Paul Stuempel and his wife, Rose Anne. by Robin Gee Ahhhh…there is nothing more evocative of the holiday season than the smell of fresh pine trees and wreaths! And, there is nothing quite like a real Christmas tree, said Paul Stuempel, who is setting up his seasonal shop again this year at the Fort […]
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Fort Thomas Antiques & Design Center to Close
The Fort Thomas Antiques & Design Center will close on January 24. (FTM file) by Robin Gee, city council beat editor Recently, Rob Robinson, owner of the Fort Thomas Antiques & Design Center and Highlander Event Center, announced he will be closing the business. His last day is scheduled for January 24. Owner of […]
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Everything you need to know about the NEW Virtual Reality Arcade in Fort Thomas
By Jessica Eden Summer is here and you know what that means — the kids are home for the summer and parents are frantically looking for things to keep them busy. A new virtual reality arcade in Fort Thomas may be the answer you’re looking for…and you’ll probably have fun too! Magic Realms Virtual Reality […]
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Jury recommends 35 years for persistent felon guilty of carjacking, burglarizing Fort Thomas business
On March 22, 2019, at the conclusion of a four day jury trial, a Kenton County jury recommended 35 years in prison for Justin Raymond Bowlin, 37, after convicting him of 1st Degree Robbery, Receiving Stolen Property >$500, and 1st Degree Persistent Felony Offender. Bowlin was arrested by Kentucky State Police on January 12, 2017 […]
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Burglar Wrecks Car Into Fort Thomas Business, Goes On Crime Spree
A thief allegedly busted through the front window at Fastenal this morning at the Fort Thomas Plaza. FTM file. This morning at 5:45 a.m., Active Day driver, Demetrius Abrams said he noticed some suspicious activity when he was waiting to leave to pick up some clients from 90 Alexandria Pike at the Fort Thomas Plaza. […]
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Building a Hotel in Fort Thomas Just Cleared First Hurdle
Northern Kentucky Eye Care Center is a standalone property located at 92 Alexandria Pike in Fort Thomas. To get there, you must climb up the same hill as Fort Thomas Plaza. FTM file. A public hearing was held last night in front of the Fort Thomas Planning Commission to hear discussion on whether to allow […]
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Fort Thomas Farmers Market: Vendors, Food Trucks, Schedule
Fort Thomas Farmers Market 2015. FTM file. By Jen Kohl Hey Fort Thomas, your farmers market is about to get a whole lot better! For the past several years local farmers and artisans have been bringing delicious home-grown and made products to us in the Midway District of town. RELATED: Fort Thomas Farmers’ Market to […]
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Fort Thomas City Council Holds First Reading of Ordinance to Amend Fort Thomas Plaza Zoning
Owner of the Fort Thomas Plaza, Ken Perry, asks the Fort Thomas Planning Commission to grant Active Day a text amendment change in January. Fort Thomas City Attorney, Jann Seidenfaden (right), looks on during the proceedings. FTM file. By Amanda Dibiaso It’s been a bumpy road for those in favor of allowing an adult day […]
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BREAKING: Raniero’s Pizza Moving Into Fort Thomas Plaza
Raniero’s Pizza will be opening up in the Fort Thomas Plaza. FTM file. In the infancy of Fort Thomas Matters, we traveled Greater Cincinnati to unlock the best food challenges that the area had to offer. We ate grilled cheese donuts against ESPN 1530’s Mo Egger, challenged Tricia Macke’s entire brood to a stuffed pizza […]
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Tenants and Landlord Still At Odds Over Future of Fort Thomas Plaza
Decision by Planning Commission Looms An aerial depiction of the Fort Thomas Plaza as displayed on the Facebook page: “Save the Plaza.” By Clayton Castle The Fort Thomas Planning and Zoning Commission is expected to discuss and vote on a measure to put an adult day care center in the Fort Thomas Plaza, amid opposition […]