Six people who police say are involved in a nationwide crime ring known as the Felony Lane Gang were apprehended at the WesBanco Wednesday in Fort Thomas, police said. The arrest occurred at the WesBanco branch on North Fort Thomas Avenue. The six people are in custody at the Campbell County Detention Center and were […]
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Fort Thomas Highland Plaza under new ownership for first time since 1960s
After decades under the same owners, Highland Plaza, located at 654 Highlands Ave. in Fort Thomas, is under new ownership. Fort Thomas business partners Brent Gilman and Matt Mansfield of Tower Homes acquired the property on Jan. 6 from Hank Pogue, president of Fort Thomas Enterprises Inc., whose father purchased the property in 1964. In […]
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Stage seven Alzheimer’s doesn’t stop her from remembering their 64th wedding anniversary
Jerry Neltner attended a wedding with a friend in 1956; unbeknownst to him, his future wife of 64 years, Laverne Hemmerle, was also in attendance. Neltner said he asked her for her number at the wedding, “and she gave it to me,” he told LINK nky on the date of the couple’s 64th wedding anniversary. […]
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Fort Thomas bridal store relaunches with family at the helm
It is fairly common for a family business to be passed down from one generation to the next. A business owner may retire or want to move onto other things, and so their children will take over and carry on the legacy. The path has been different for Uniquely Bold, a bridal and women’s formal […]
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Fort Thomas florist finds missing ring. The culprit? A poinsettia
It was a day to remember at the Fort Thomas Florist and Greenhouses for worker Joyce Workman. Workman lost her mother’s ring a few weeks ago, and it turned up on Friday in a poinsettia and was given back to her in a surprise that was caught on video by her coworkers. Mike Brooks with […]
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Lavender Trail Boutique & Gifts hosting grand opening in December
Fort Thomas is welcoming a new boutique and gift shop into their community. Lavender Trail Boutique & Gifts is hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony for their grand opening on Sunday, Dec. 4 at their storefront on 1 Highland Ave. The ribbon cutting will begin at 2 p.m. with the store being open for business from […]
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NKY bars to check out on ‘Drinksgiving’ night
The night before Thanksgiving is an unofficial American holiday, similar to Super Bowl Sunday. Infamously known as “Blackout Wednesday,” the night is a time of reconnecting with old friends and a high probability of consuming alcohol. In Northern Kentucky, restaurants and bars are preparing for next Wednesday. Here at LINK nky, we decided to make […]
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Comal unveils mural as it opens more indoor space
Comal restaurant in downtown Fort Thomas opened last spring and began operations with a carryout menu. The restaurant’s tacos and tostadas became an instant hit, and business has been steady. They closed for a short time to make some improvements including a new floor, but celebrated a reopening of their space last week. In addition […]
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Changes made to streamline animal services in Campbell County
Cities in Campbell County have entered into an interlocal agreement with the county to dissolve the Northern Kentucky Animal Control Board and enter into a new deal with the fiscal court to provide animal control services. The cities of Bellevue, Cold Spring, Dayton, Fort Thomas, Highland Heights, Melbourne, Silver Grove, Southgate, and Wilder are participating […]
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Erlanger-based Cyclones player wants to ‘put Northern Kentucky on the map’
This is Louie Caporusso’s second year playing with the Cincinnati Cyclones. The Erlanger resident and assistant captain is happy to have found a home base in Northern Kentucky, where he said he loves his neighbors and how welcoming everyone is. “What I love about it is probably just how nice all the neighbors are,” he […]
