Recent news from the Enquirer about over crowding at Moyer is just the latest indication that population in Fort Thomas is not decreasing as census numbers would indicate. The article mentions the rationale given by Fort Thomas Schools that younger families moving into the area and replacing older families is the cause for the over […]
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School Lunches & Fort Thomas Independent Schools
As I read a recent issue of Time magazine I came across an article on school lunches and I was reminded of some of the changes that have occurred with school lunches within the Fort Thomas Independent School District. There has been a lot of attention lately to the potential negative impact on student health […]
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Coffee & Donuts
Fort Thomas got a new retail store front this week – “Coffee & Donuts” and they serve that and only that… well fruits and juices too. It is located right next to the 915 Bar & Grill in the Renewal Medical Massage location. They serve Bernhard’s Bakery pastries out of Newport which have some delicious […]
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Highlands Football Update
After a win against rival Cov Cath there was not much movement this week in the national polls for the Bluebirds. Rivals – unchanged at 14 USA Today – unchanged at 9 ESPN – unchanged at 13 Scott and Ryle are left on the schedule. A win against Scott will not help their rankings without […]
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Pergola – Other Options?
Pergola is still open for the remainder of this week serving coffee and baked goods (and as reported in Polly Campbell’s blog post on Cincinnati.com offering refunds on gift certificates). A nice show of good faith. The conflict between Pergola’s owners and the property owner is the reason for the shut down and there is […]
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Pergola Closed!
Another unfortunate retail closing occurred today as Pergola shut their doors for good after only a few short months. I had been hearing rumblings for a over a week now but decided against posting anything to avoid contributing to an issue. I did speak to those with some knowledge of the situation and I want to be […]
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Green Grants Available & Some Possible Uses
This past week the state of Kentucky received another $26 million in energy grants from the Department of Energy, bringing the grand total of funds received from the State Energy Program of the recent stimulus plan to $52 million. The state has commented that they plan to use these funds to retrofit schools and public […]
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Changes at St Luke
So by now you must have heard about St Elizabeth’s reorganization as they integrate the two St Luke hospitals into their health care system. The bottom line is the loss of obstetrics at the St Luke East Hospital. I doubt this has a major impact on the Fort Thomas community per se as no one […]
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Fort Thomas Retail Update
As I walked by the empty store front that used to be the Mustard Seed on Fort Thomas Avenue I couldn’t help but wonder what the future holds for the Central Business District. Again we lose another business because it is difficult to get good signage and a lack of support…not from the community but […]
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Kroger Opening Delayed… Again
Kroger now hoping to be opened by the ‘end of the year’. The article confirms that there were in fact issues with the storm water pipe and they site the unfinished road – Pavilion Parkway. This has to be very frustrating for Kroger as each day that passes without an opening, especially with the holidays […]
