“Jeff “Hawkeye” Winkler Musician, Fisherman, Pub Bartender, Golfer Your Friendship Helpd So Many & Geezle Buddy. How You Made Us Laugh” photo contributed The bench sits in front of The Pub. photo contributed In June, friends and family gathered at the Olde Fort Pub to dedicate a bench in honor of Jeff “Hawkeye” Winkler. Roofing, […]
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Love Lives Forever Through The Gift Of Organ And Tissue Donation
Eric and Holly Specht shared an Organ Donor Memorial quilt with friends and family this Mother’s Day weekend. Photo provided. It’s been six Mother’s Days that Holly and Eric Specht have spent without their son, Nicholas. This Mother’s Day, however, was a special one as the Spechts were able to celebrate Nicholas’ life in a […]
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Photography Exhibit in Fort Thomas Will Raise Addiction Awareness
Fort Thomas residents Holly and Eric Specht who lost their son, Nicholas, are included in the exhibit. Photo: Gabi Deaton On Friday, May 3, Art Around the Park in partnership with NKY Hates Heroin will be hosting a gallery viewing, the Black Balloon Project, featuring photography by local photographer and NKU student, Gabi Deaton from 6 […]
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A “Hawkeye” Legacy To Live On Through BBQ Sauce
Fort Thomas resident and owner of Pendery Insurance Tom Pendery and Jeff “Hawkeye” Winkler’s sister, Lyn Caruso. FTM file. If you’re from Fort Thomas or ever had a cold beverage at the Olde Fort Pub or Midway Cafe in the last three decades, chances are you knew Jeff “Hawkeye” Winkler. Known for his infectious smile, […]
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NKY Hates Heroin Impact Has Been Monumental in Northern Kentucky
The 5K will take place on Saturday, June 16 at Simon Kenton High School, 11132 Madison Pike, Independence, Ky. NKY Hates Heroin annual 5K race is Saturday, June 16 at Simon Kenton High School. For the fifth year, an army of volunteers for the organization’s biggest and only fundraising event are on a mission to […]
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Fort Thomas Woman Follows Family Calling And Honors Fallen Firefighters
Sydney Watson Ever since she can remember, Sydney Watson, a 2012 Highlands graduate, has had a desire to follow her family calling of public service. With a new job as a marketing representative at 1-800-BoardUp, the largest disaster responder network for emergency board up, restoration and repair, Watson is helping organize the company’s first fundraiser, […]
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Are You Ready For The First Big Party Of 2018?
You are invited to the first biggest and best party of 2018. The fifth annual 80s Throwback Party to benefit Brighton Center Recovery Center for Women will be Saturday, February 3rd from 8 p.m to 1 a.m. at the Highland Country Club. With last year’s party bringing in 350 attendees, this year’s promises to top that […]
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A Pair Of Happy Feet Can Go A Long Way
The Charities Guild of Northern Kentucky Imagine as a child, having to walk to school everyday in the rain or snow with holes in your shoes or going to school with worn shoes, feeling embarrassed, not confident, not having a basic necessity such as a nice pair of footwear. Unfortunately, hundreds of children in our […]
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Fort Thomas Woman Shares Personal Experience About End of Life Planning
When Fort Thomas resident Peggy Eberhard’s father-in-law passed away in 2002, she was so impressed by the care he received from a hospice facility in Maryland. She spent a lot of time talking with the staff and learned about volunteer opportunities for when she returned home. End of life planning was a topic that was […]
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Weekend Of Music Wraps Up At The Pub With The Vims
The Vims perform at The Pub on Saturday, Sept. 23 at 10:30 p.m. with blues band, The Kenton Lands Band, opening at 9:30 p.m. If you are looking for something to do after the Band of Helping Hands Blues Festival at the Fort this Saturday, look no further than the Olde Fort Pub. The Vims […]