It was a packed house Monday night for Fort Thomas’ City Council meeting, where residents expressed concerns over the city’s financial management. Monday night’s meeting was the first city council meeting following the Sept. 30 special finance committee meeting, which revealed major accounting issues that totaled over $322,000. Several residents voiced their concerns Monday night, […]
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Fort Wright to see lowest property tax rate since 2008
Fort Wright City Council held its first reading this week of the proposed 2025-2026 property tax rate. The real property tax rate will decrease, and the personal (“tangible”) property rate will stay the same at 3.85%. “The proposal this year is a fairly substantial tax cut,” Fort Wright Mayor Dave Hatter said. “As a whole, […]
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Florence CFO announces retirement
At Florence City Council’s June 11 meeting, Chief Financial Officer Linda Chapman officially announced her retirement. After nearly 20 years of service, Chapman said she finally felt it was the right time to step down and hand over the reigns to someone who can preserve the security and trustworthiness of the city’s finances. Coming into […]
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NKU Center for Economic Education names new director
Northern Kentucky University announced Ryan Goss as director of its Center for Economic Education.
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Former Boone Co. teacher to lead statewide commission
A former Boone County High School teacher has been named to a statewide commission for financial education.
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Omega Processing Investing in Students’ Sound Financial Savvy
OMEGA Processing Solutions’ support bolsters Newport Central Catholic’s personal finance education initiative “Thrive n Shine” is a online gaming app that helps to reinforce NCC’s commitment to sharing in the education of the whole person Students in the newly required Personal Finance class at Newport Central Catholic (NCC) were surprised to learn of their homework […]
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Van Damme It’s Friday Links (Jeff Ruby Contest for $2,500, Fort Thomas Jewelers Moves, FTMRadio Podcast Details)
Van DAMME It’s Friday! – I’m sure you parents that have kids back in school are praising Fort Thomas Independent Schools for scheduling a 3-day week to get the hectic new routines under control. Incognito Van Damme agrees. Lots of things to look forward to this weekend! – FTMRadio will be at Fort Thomas Central […]