A few random items as we all give thanks and enjoy the family later this week: 1. The City of Fort Thomas is selling an older fire truck using a surplus auction – I assume it was replaced by the newer pump truck that was purchased recently. I am thinking this would make a great tailgating […]
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The Importance of NKU to Fort Thomas
When I have read or engaged in discussions of why Fort Thomas is great the conversation usually comes around to the schools, safety, location, or housing. But there is one overlooked factor that I think deserves a little additional attention – the role of Northern Kentucky University as our neighbor. This role in Fort Thomas’ […]
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Fort Thomas Weekend News and Notes
A few items of note from around the Fort: 1. The Transportation Department announced this week the beginning of the I-471 resurfacing project. This has to come as welcome news for those living along or near the highway as it should go a long way towards reducing noise. But generally this will be a big […]
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What Can Fort Thomas Tree Trails Do for You?
Two UC researchers recently published a paper on how living near nature trails can have a significant positive impact on home values. According to the research study – homebuyers are willing to pay a $9,000 premium to be 1,000 feet closer to the Little Miami trail. (In other words, home prices went up $9 for every […]
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I don’t know about you but I can never remember a general election (especially one for a statewide office like Governor) with less fanfare, media attention, or discussion than this upcoming election on Tuesday. I have seen almost no yard signs and heard almost no ads. One thing to consider before going to the polls this […]
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YMCA Membership Changes Provide Opportunities
The YMCA of Greater Cincinnati has recently introduced a couple of membership changes that should prompt you to consider Y membership if you haven’t lately. The first is the change in activation fee from $150 to $50 that is completely paid back in program gift certificates. This basically means no activation fee if you want […]
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Possible Coffee Shop Needs Your Help
Coming on the heels of the exciting news about Mios – I have even more exciting news. Eden McDermett is considering a coffee shop in the Midway area of Fort Thomas in the Nevada building. She is reaching out to Fort Thomas Matters to gather input from the community about what would make a great […]
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Its Official – Mios to the Old Warners Building
I spoke with the new owners of the old Warner’s building today and Mios is on the way. The new owners closed on the sale of the building today and while an open date has not been set they are anxious to get engaged in the community and begin the hard work of getting the […]
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Fresh Breads Delivered to You
As you are aware the Fort Thomas Farmers Market has closed for the winter. But just because the market has closed for a few months doesn’t mean you can’t still get fresh baked bread without traveling to Findlay Market on the weekends. Bean Haus wants to continue to offer it’s customer bread during the coming […]
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Happy Feet Penguins at the Happy Feet Ball
The clip above is of the Happy Feet movie that was originally released in 2006 and now has a sequel that is about to launch. How does this have anything to do with Fort Thomas you might ask…. the Charities Guild has managed to secure the attendance of two Happy Feet Penguins at their upcoming […]