After being a Fort Thomas business owner for 13 years, Barb Thomas is ready to pass the torch to someone else. Thomas opened Fort Thomas community staple Grassroots & Vine in 2018 after owning her gift shop Fort Thomas Central for six years. Grassroots & Vine is a hybrid between a restaurant, full-service bar and […]
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‘A.I. can’t make this soup!’ Fort Thomas simmered soup company dreams big
Matt Allen has lived a unique life; he has spent much of his time as an adult in both the culinary world and in the army. At the moment, he’s running a small business creating soups in a Fort Thomas catholic school’s kitchen. Allen, who has worked in the culinary industry for over 15 years, […]
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For sale in NKY: Check out these homes for sale right now
Check out these homes for sale across Northern Kentucky, from Hebron to Fort Thomas to Crescent Springs. Hebron ranch with Ohio River views Address: 4040 Roundup Ridge, Hebron Price: $1,399,900 Bedrooms: Four Bathrooms: Three (plus one half bath) Square footage: 4,226 School district: Boone County County: Boone Special features: This ranch home sits on nearly […]
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Fort Thomas Education Foundation grants $44k to district teachers
The Fort Thomas Education Foundation awarded $44,000 to district teachers who submitted grant requests. Every year, the nonprofit foundation awards money to teachers in order to enhance educational attainment and excellence throughout the district. The money distributed by the foundation is donated by families and community partners. “These grants are vital in helping our schools […]
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Newport considers reconstituting parks and recreation; Boone County to discuss solar energy systems
Newport is considering reconstituting the parks and recreation division and creating an economic development coordinator, while Boone County is discussing zoning regulations for solar energy systems and battery storage facilities in unincorporated areas.
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This animal rescue needs your help
Lucky Tales Rescue is seeking donations to raise $10,000 to cover vet bills and keep the rescue running, as they have been in the red due to high vet bills.
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Boone County to discuss electric vehicle charging stations, Fort Thomas continues zoning conversations
Boone County is discussing electric vehicle charging stations, Fort Thomas is continuing discussions on zoning regulations, and Covington is talking about enhancing communication between elected officials and city staff.
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For sale in NKY: Villa Hills to Florence and Fort Thomas
This story originally appeared in the Dec. 6, 2024 edition of the LINK Reader. To get stories like this first, subscribe here. Discover homes for sale in Northern Kentucky, including a mid-century-style home on 90 acres and a historic Dayton home. Brick home in Pleasant Valley Meadows Address: 8114 Woodcreek Drive, Florence Price: $440,000 Bedrooms: […]
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Cocktail, cookie recipes to get you in the holiday spirit
The holidays can be a time of tradition or even breaking tradition. This year, wow guests with a few gourmet recipes from Northern Kentucky chefs and a mixologist. Evan Courtney, who’s head chef at Fort Thomas restaurant and wine shop Grassroots and Vine, offers a recipe for brown butter white chip cranberry cookies. “I’ve always […]
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Fort Thomas to discuss zoning ordinance updates, Newport looks at buying Teslas and more
Fort Thomas City Council plans to discuss any changes to its zoning regulations proposed by its planning commission, while the cities of Dayton and Bellevue are collaborating to connect their entertainment districts, and Independence has approved zoning for medical cannabis businesses.
