Archie (provided) We often talk about how the sense of community in Fort Thomas is what makes it such a special place to live. You may not see it every day but it’s comforting to know that when your really need the community, that it’s there for you in your worst moments. Loretta Race, who […]
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Bowser’s Great 8-Day Escape Has Happy Ending Thanks to Fort Thomas Community
Nick and Ticiana Darland, with their Yorkshire Terrier, Bowser This is supposed to be a story about Bowser, an almost-1-year-old Yorkshire Terrier, except, it isn’t. Most good stories start at the beginning and the beginning of this story is quite precise: Monday, May 4th, 10:15am. Connie Hall’s nephew, Nick Darland, and his wife, Ticiana Darland, […]
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Here’s How You Can Help Local Mail Carriers Fight Hunger in NKY
One of the biggest food drives of the year to benefit low-income families in Northern Kentucky is scheduled for Saturday, May 9, and donors won’t have to go any further than their mailboxes to participate. On that day, residents and businesses are asked to leave nonperishable food by their mailboxes, where their carriers will pick […]
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Tidy Up Ludlow Day Set for April 25
The City of Ludlow will host “Tidy Up Ludlow Day” on Saturday, April 25 as part of Great American Cleanup. The Ludlow Historical Society is coordinating the event and is currently looking for individuals or groups to volunteer at the cleanup to help beautify the city. Citizens of all ages are welcome and youth groups […]
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Benefit for Ft. Thomas Man Tomorrow
Adam Zepf, (Highlands graduate of 2001) who severely injured his leg and knee during a freak injury at his workplace would love some good old Fort Thomas, Cake Town love. There is a benefit in his honor tomorrow at The Olde Fort Pub. Zepf, who was working on a horse farm and starting his own […]
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Best Neighborhoods – What Does it Take?
Most of the Cincinnati news outlets today trumpeted the fact that Hyde Park was named one of the 10 best neighborhoods in the US. While this isn’t that surprising (although I have seen many great neighborhoods in cities across the country that are comparable or better) what I found more interesting were the comments, quotes, […]
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The Newport Pavilion has their blueprint for success – What is ours?
Growing up in Fort Thomas, you just get used to driving to other cities to run errands or to be entertained. Perhaps that is part of the reason why all the excitement surrounds the Newport Pavilion. Don’t get me wrong, I’m excited as anyone about the prospects of dining at Chick-Fil-A or shopping at Target […]
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Happy Birthday Fort Thomas Matters
Today is the second anniversary of this blog and I thought I would take this opportunity to promote the site a bit. I would like to start by talking about why I started the blog and how it has evolved over the past two years and where I would like to take it from here. […]
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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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How is Fort Thomas Faring in the Current Recession?
It has been a long winter in the country as we have seen the credit markets seize, bailouts, and massive layoffs and it is always good to take a pulse in the community. I know a few Ft Thomas residents personally who have felt the pinch but I thought I would offer a few data […]
