Fort Thomas’ Highland Hills and Tower parks have been the topic of intense discussion at recent city meetings, especially in regard to amenities. While many residents have expressed support for pickleball courts and a skate park, concerns over traffic, parking and noise remain. As city officials and residents look for solutions, waiting in the wings […]
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Fort Thomas announces Merchants & Music headliner
Fort Thomas’ annual outdoor festival celebrating the city’s merchants with music and family activities announced this year’s headliner today. Merchants & Music will feature Sister Hazel, Tonic and Vertical Horizon for its 19th season on Sept. 23 at the Tower Park Amphitheater. The free festival started in 2009 and has featured acts such as Bret […]
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Former Louisville basketball player Russ Smith brings his bourbon to NKY
Former Louisville basketball player Russ Smith is taking his bourbon on the road and bringing it to Fort Thomas. Smith’s brand, Mr. & Mrs. Bourbon, has been on shelves for roughly two years, and after recently selling out, Smith is re-releasing four labels and introducing three new labels under his brand. He travels across Kentucky, […]
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Project slated to reopen Route 8 in Campbell County after four-year closure
The portion of Route 8 in Campbell County from Ky 445, also known as River Road, to Tower Hill Road, which has been closed for four years, is slated to reopen per the state. Public Information Officer with KYTC District 6 Jake Ryle specified that this would be a maintenance project to reopen the 2.87 […]
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Resurfacing project on Fort Thomas Avenue to begin this week
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises motorists of a resurfacing project on KY 1120, also known as North/South Fort Thomas Avenue, in Campbell County beginning Tuesday, June 27. This project will begin near Highlands High School to U.S. 27. Base failure repairs will begin on Tuesday, June 27, followed by resurfacing starting in July. A single-lane […]
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Village Players of Fort Thomas to present plays from local writers this weekend
The Village Players of Fort Thomas, a local theater group, will present six short plays from local playwrights beginning this Friday. Called Relatable and Inflatable, the showings will feature “the work of playwrights Bill Brohaugh, Roger Collins, Rose Vanden Eynden, Teri Foltz, A.K. Forbes and Lisa Holt; as well as the talents of local actors […]
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Kentucky Symphony Orchestra free summer series kicks off with Boogie Nights
The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra, also known as KSO, is starting its 29th free summer concert series in Devou and Tower Parks on July 8 and 9 with a jaunt to the Disco era. The KSO’s Boogie Band, a 21-piece studio orchestra with eight vocalists and charts by KSO arranger Terry LaBolt, has created authentic live […]
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Fort Thomas art gallery hosts Bluegrass and Bourbons grand opening
ADC Fine Art, a gallery whose main location is in Cincinnati, will host the grand opening of its new Fort Thomas location this Friday, June 16, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Bluegrass and Bourbons will feature live music, handcrafted local bourbon, works of art on display and specialty frames for sale. Entry is free […]
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State honors NKY educators
Five educators from Northern Kentucky received awards from the Kentucky Board of Education during its meeting on June 7.   “Our Kentucky state Board of Education often talks about how we love and value professional educators across the state,” said board Chair Lu S. Young. “We consider [them] to be our tribe and our people.” The Northern […]
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Tickle Pickle opens newest location in Fort Thomas
After months of anticipation, the popular burger and shake joint Tickle Pickle officially opened their first Northern Kentucky location in Fort Thomas. Last Friday, the restaurant hosted a grand opening ceremony for their new storefront at 915 N. Fort Thomas Ave. — the former site of 915 Bar & Grill, which closed in March. In […]
