As the battles heat up for the upcoming election in just a few short weeks there are two upcoming events that can allow you to be informed and ask your questions directly to those that could be shaping the county and state for the next couple years. 1) The first happens tomorrow evening as the group […]
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Highlands Using the Web to Connect Students with the Community
You really can’t say enough about how teachers, coaches, and administrators at Highlands continue to pursue excellence and not only ask the best of their students but also create opportunities for them as well. Two examples of this was brought to my attention this week and both use technology to demonstrate how those employed by our […]
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Newport Pavilion – Front Burner Again
While the Enquirer rolled out their article on signs of life beyond Target at the Newport Pavilion development I was preparing my own update on the development. Among the items covered in the Enquirer article include: Committments from Chipotle, Chick Fil A, and BW3, all rumored to be interested in the site but concerns had […]
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Fort Thomas Election Preview – Part 1
Over the past couple months I have made a few posts on the upcoming election with a primary focus on county races. This is largely because frankly that is where the action is this election cycle. Some of the races are hotly contested, there are important issues at stake, some candidates are vulnerable, and there […]
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Festival Season Kicks Off with Merchants and Music Success
Thank you God for good weather on Merchants and Music Saturday. It seems like the past few years has seen rain, cold temperatures, windy conditions, anything short of a natural disaster. This year however was another story; 75 degrees and beautiful couldn’t have been better for the festival. As you can see by the picture […]
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Candidate Forum Update
When Tracy Davis asked me to post a reminder of the candidate forum coming up next Thursday, September 23rd I pointed out to her that there had been some criticism on this site from those working during the 8am to 10am time slot. Tracy has agreed to take any questions you may have for the […]
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Bike Race to Benefit Campbell County YMCA
For the second consecutive year the “World Famous Mountain Bike Race” to benefit the YMCA will be held in Tower Park. That’s right – the “world famous” race – even though I am sure many even in Fort Thomas know little about it. Nevertheless, it is a great idea and I am not sure why […]
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Merchants & Music – Volunteers Needed
September 25th marks the sixth anniversary of the Merchants and Music Festival. This year’s event includes the headline act of Edgar Winter of Rock ‘n Roll Hoochie Koo. In addition to Edgar Winter the local act Rusty Griswalds will be a warm up. Overall a pretty good lineup for a smaller local festival. Neighborhood festivals don’t […]
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Fort Thomas News – Week of August 30th
My day job has kept me busy the last couple weeks but a few random observations over the past couple weeks: Progress at the Newport Pavilion continues to roll along with the roof of Target nearly completed. I missed this little piece about a month ago from Scott Wertman but there were a couple nuggets […]
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Ft Thomas Business Assoication Hosts Candidate Forum
Mark your calendars for September 23rd from 8am to 10am for a chance to ask your questions directly to 11 of the 14 candidates for county offices and only a few short weeks prior to the election. The county elections this year promises fireworks with issues such as a possible smoking ban, possible changes to […]