The HMS Dance Team kicked off the assembly Highlands Middle School students were recognized and thanked for the overwhelming generosity they have shown this fall with an assembly on Nov. 25. They celebrated with a show from the HMS Dance Team, a teachers vs. students volleyball game, recognition of those in fall sports, presentation of […]
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FTPD Turns Crime into Kindness, Donates Unclaimed Bicycles
FTPD donated 40 unclaimed stolen and recovered bicycles to the Brighton Center on Wednesday/FTPD Lt. J. Gadzala Everyone once in a while, a wrong can be turned into an even greater right. Such was the case on Wednesday, when the Fort Thomas Police Department donated some 40 unclaimed stolen and recovered bicycles to the Brighton […]
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Mark vs. Food, Buffalo Wild Wings Today
For the kickoff of the NCAA March Madness Tournament on Thursday, March 20, a portion of all food purchases at the Florence Buffalo Wild Wings, 8840 Bankers St., will benefit Brighton Center. Guests must either mention Brighton Center or bring an event flyer (shown above). Mark Collier of Fort Thomas Matters and Fort Thomas Living […]
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80’s Throwback fundraiser to benefit Brighton Center
The Highland Country Club is hosting a fundraiser for the Brighton Center in February. The Brighton Center’s “The Fort Thomas Canteen 80’s Throwback” event is from 8p.m. to 1 a.m. on Saturday, February 8. The master of ceremonies for the event will Katie Walters of Q-102. All proceeds from the fundraiser go to help the […]
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Donations in December
Christmas has been my favorite time of year for as long as I can remember. The city is transformed into a winter wonderland; families plan gatherings to exchange presents and catch up on the happenings of the year; people seem happier, and simple occasions seem to be more meaningful this time of year. In the […]
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Mid-Week Fort Thomas News (Jansen Kick-Off Campaign, Suzie Q’s, Brighton Center Fright Night)
– Republican candidate for Campbell County Sheriff, Mike Jansen, is having his campaign kickoff reception tomorrow at Devannas on the Lake at 4120 Alexandria Pike in Cold Spring at 5:30. Former Campbell County Commonwealth Attorney, Jack Porter, and Kenton County Commonwealth Attorney, Rob Sanders, will be in attendance. There is a suggested donation of $50 […]
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The Heroin(e) Diaries (Part 4)
With the help of The Brighton Recovery Center for Women and a special woman named, Mel, FortThomasMatters has been quietly rolling out The Heroin(e) Diaries over the last month and a half. You wouldn’t find these stories touted on our Facebook or Twitter pages for the simple fact that I didn’t know how these stories […]
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The Heroin(e) Diaries
Addiction is everywhere. It does not discriminate against class, race or gender. It’s in South Central Los Angeles and North East Maine. Northern Kentucky is also not immune. Yesterday, I talked about one of the 35 programs The Brighton Center uses to touch the lives of over 74,000 of our neighbors annually. The Brighton Recovery […]
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The Brighton Center’s Recipe for Success
If you’ve been a regular reader of Fort Thomas Matters you know the passion that I have for The Brighton Center. That was the focus and reasoning behind my 18-month excursion through the world of competitive eating with Mark vs. Food, where I raised money with the help of local celebrities to benefit the center. […]
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Best Furniture: Support Your Community
If you’re reading this article, then you’re likely an avid Fort Thomas Matters reader. If that is the case, then you must have seen the passion shared by the writers at FTM for the Brighton Center, evident in the Mark vs. Food donations made, articles written, and support of the Center. The Brighton Center, and […]