A discussion of projects under consideration brought forth by the Fort Thomas City Council Recreation and Finance committees at the council’s March meeting sparked discussion on communications, transparency and the process of city project planning. Communications concerns Some members of the community voiced concerns about the discussion underway by the city’s Planning and Zoning commission […]
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Residents warn council: invasive species rampant in Tower Park
Fort Thomas resident Katie Beck spoke up at the March city council meeting to sound the alarm about a pretty yellow flower blooming behind the Mess Hall and other areas of Tower Park in the city. It is indeed a pretty plant and among the first signs of spring. However, Beck warned, the sweet yellow […]
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Peterman returns to Fort Thomas council to fill vacant term
Former Fort Thomas City Council member Roger Peterman will return to council to fill the remainder of a term vacated by Connie Grubbs. In January, Grubbs announced she would be moving and unable to fulfill the rest of her term through the end of this year. According to state law, council had 30 days from […]
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Connie Grubbs Set to Resign from Fort Thomas Council
Connie Grubbs, who joined Fort Thomas City Council in 2020, is leaving to take a position with the Metropolitan Opera by Robin Gee Fort Thomas council member Connie Grubbs has resigned and is leaving the city for what she calls “the job of a lifetime.” She has accepted a position as stage manager for the […]
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City Deadline to Purchase BB&T Building Delayed, Development Group Steps Up
The former BB&T bank building at 25 North Fort Thomas sits empty and waiting for a solution. That solution may be on the horizon thanks to new interest. Does this story bring some value to you? Please consider a small donation to help fund our content. We rely solely on support from our advertising […]
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Memorial Parkway Land Donated to Fort Thomas, Newport for Public Park
Land owned by Wayne Carlise to the cities of Fort Thomas and Newport is adjacent to Memorial Parkway. Does this story bring some value to you? Please consider a small donation to help fund our content. We rely solely on support from our advertising partners, providing our content for free. Any amount helps. Click here […]
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City Council Covid Discussion Sparks Debate and Potential Mayoral Challenge
Council added “Covid” as an agenda item to have a discussion about the city’s role, if any, in encouraging health guidelines. Does this story bring some value to you? Please consider a small donation to help fund our content. We rely solely on support from our advertising partners, providing our content for free. Any amount […]
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Council Passes Budget, Continues Skate and Splash Park Discussion
One of the boards showing one idea for the proposed bike and skate park in Tower Park. The boards will be displayed around town all summer for resident input. Click image to enlarge. Does this story bring some value to you? Please consider a small donation to help fund our content. We rely solely on […]
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Fort Thomas City Council Reviews Budget, Freezes Property Tax Rate for Second Year
Fort Thomas City Council continues to meet in the Mess Hall at Tower Park while renovations are underway at the city building. Does this story bring some value to you? Please consider a small donation to help fund our content. We rely solely on support from our advertising partners, providing our content for free. Any […]
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Fort Thomas City Council Reviews Ongoing Projects
The basketball courts in Tower Park have been painted and prepared and are ready to go! Does this story bring some value to you? Please consider a small donation to help fund our content. We rely solely on support from our advertising partners, providing our content for free. Any amount helps. Click here to donate! […]