What better way to spend your Saturday than at the Johnson Elementary School Hullabaloo Festival. This annual PTO-sponsored event not only puts the “fun” in fundraiser but it also raises a significant amount of money that directly benefits the students of Johnson Elementary through technology upgrades, enrichment programs, and cutting edge teaching tools to aid […]
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Homecoming Weekend: Community Tailgate at Fort Thomas Central
This weekend is a big weekend in the Fort as the community welcomes back graduates and inducts a new class into the Athletic Hall of Fame. It’s Homecoming weekend! And what better way to kick off the weekend with not one, but two tailgate parties and a spaghetti dinner. Friday, before the 2-2 HHS Bluebirds […]
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Chalk Family to Receive Lasting Ribbon Memories From Community
They say that comedy equals tragedy plus time; but no matter how much time passes, there is no comedy to be found in the untimely death of Michelle Chalk. Yet time passes nonetheless and with the passage of time comes wear and tear to the ribbon-memorials set up throughout town. RELATED: Fort Thomas Wraps Itself […]
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Fort Thomas Resident to Run California
Steve Schwalbach running for Alzheimer Fort Thomas resident, runner, and fundraiser Steve Schwalbach is soon to embark on yet another incredible running journey to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Association in honor of both his mother, Jackie Schwalbach, and dear friend, Clem Fennell. Both died from what Schwalbach calls “this awful disease” and their battles […]
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Belladance to Try A Few New Moves
Belladance takes on NYC. The earliest records of dancing date back to 3300 BCE but despite more than 5,000 years of history, Belladance is trying a few new moves! Belladance, owned and operated by Fort Thomas mother-daughter duo Julie and Bella Keller, has had an exceptional first year and finds itself expanding its facility and […]
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Fort Thomas Farm to Fort Dinner- IN PHOTOS
Earlier tonight, more than 200 of Fort Thomas’ finest citizens dressed in their finest white garb to kick off the Sesquicentennial Celebration in style, with a five-course meal at the Fort Thomas Farm to Fort Dinner. In addition to the meal, residents got an exclusive taste of the Knob Creek Bourbon uncorked specifically for […]
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Fort Thomas Independent Schools Names New Assistant Superintendent
Jamee Flaherty. FTM file. There has been a lot of change at the Fort Thomas Independent Schools District Office with the retirement of the top two administrators: Gene Kirchner, Superintendent, and Jon Stratton, Assistant Superintendent for Student Services. It was reported here first that Karen Cheser, former Deputy Superintendent for Boone County Schools, was hired […]
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Beloved Fort Thomas Summer Event Series to Return Friday June 16- Art Around Towne
Next Friday June 16 the beloved summer series “Art Around Towne” will kick-off for the 2017 season. Now back for its third year, the Art Around Town is an opportunity to gather in the Central Business District and see the works of local artists and artisans while enjoying “food trucks, live music, kids activities, craft […]
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Fort Thomas Resident Opens New Restaurant on Monmouth Street
Lucy’s on Monmouth Fort Thomas resident and former restaurant franchise owner Joe Clark is set to open his first independent restaurant on Monmouth Street in Newport in the previous Packhouse location. Clark’s restaurant will be called “Lucy’s on Monmouth” and will be his first time creating his own menu, atmosphere, and restaurant experience outside of […]
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Fort Thomas Education Foundation Surprised Teachers With Grant Awards
Last week, the Fort Thomas Education Foundation (FTEF) conducted their annual Grant Patrol and surprised teachers of the Fort Thomas Independent Schools (FTIS) with grant awards totaling $76,000. This is an advertisement. This annual tradition of the FTEF involves ambushing teachers with members of the FTEF during their classes, during after-school performances, and/or during year-end […]