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 […]
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Fort Thomas Council discusses communications, transparency and project finance
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 […]
