I read a recent article on Soapbox Media the past couple weeks about a group in Cincinnati that works with art students in the area to product public murals on buildings, walls, or other structures to provide some color and life to otherwise dreary surroundings. The program has created 34 murals in 25 neighborhoods in […]
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How Much Would You Pay?
This past week there was an update on the VA / military homes from the Campbell County Connects blog. In this update we learned that three developers had “picked up bid packets” indicating a high level of interest. However the original deadline passed and was extended 3 weeks at the request of one developer and […]
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Happy Independence Day
This picture was shared on the Fort Thomas Matters Facebook page by Chris Stegner of Bluegrass Photography. A great shot capturing the quintessential moment of summer in Fort Thomas.
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Random Notes on Independence Weekend
1. I read a recent comment on the Kentucky gasoline tax that you may find interesting. I haven’t heard anything reported locally but apparently Friday was the first day for a 2 cent increase in gas taxes for Kentucky motorists. 2. Two weeks ago I read a release on the Kroger Company earnings call and […]
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Fort Thomas Mid-week News Update
It has been a busy few weeks in the Murriner house and I have been a bit behind on updates. In addition to what Mark posted yesterday there is lots of news to get to so here we go: 1. The city has released their Street and Sidewalk program for 2011 and if you live […]
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Watch for Home Invaders
While it is disappointing that the Nixle service is no longer free, the Fort Thomas Police Department still worked hard to get the news out to most of the mainstream media outlets about some recent home invaders. I have embedded a recent news story on WCPO below: The Post has a summary of the story […]
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Return from Vacation News & Notes
I just got back from vacation in Colorado; lugging three kids ages three and under up Pikes Peak, around Garden of the Gods, and all across Denver was quite the adventure but it is back to work. To the news: 1. Signs have popped up around town indicating that hydrants will be flushed this week. […]
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Public Safety or Revenue Enhancement? You Decide
I had planned a post about my recent Sunday afternoon of getting ticketed for not wearing my seat belt when I received an email from a reader indicating another revenue enhancing action by the Fort Thomas Police. Two stories to be aware of to avoid paying fines and penalties to the city or county. 1. […]
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May Fort Thomas News in Social Media
I know it is the first day of June but it is a great time to reflect on all the things you missed if you are not a Facebook Fan or a Twitter Follower of Fort Thomas Matters. 1. Highlands wins 2A track title (Facebook) 2. Video link from Lexington of Patrick Towles (Facebook) 3. A […]
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Weather Siren Policy
We have talked about the use of weather sirens in Campbell County in previous posts and on the Facebook page. While the topic may seem a bit dated now that balmy summer temps have moved in and the stormy weather from last week seems like a distant memory. However, an observation from last week that […]