This is an excerpt from Scott Layman’s speech that was delivered that the annual Putting for Parkinson’s fundraiser held on July 12, 2019. Scott said, “I am puting this out there for those who could not make the event but may be interested in reading what I had to say. I am 53 years young […]
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Fort Thomas Independence Day Parade: Recognizing the Winners, Thanking the Volunteers
Fort Thomas held its annual Independence Day Parade on Thursday, July 4, 2019. The Parade Chairs, Jim Trauth and Linda Slone, have announced the parade float winners: Best Represents the Theme: (1st Place) Fort Thomas Forest Conservancy (2nd Place) Veterinary Medical Center of Fort Thomas (3rd Place) Chicks & Chucks, Inc. Most Original (1st Place) […]
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Community Engagement: Eagle Scout Builds GaGa Ball Pit at Highland Park
By Jessie Eden A local Eagle Scout dedicated his time to add something fun and unique to Highland Park recently…and you may not have heard of it but it’s very fun! Gaga Ball https://youtu.be/LViZPfEEQiE is a high energy form of dodge ball in a pit atmosphere. It requires participants to keep moving to avoid getting […]
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Grad Student Project Aids Fort Thomas Communication Concerns
NKU Executive Leadership students presented recommendations on city communications to Ron Dill. (l to r) Tammy Godby, Ashley Pyles, Lisa McCord, Ron Dill, Nigel Mask, Rita Jones, Sean Donelan.
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150th Anniversary Banners to be Birthday Card for Fort Thomas
Right click and save this for your Facebook cover photo to join in the celebration. Design by: Cathy Sonnett. FTM file. Looking for a unique Christmas present for your family? The City of Fort Thomas is offering a unique opportunity to own a part of Fort Thomas history in the lead up to next years […]
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The Story of our City’s Christmas Tree
The community Christmas tree at the Holiday Walk on 12-6-15. The trees in our yard do so much more than provide beauty and shade. They serve as playgrounds for children. They mark the changing of the seasons and the passing of time. And while their autumn splendor means raking later, they still serve—as an excuse […]
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Fort Thomas Firefighter, Richard Boothe, Retires After 24 Years
Richard Boothe. Provided. “I can think of no more stirring symbol of man’s humanity to man than a fire engine.” – Kurt Vonnegut On August 1, 2015, Richard Boothe retired from the Fort Thomas Fire Department. Boothe worked as a firefighter for a total of 33 years, 24 of which were spent serving the city of […]
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Fort Thomas Ranks Among Nation’s “Best Suburbs”
Fort Thomas has ranked among Business Insider’s 50 Best Suburbs in the U.S./FTM file Fort Thomas has ranked among the 50 best suburbs in America, part of a list released last week by Business Insider.
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City of Fort Thomas Offers Free Self-Defense Classes
The City of Fort Thomas will be conducting free self-defense classes in August. The classes will feature some of the self-defense strategies developed by the Rape Aggression Defense Systems (R.A.D) program. The classes are open to all females ages 14 and older (any 14-year-old participants must have parental consent), and take place at the Council […]