Mentoring Plus – Guiding Kids, Supporting Families, Strengthening Communities Mentoring Plus, a grassroots non-profit organization founded in April 2009 by several lifelong Northern Kentucky residents, came together with a mission – to empower disadvantaged youth and their families to fulfill their potential and to contribute to the well-being of the community by forming relationships based […]
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Patrick Casey – Fort Thomas Legend – Gone Too Soon
Patrick Casey – World Traveler, Famous Story Teller, International Bullshitter Patrick James Casey was born on July 27, 1959 in Galway, Ireland. The youngest of six, Patrick was raised by whom he often and lovingly referred to as a peasant Irish family. His dream was to one day come to America. Patrick with his mother, […]
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Meet The Leftovers – Cincinnati’s Newest Party Cover Band
The Leftovers are six local musicians that come from different musical backgrounds to make up one perfect party band. Photo provided What do you get when you bring together six energetic, talented, extremely witty and good looking musicians with larger than life personalities? None other than The Leftovers, of course – Cincinnati’s newest cover band. […]
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Have Fun While Getting Fit With Dance2Fit With Marquita
Fort Thomas resident Marquita Lonaker is offering Dance2Fit classes locally. Photo provided A few years ago, Fort Thomas resident Marquita Lonaker said she desperately needed to make a lifestyle change. “I was overweight and so unhappy with myself, Lonaker said. My self esteem was at an all time low. I joined gyms – 3 different […]
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Fort Thomas Church Becomes Haven For The Deaf Community
ASL Interpretation is now offered at Grace Fellowship Church. Photo courtesy of GF Church According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, about 36 million adults suffer some type of hearing impairment while 2-3 children out of 1,000 are born deaf or have some degree of hearing loss. In the United States […]
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Renovations Are Underway at Midway Properties
1011 and 1013 S. Fort Thomas Avenue. Chris Reid photo Last month we told you about the Midway properties that were recently purchased by Fort Thomas residents, Kyle Stevie and Chris Reid. You may have noticed that renovations are well underway. RELATED: Midway District Properties Sold to Fort Thomas Developers Reid, owner of Start to […]
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The Cottage in Southgate Gets New Owners, Name
The Sit n’ Bull Cafe located at 2401 Alexandria Pike opened this month under new ownership. FTM file You may have seen a new sign outside of The Cottage in Southgate. This month, an end of an era and the beginning of a new one came with the opening of The Sit n’ Bull Cafe. […]
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Local Toy Drive And Fundraiser Underway
Lexi Rawlings is hosting a local toy drive and fundraiser for patients at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. FTM file As a child, Christmas is a magical time – visiting Santa, going to see the holiday lights, delicious food and treats, spending time with family and the long awaited Christmas morning waking up to a tree full […]
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Growing Up Gold Star
BJ David with his wife, Michelle and children Mack and Ella, the inspirations for his business’ name, Mella. FTM file When he was a kid, BJ David remembers going into Gold Star chili to get his favorite – chili cheese sandwiches which he called chili pups. Unlike other kids just visiting the well-known chili parlor, […]
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Crawford Insurance Steps Up To Support A Fellow Coworker
Staff at Crawford Insurance Agency in Bellevue is stepping up for co-worker’s breast cancer journey. Recently, Fort Thomas resident and Crawford Insurance Agency employee, Susan Dewald was diagnosed with breast cancer. Crawford Account Manager Joan Schwartz, also from Fort Thomas said the the staff knew they needed to support Susan’s cancer journey. “Crawford owners and […]
