas. By Robin Gee, Council Beat Editor At the January Fort Thomas City Council meeting, the first order of business was the swearing in of the mayor and the 2019 board of council. Two new members, Adam Blau and Mark […]
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First Portrait of a Graduate Global Leader Award Winners Announced
Jerrod Dempsey and Terry Gruelle accept an award for Gruelle-Dempsey Orthodonics, named as a global leader and empathetic collaborator. Fort Thomas Independent Schools’ Portrait of a Graduate identifies what grads should know, do and be like. Six people received the first Portrait of a Graduate Global Leader awards at the December Fort Thomas Independent School […]
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School Board Praises Outgoing Member, Settles Into New Space
Outgoing school board member John Weyer accepts a small gift from Board Chair Jeff Beach. By Robin Gee For its December meeting, the Fort Thomas Independent School Board met for the first time at its new location in the 20 North Grand Building. The newly renovated building houses a new Professional Studies Center and […]
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Community Speculates on Rumored North Fort Thomas Avenue Development
Rainy day view of North Fort Thomas Avenue near Highland Avenue. (FTM file) By Robin Gee, Council Beat Editor The Fort Thomas Comprehensive Community Plan is hot off the press, and with it comes a host of ideas for discussion among city residents and the business community. Cincinnati-based developer Greiwe Development Group sent out […]
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City Council Reviews Year, Honors Departing Council Members
One of the properties in the Alexander Circle project (originally VA homes) is 8 and 9 Alexander Circle. (FTM file) By Robin Gee, Council Beat Editor The December meeting of the Fort Thomas City Council included warm praise and well wishes for two council members whose terms have ended. Lisa Kelly Lisa Kelly (left) with […]
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New Four-legged Officer Proves His Mettle in Northern Kentucky
Fort Thomas Police Detective Mike Rowland and Rexo are assigned to the Northern Kentucky Drug Strike Force It’s no secret. Northern Kentucky has a drug problem. It’s not unique to the area or our state, but it is taking a high toll on our community. Lawmakers, healthcare professionals and law enforcement are employing every strategy […]
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Highlands Students Earn Top Honors at Career-focused Leadership Competition
Fort Thomas students “go for the red” and bring back the gold and more at national career and technical competition. Four Fort Thomas students decided to “go for the red” at the annual Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Competition held in Louisville last month and brought back the gold, silver and bronze. […]
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Johnson Elementary Student’s Work Chosen for District Holiday Card
Reagan with her winning card to feature the school district’s holiday greeting this year. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor A beautiful card featuring decorated trees and the Northern Lights was chosen as the 2018 holiday card design by the Fort Thomas Independent School District. The artist, Reagan Sand, is a first grader at […]
