The City of Fort Thomas and Fort Thomas Independent Schools are honoring crossing guards throughout the city on May 22 by declaring the day “Crossing Guard Appreciation Day.” “We would like to show our appreciation to all of the men and women who serve as our crossing guards o the last Wednesday of the school […]
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Traffic Changes at Busy Intersections Could Be Indefinite
The Fort Thomas Police Department has been conducting traffic studies during the last two weeks to see whether or not allowing traffic to flow without crossing guards directing traffic. Officer Sean Donelan reported a successful experiment last week at the intersection of Memorial Parkway and N. Fort Thomas Avenue by allowing the crossing guard to […]
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ALERT: School Traffic Pattern to Change at Fort Thomas and Highland Avenues
This week, the Fort Thomas Police Department changed up the early morning traffic pattern at North Fort Thomas Avenue and Memorial Parkway by having the crossing guard there helping children cross at the intersection, but did not directing traffic. According to Fort Thomas Police Officer, Sean Donelan, that experiment was a success. He said that […]
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WATCH: “Judy the Crossing Guard” Profiled by WCPO
Fort Thomas Matters media partner, WCPO, was in Fort Thomas this morning, interviewing Judy the Crossing Guard. “Fort Thomas crossing guard has kept kids, drivers safe for over 30 years.” By Timyka Artist, WCPO There’s hardly a Fort Thomas driver who doesn’t know Judy Kiskaden. Kiskaden has been directing traffic and keeping kids safe near […]
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Fort Thomas Subway: A Staple in the Community
Subway owner, James Davis, and manager Kate Lockwood. FTM file. In the 1930s, streetcar tracks lined Fort Thomas Avenue in front of The Lubitorium at 10 N. Fort Thomas Avenue. Still a recognizable structure just outside the decibel reach of Judy Kiskaden, the famed crossing guard at the corner of Fort Thomas and Highland Avenues, […]
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Judy the Crossing Guard – Keeping our Streets Safe
Each weekday morning as I head to work I am filled with a moment of dread as I approach the intersection of Highland and Fort Thomas Ave on my way to 471 and eventually to my office. It is inevitable – the moment of indecision as you look Judy the Crossing Guard in the eyes trying […]