A lawsuit over the request to paint a building on Fort Thomas Avenue. A question of who should approve those who serve on boards and commissions. Now, Fort Thomas city leaders are taking a look at how boards and commissions are made up in the city and whether any changes need to be made. A […]
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Fort Thomas joins other NKY cities opposing partisan election bills
The city of Fort Thomas has joined several other Northern Kentucky cities opposing Senate Bill 50 and House Bill 50. At their February meeting, council members voted unanimously to approve a resolution against the bills to be sent to the state legislature. The bills would require city officials – mayors, council and commission members, […]
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Splash park for Highland Hills out as Fort Thomas reconsiders plans
At its February meeting, Fort Thomas City Council agreed to set aside a plan to add a splash park in Highland Hills Park and is instead exploring a potential pickleball court instead. During construction of the One Highland Building, city staff used the fill from the project to build up a section of the park. […]
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New council, new space: Fort Thomas meets in remodeled chambers
Residents and officials got a first glimpse of the newly renovated Fort Thomas City Building at the city’s first council meeting of the year on Jan. 23. While the remainder of the space is not quite ready, officials did receive permission from the building inspector to hold meetings in the newly redesigned council chambers. With […]
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Fort Thomas officials offer plan to move forward on Route 8
Next month will mark four years since the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet closed a section of Old State Route 8 in Fort Thomas due to mudslides and unsafe conditions. If the state accepts a new proposal by city officials, a solution and potential reopening could finally be on the horizon. Last year, state officials notified Campbell […]
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Amid confusion on zoning ordinance review, Fort Thomas takes step back
Concerned about potential changes in the city’s zoning ordinance, about 70 people packed the August meeting of Fort Thomas City Council last week. Several people had already contacted city officials to ask for clarification, asking for more opportunity for citizen involvement. The confusion seemed to be centered around an earlier planning and zoning discussion that […]
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Fort Thomas city administrator passes the baton
The city of Fort Thomas said goodbye to longtime City Administrator Ron Dill and welcomed his replacement, Matt Kremer. It was a bittersweet moment when Dill, who had been with the city for more than 36 years, choked back a few tears, gave his last report to council and took the opportunity to thank his […]
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Fort Thomas offers two new business support grants
Two new business support grants will offer small businesses in Fort Thomas opportunities for interior improvements and, for new businesses, a rent subsidy program. The city has set aside $120,000 for each program taken from funds provided through the federal American Recovery Plan Act. The Business Interior Upfit Grant provides money for improvements, renovations and/or […]
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Fort Thomas welcomes new firefighter, shares city project updates
Fort Thomas Fire Chief Chris Amon used April’s city council meeting to introduce new firefighter Glenny Riggs, Jr. and give him his badge. Riggs “comes to us by way of Wilder and Maysville and a couple stops in between,” Amon said. “He is a certified firefighter 1 and 2. He’s an instructor. He’s a public […]
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Fort Thomas greenlights financial support for restaurant
The plan to transform the former BB&T Bank building in Fort Thomas into a new family-style restaurant took a major step forward Monday night. City council voted five to one to authorize Mayor Eric Haas to sign an agreement with the developer, Quarter Group, that would provide financial support through a no-interest loan. Council discussed […]