Another article in the Community Recorder today on Council moving forward with the street scape changes in the Midway. Some observations: 1. The article contains comments about Council moving forward despite a majority disagreeing with the plan. Does this sound familiar to anyone else out there? (can you say deer hunt?) The following is a […]
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Please Complete a Survey for Vision 2015
Vision 2015 has published a survey on their website to gather feedback on communities in Northern Kentucky. It doesn’t take long to complete and can be valuable input into regional planning. Please make your voice heard and be counted – spend a few minutes to complete.
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Devou – Not the First Urban Mountain Bike Trails in Cincinnati
I enjoy reading the weekly alternative media outlet in Cincinnati – Soapbox Media. It is a great weekly news source dedicated to providing positive coverage of development and business related news. With that being said, I have to disagree with their headline from today’s issue – “First urban mountain bike trails coming to Devou – […]
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How is Fort Thomas Faring in the Current Recession?
It has been a long winter in the country as we have seen the credit markets seize, bailouts, and massive layoffs and it is always good to take a pulse in the community. I know a few Ft Thomas residents personally who have felt the pinch but I thought I would offer a few data […]
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Bear Creek Issues – Newport Pavilion Concerns
I have been getting lots of comments and emails about the Bear Creek issues and Newport Pavilion and despite being untimely I thought I would add my two cents. 1. I absolutely hate to see this happen. I want a Target, Chipotle, and Kroger closer to home just like everyone and I hope it can […]
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Burglary Update
I am attaching a link to the Fort Thomas police department with additional information on the recent burglaries. The recent break-in at the corner of Waterworks and Memorial is alarming to say the least. A very public location, as is typical – during the daytime. These are serious crimes committed by a person or people […]
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Missing Piece of the Midway Rehab
Here is another recent story from the Enquirer about the streetscape work about to begin next month. This is a story I mentioned a few weeks ago here so not new news but there is an interesting quote at the end of the article from the owner of the Midway. “The city needs to get […]
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Woodfill Reconstruction
An article about finally getting started on reconstructing Woodfill. I am not sure but I think the reconstruction of Woodfill is the closest thing to a “shovel ready” project that I know of in Fort Thomas. Not sure how that $800B in funds will trickle down through the state but I hope it made a […]
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More Grant Money Coming to Fort Thomas
I have mentioned on this site more than a few times about the availability of and need to apply for grant money from both the state and federal level. From a news story from 2 days ago we learn of a great success in landing this money and this time from the Fort Thomas Fire […]
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Fort Thomas Education Update
Big news this week on the education front in Fort Thomas. The first relating to the new capstone program introduced at Highlands High School starting next year. It truly appears to be an innovative program that enhances Highlands already great reputation for preparing students for the next phase of life. The 3 capstone groups are […]
